by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 02, 2026
Game Time: 9:40 pm ET, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Where to Watch: MLB TV, MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -194, Diamondbacks +159; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -190, Diamondbacks +160; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -190, Diamondbacks +155; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 38-22 (1st place, NL West)
Arizona Diamondbacks: 32-27 (3rd place, NL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 7-3 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 38-22 record overall and have a road record of 18-11. This is the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Diamondbacks on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers lost the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .787 OPS. Eric Lauer is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 5-2 with a 0.82 ERA this season. His team won their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 4 BB with 7 SO on 0 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 32-27 record overall and have a home record of 19-10. This is the 3rd game of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks won the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .704 OPS. Michael Soroka is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Zac Gallen is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 3-4 with a 5.16 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 earned runs, 3 homers, and 1 walk with 2 strikeouts on 8 hits through 5 innings pitched against the Seattle Mariners.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Diamondbacks have looked good in their games this season with their 32-27 record overall which has them right in the middle of the NL West. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 19-10 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 38-22 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 18-11 road record this year. The Diamondbacks have looked good lately as they are 6-4 in their last 10 games and have already taken the 1st game of this series, but they got swept by the Mariners in their last series and could be cooling off now. The Dodgers are one of the best teams in MLB and they have been rolling lately too, going 7-3 in their last 10 games, and they are going to have the better pitching matchup in this one. The Dodgers are going with Ohtani in this one and he has looked great this year. He is 5-2 with a 0.82 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs at all. He is off another great start in which he only gave up 1 earned run and the team has had a ton of success with him too, winning 3 games in a row now with him starting. The Diamondbacks are going with Gallen in this one and he has looked terrible this season. He is 3-4 with a 5.16 ERA and he has been giving up a ton of runs all year. His team has won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and he is coming off a bad start in which he gave up 5 earned runs. Look for the Dodgers to take advantage of this pitching matchup with one of the best offenses in the league. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Dodgers Diamondbacks Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (9:40 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 7 Diamondbacks 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 253-164 (-10.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 174-118 (-15.3 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 130-88 (-19.5 units) on the moneyline vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse. 18-10 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Arizona Diamondbacks: 33-37 (-11.4 units) on the moneyline at home when the total is 8 to 8.5. 5-12 (-5.8 units) on the moneyline vs. an NL team with an on base percentage of .340 or better. 59-70 (-6 units) on the moneyline vs. teams outscoring opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season. 6-3 UNDER as a home underdog of +125 or more.
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. C. Santana (1B) Sixty Day IL - Groin. J. Lawlar (LF) Sixty Day IL - Wrist. C. Mena (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. 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
“I think he’s locked in on some things mechanically. I think he’s as fresh as he’s been in awhile. His intent to use the big part of the field has helped. I think all of that has led to this nice run.” - Dave Roberts on Shohei Ohtani.
"You want to come out and set a tone and win the first game of the series." - Torey Lovullo after his team’s win against the LA Dodgers in their game on Monday.
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
Will Smith (R) C
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Miguel Rojas (R) 2B
Alex Call (R) LF
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte (S) 2B
Corbin Carroll (L) RF
Geraldo Perdomo (S) SS
Nolan Arenado (R) 3B
Pavin Smith (L) DH
Gabriel Moreno (R) C
Ildemaro Vargas (S) 1B
Jorge Barrosa (S) CF
Tommy Troy (R) LF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Andy Pages (66)
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 (10)
RBI: Ildemaro Vargas (37)
Stolen Bases: Geraldo Perdomo (8)
Wins: Michael Soroka (7)
Saves: Paul Sewald (15)
ERA: Brandyn Garcia (0.75)
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.
