by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jun 01, 2026
Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch: ESPN Unlimited, MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -125, Diamondbacks +105; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -126, Diamondbacks +104; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -130, Diamondbacks +105; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 38-21 (1st place, NL West)
Arizona Diamondbacks: 31-27 (3rd place, NL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 8-2 last 10
Arizona Diamondbacks: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 38-21 record overall and have a road record of 18-10. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .792 OPS. Emmet Sheehan is their starting pitcher on Monday while Eric Lauer is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 2-5 with a 5.95 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 1 ER, 1 HR, and 1 BB with 4 SO on 4 hits through 6 IP against the Colorado Rockies.
The Diamondbacks are entering this series off a loss and got swept in their 3-game series against the Seattle Mariners 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 31-27 record overall and have a home record of 18-10. This is the 2nd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 15th in the MLB with a .704 OPS. Eduardo Rodríguez is their starting pitcher on Monday while Michael Soroka is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 7-2 with a 3.25 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 0 homers, and 0 walks with 3 strikeouts on 4 hits through 6 innings pitched against the San Francisco Giants.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The current betting odds have the Diamondbacks listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Diamondbacks have looked good in their games this season with their 31-27 record overall which has them right in the middle of the NL West. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 18-10 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 38-21 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a great road team too with their 18-10 road record this year. The Dodgers have been rolling all season and they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, but the Diamondbacks are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have also been hot lately. They just got swept by the Mariners in their last series, but the Diamondbacks will be looking to bounce back in this important divisional series and they can definitely take advantage of this pitching matchup. The Dodgers are going with Lauer in this one and he hasn't looked good this year. He is 2-5 with a 5.95 ERA and is now on his 2nd team of the year. He is off a good start in which he only gave up 1 earned run, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and his team has still lost 2 of their last 3 games with him starting. The Diamondbacks are going with Soroka in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 7-2 with a 3.25 ERA and his team has been having a lot of success with him this year. They have won 3 of their last 4 games with him starting and he only gave up 2 earned runs in his last start, something that has been a common theme for him. The Diamondbacks have the offense to do some damage in this game and this will likely be their best chance at taking a game in this series. The best way to place a bet here is on the Diamondbacks to win this game.
Dodgers Diamondbacks Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Diamondbacks 5 Dodgers 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 253-163 (-9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 174-118 (-15.3 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 130-87 (-18 units) on the moneyline vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse. 59-40 UNDER on the road with a money line of -100 to -150.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 67-75 (+6.1 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 to +150. 91-64 (+16.3 units) on the moneyline when the total is 9 to 9.5. 30-16 (+11.4 units) on the moneyline vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 1 or more HR's/starts. 26-19 UNDER vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 1 or more HR's/start.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: T. Hernandez (LF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Foot. T. Glasnow (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. L. Knack (SP) Sixty Day IL - Chest. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Edman (2B) Sixty Day IL - Ankle. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Arizona Diamondbacks: L. Gurriel Jr. (LF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. J. McCann (C) Ten Day IL - Quad. P. Smith (1B) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Santana (1B) Ten Day IL - Groin. J. Lawlar (LF) Sixty Day IL - Wrist. C. Mena (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Walston (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. C. Burnes (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Puk (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Martinez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Saalfrank (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“You’re gonna get beat at times, it’s gonna happen. But I do think with the talent that we have, if we focus and play like we’re capable of, we should win series’, regardless of home, road.” - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Phillies in their game on Sunday.
“This game is humbling.” - Torey Lovullo after his team got swept by the Mariners in their last series over the weekend.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Ryan Ward (L) LF
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Alex Freeland (S) 2B
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte (S) DH
Corbin Carroll (L) RF
Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS
Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
Ryan Waldschmidt (R) CF
Ildemaro Vargas (S) 2B
Jose Fernandez (R) 1B
Aramis Garcia (R) C
Tim Tawa (R) LF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Andy Pages (65)
Home Runs: Max Muncy (14)
RBI: Andy Pages (50)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (7)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (7)
Saves: Tanner Scott (5)
ERA: Charlie Barnes (0.00)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Batting Average: Jordan Lawlar (.333)
Hits: Ildemaro Vargas (59)
Home Runs: Ketel Marte (9)
RBI: Ildemaro Vargas (37)
Stolen Bases: Geraldo Perdomo (8)
Wins: Michael Soroka (7)
Saves: Paul Sewald (14)
ERA: Brandyn Garcia (0.82)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Arizona Diamondbacks: Torey Lovullo (10th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
