Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 3 2026
Use Code SSWC The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 PM ET with television coverage available on MLB.TV and MLB Net. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Los Angeles enters the matchup with a 38-22 record, while Arizona comes in at 32-27. Although the Diamondbacks won the series opener, the Dodgers remain a substantial favorite according to ESPN Analytics. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Set for National League Clash
The Dodgers are expected to start Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night. Ohtani has been dominant this season, posting a 5-2 record with a remarkable 0.82 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP across 55 innings. He has allowed only 28 hits while striking out 61 batters, walking 17, and surrendering just two home runs. Arizona is scheduled to counter with Zac Gallen, who enters the game with a 3-4 record, a 5.16 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP over 59.1 innings. Gallen has allowed 69 hits while striking out 42 batters, issuing 18 walks, and giving up 10 home runs.
Dodgers Looking to Bounce Back
Los Angeles enters this contest with a 38-22 overall record and an 18-11 mark on the road. The Dodgers have won three of their last five games despite dropping a 4-1 decision to Arizona in the most recent meeting. Before that loss, Los Angeles recently won over Philadelphia twice and also defeated Colorado by a 4-1 score. The Dodgers continue to maintain one of the best records in baseball.
The Dodgers are batting .262 as a team while scoring 315 runs on 524 hits. Los Angeles has hit 83 home runs and owns a .343 on-base percentage with a .444 slugging percentage. On the mound, the Dodgers have posted a 3.10 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP while holding opponents to a .207 batting average. Their pitching staff has recorded 534 strikeouts and issued only 163 walks.
The biggest strength for Los Angeles is its complete statistical profile. The Dodgers lead Arizona in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Few teams have matched their consistency on both sides of the ball.
Arizona Hoping to Build Momentum
The Diamondbacks enter Wednesday's game with a 32-27 overall record and a strong 19-10 home record. Arizona has gone 2-3 over its last five games. The Diamondbacks recently defeated the Dodgers after suffering three consecutive losses to Seattle in a series that included two extra-inning defeats. Arizona also earned a victory over San Francisco during that stretch.
Arizona is batting .243 while scoring 268 runs on 477 hits. The Diamondbacks have hit 52 home runs and carry a .308 on-base percentage with a .396 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 3.97 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .242. Arizona pitchers have recorded 418 strikeouts and issued 169 walks.
The strongest area for Arizona has been its home performance. The Diamondbacks have been excellent at Chase Field with a 19-10 record. However, compared to Los Angeles, Arizona trails in most of the major offensive and pitching categories entering this matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Pick
- Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline
The Dodgers hold significant advantages throughout the statistical profile. Los Angeles owns the better overall record, stronger offensive production, and superior pitching numbers. The starting pitching matchup also favors the Dodgers, with Ohtani carrying a 0.82 ERA and 0.82 WHIP compared to Gallen's 5.16 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. Combined with the 71.8% edge in ESPN's Matchup Predictor, Los Angeles is the preferred side.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Total Pick
- Pick: Take the under if the total is set at 8.0
I lean toward the under because Los Angeles enters with one of the strongest pitching profiles in baseball. The Dodgers own a 3.10 team ERA and a 1.06 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit just .207. With Ohtani bringing a 0.82 ERA into the game, this matchup could be controlled by pitching for much of the night.
Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers 5 – Arizona Diamondbacks 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
