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MLB Predictions: Under a good bet in Dodgers vs. D-Backs? 8/8/17

Padres vs. Diamondbacks

Is the under a good play for bettors tonight in Arizona where the Diamondbacks will host their National League West rivals the Dodgers at 9:40PM ET?

The Matchup: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, 9:40PM ET, Chase Field

According to oddsmakers, the Dodgers are -125 money line favorites to beat the Diamondbacks, who have odds of +105 to pull off the upset. The total, meanwhile, currently sits at 9.5 runs.

Los Angeles enters play tonight on a 9-1 tear. The Dodgers are 79-32 on the season and a remarkable 32-19 on the road. On the other side, Arizona is 63-48 on the season and is 36-18 at home. The Diamondbacks have split over their last 10 games.

The Pitching Matchup: Kenta Maeda (LAD) vs. Zack Godley (AZ)

Maeda heads into play with a 10-4 record and a 3.79 ERA over 95 innings pitched in 2017. He’s currently on a four-game winning streak after pitching seven innings of shutout baseball against the Braves in Atlanta. Maeda allowed just two hits, struck out six and walked a single batter in the gem.

Godley, meanwhile, has been excellent as well this season. He’s 5-4 and owns a 2.86 ERA over 94 1/3 innings. Godley has won back-to-back starts, including a game August 2 against the Cubs. He pitched  six innings, allowed three hits and zero runs while striking out five.

Our Prediction:

The under is 6-2 in the Dodgers’ last eight games and has cashed in seven of their last 10 road games. It is also 3-1-2 in Maeda’s last six starts and is 5-2-1 in the Dodgers’ last eight games versus National League West opponents.

On the other side, the under is 5-1 in Godley’s last six starts and has hit in five of his last seven outings versus a team with a winning record. It is also a perfect 4-0 in Godley’s last five starts coming off five days of rest.

Tuesday MLB Prediction: Dodgers/Diamondbacks under 9.5

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