Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Prediction
Can Zack Greinke out-duel his former teammate Clayton Kershaw when the Diamondbacks visit the Dodgers tonight at 10:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Dodgers are -260 money line favorites versus the Diamondbacks, who have odds of +220 to pull off the upset. With Greinke set to face Kershaw in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 6 runs.
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Greinke (1-0) limited the Indians to one run on five hits and no walks while striking out six batters in Saturday’s 11-2 victory. Greinke has displayed impressive control over his 11 2/3 innings despite struggling this spring. His velocity also hasn’t dipped much over the past two years, which is an encouraging sign that he’s not ready for a dip in production.
Kershaw (1-1) allowed four runs on eight hits across six innings in Saturday’s loss to the Rockies. He struck out six but the long ball hurt him, as he allowed a solo shot in the first inning before allowing a pair of homers that accounted for three more runs in the sixth inning.
Bet Tonight’s Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Game
OUR PICK: The Diamondbacks are a perfect 6-0 in Greinke’s last six starts when their opponent scores two runs or less in their previous game. They’re also 10-3 in his last 13 road starts, are 14-6 in his last 20 outings and have won 12 of the ace’s last 16 starts coming off a quality start in his last appearance. I know it’s Kershaw, the odds are too juicy not to take a flier on the Diamondbacks with their ace on the mound as well.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS +220