Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Prediction for the match on 20 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks: Prediction and Odds on the Match on May 20, 2025

Prediction for Major League Baseball on the 20th of May 2025. This fixture will feature the game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks. This is the opener of a three-game series. The Dodgers are favourites, while Diamondbacks are coming off a series. How will this game unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Los Angeles Dodgers: Form and Statistics

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their biggest disappointment this season, suffering a sweeping loss to the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers. In that series, this team started in the wrong direction, losing 2-6, and despite a very tight game two which ended 9-11, they could not at least take something in the finale. However, that defeat is a wake up one, as this team has been inconsistent with five defeats in eleven of their prior matches. Ahead of this game, Los Angeles Dodgers sit top of the National League and West Division with a 29-18 record and 0.617 PCT. 

Los Angeles Dodgers Team News

The projected starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in this opening game will be Landon Knack. This season, Landon Knack has a 2-1 record with a 5.89 average earned runs and 1.53 walks and hits per inning pitched over 18.1 innings pitched this year.

Arizona Diamondbacks: Form and Statistics

The Arizona Diamondbacks will hope to continue in the direction they are when they take on the Dodgers away from home in this opening game. After a run of inconsistent performances, Arizona Diamondbacks have now won their last two series, with the first against San Francisco Giants. However, their last series against the Colorado Rockies ended in 8-0, and 1-0 wins in the opener and finale, while losing 12-14 in game two. Ahead of this game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a 25-22 record which leaves them seated 8th in the National League and 4th in the West Division. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Team News

On the mound in this game one for the Arizona Diamondbacks will be Brandon Pfaadt. In his starts this season, Pfaadt has a 6-3 record. In those matches, he pulled off a 3.73 average earned runs and 1.30 walks and hits per inning pitched over 50.2 innings pitched this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Tips & Odds

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have the best record in the National League this season and come into this series as favourites. Also, they have won twice in the last three meetings of this fixture. A moneyline win for the home team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.62.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off consecutive series wins. Away from home, they come into this game as underdogs with odds at 2.25.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have scored four of fewer runs in three of their last six matches. Under 5.5 runs for the home team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.66.
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have scored at least six runs in four of their last five matches. An over 4.5 runs for the Diamondbacks is available on Betway with odds at 2.00.
• The last five matches involving the Arizona Diamondbacks and other teams have ended with many runs. Over 9.5 runs in this game is available on Betway with odds at 1.90.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have a record of 23-11, a 67.6% win rate, when favored by -146 or more by bookmakers this season. On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been victorious in seven, or 46.7%, of the 15 contests they have been chosen as underdogs this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Match Prediction 20 May 2025

The two teams have had amazing performances this season and remain a serious threat for teams. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been more dominant this season and after struggling against their city rivals, Los Angeles Angels, I believe they will enter this game with a different mindset and strategy. Yet, the Arizona Diamondbacks are just a little bit behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and they have shown they are ready to compete against any side especially considering how they started their season and how things are going for them at the moment. However, this is a big test for the two sides, with the Los Angeles Dodgers winning the first series of this fixture at Chase Field. In the meantime, as favourites in this fixture, I feel the Los Angeles Dodgers will get the head start and while the Arizona Diamondbacks have shown some serious attacking plays, a bet on runs is a good option. 

Our match prediction is a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers with odds at 1.62 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is over 9.5 total match runs with odds at 1.83 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers and over 7.5 runs with odds at 2.30 on Betway bookmaker.