Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Sunday August 9 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET, with MLB.TV providing coverage. Los Angeles entered Saturday at 69-47 overall and 36-24 on the road, while Arizona was 62-55 overall and 34-24 at home. The Diamondbacks won Friday's series opener 4-3, while Saturday's game was still in progress when this preview was written.
The Dodgers are -142 on the moneyline, while Arizona is +118. Los Angeles is +120 at -1.5 on the run line, with Arizona -144 at +1.5. The total is set at 9 runs, with the over at -101 and under at -120. Baseball bettors should also check out our free MLB picks for more MLB predictions throughout the season.
Starting Pitchers
Los Angeles will send Justin Wrobleski to the mound against Arizona's Eduardo Rodriguez. Wrobleski enters with an 11-3 record, 3.31 ERA and 1.07 WHIP across 117.0 innings. The left-hander has allowed 101 hits and 16 home runs while recording 91 strikeouts against only 24 walks. Rodriguez is 10-4 with a 2.71 ERA and 1.24 WHIP through 136.1 innings. The Diamondbacks left-hander has surrendered 124 hits and 13 home runs while striking out 92 and walking 45.
Los Angeles Tries to End a Difficult Stretch
The Dodgers entered Saturday at 69-47 overall and 36-24 on the road. Los Angeles had lost five consecutive completed games, including Friday's 4-3 defeat against Arizona. The Dodgers were previously swept in three games at Chicago, losing 7-6, 5-1 and 10-5. Los Angeles began the five-game stretch with an 8-4 home loss against Boston.
Los Angeles is batting .262 this season with 587 runs, 1,024 hits and 150 home runs. The Dodgers have a .339 on-base percentage and .431 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 3.75 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, while opponents are batting only .219. Los Angeles pitchers have recorded 1,034 strikeouts against 354 walks.
The recent losing streak is difficult to overlook, but the season statistics still paint Los Angeles as the stronger overall team. The Dodgers lead Arizona in batting average, runs, hits, home runs, on-base percentage and slugging percentage. They also own the better team ERA, WHIP and opponent batting average. The question Sunday is whether those advantages finally translate back into a victory.
Arizona Continues to Challenge the NL West Leaders
The Diamondbacks entered Saturday at 62-55 overall with a 34-24 record at Chase Field. Arizona was 3-2 over its last five completed games following Friday's 4-3 victory over Los Angeles. The Diamondbacks previously lost 5-1 to San Diego after winning 10-4. Arizona lost the previous game 9-4 before opening the five-game stretch with a 5-1 victory.
Arizona is batting .243 with 532 runs, 952 hits and 113 home runs this season. The Diamondbacks have a .314 on-base percentage and .395 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 4.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP, while opponents are batting .254. Arizona pitchers have recorded 792 strikeouts against 342 walks.
Arizona's biggest argument Sunday comes from Rodriguez and its home record. The Diamondbacks have played strong baseball at Chase Field, and Rodriguez's 2.71 ERA is the best individual ERA in the starting matchup. Arizona also showed Friday that it can beat Los Angeles in a close game. However, the Diamondbacks face a Dodgers lineup with significantly stronger season-long offensive numbers.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -142
The Los Angeles Dodgers -142 are the pick to win Sunday's game.
Backing a team that entered Saturday on a five-game losing streak requires some caution, but Los Angeles remains statistically superior in too many important categories to ignore at this price.
The Dodgers are batting .262 compared with Arizona at .243 and have scored 587 runs compared with 532 for the Diamondbacks. Los Angeles has also hit 37 more home runs and owns considerable advantages in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage.
Rodriguez gives Arizona a legitimate starting pitching advantage in ERA, but Wrobleski has the better WHIP at 1.07 compared with 1.24. He has also walked only 24 hitters in 117 innings. That control could be particularly important against an Arizona lineup that doesn't match the Dodgers' overall offensive production.
ESPN Analytics gives Los Angeles a 53.0% chance of winning, which suggests a much closer contest than the moneyline price. However, the Dodgers' broader statistical advantages make Los Angeles the preferred side.
Take the Los Angeles Dodgers -142.
- Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 (-144)
The Arizona Diamondbacks +1.5 at -144 are the preferred run-line play.
This may look unusual alongside a Dodgers moneyline selection, but Sunday's matchup sets up well for a close game. Arizona won Friday's opener by one run, has a 34-24 home record and sends a starter to the mound with a 2.71 ERA.
Rodriguez has allowed only 13 home runs in 136.1 innings, which could help neutralize some of the Dodgers' considerable power advantage. Los Angeles also entered Saturday having lost five straight, so laying 1.5 runs with the Dodgers is difficult to justify even if they are the preferred straight-up winner.
A narrow Los Angeles victory fits both selections.
Take Arizona +1.5 at -144.
- Pick: Under 9 (-120)
The under 9 at -120 is the preferred total.
Both starting pitchers have performed well enough to support a lower-scoring game. Rodriguez carries a 2.71 ERA, while Wrobleski enters at 3.31 with an excellent 1.07 WHIP. Neither pitcher has shown a significant problem with walks or home runs.
Friday's series opener also finished with only seven combined runs as Arizona won 4-3. While Los Angeles possesses one of the stronger statistical offenses in this matchup, the Dodgers had scored only 19 runs over their previous five completed games.
Arizona's offense is also less intimidating statistically than Los Angeles. The Diamondbacks are batting .243 with a .395 slugging percentage and 113 home runs, while Wrobleski has demonstrated the ability to limit baserunners.
Nine provides a useful number because a 5-4 final would result in a push rather than a loss.
Take Under 9 at -120.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Arizona Diamondbacks 3
This preview was written prior to completion of game play on Saturday.