Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

JD Yonke - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
JD Yonke • Betting Analyst 7+ years betting experience
Updated: Aug 9, 2026 , 10:51 AM ET • 4 min read

The Boys in Blue find their winning stride again with Justin Wrobleski on the bump, per our MLB expert.

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Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Justin Wrobleski
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski.

The Los Angeles Dodgers (-138) wrap up a six-game road trip with Sunday's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Boys in Blue finally got back in the win column Saturday, breaking a seven-game skid.

I'm betting they get the job done again with my Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks predictions and MLB picks for Sunday, Aug. 9.

Who will win Dodgers vs Diamondbacks today: Dodgers moneyline (-142)

The Arizona Diamondbacks are getting credit for hitting left-handed pitching well (112 wRC+), and they forecast to start eight right-handed bats.

That strength is mitigated by Justin Wrobleski's reverse splits. He limits righties to .220/.262/.354 at the dish, and his four-seamer and slider combination should work against an Arizona lineup with poor results against both offerings.

Eduardo Rodriguez was tattooed for seven runs on 11 hits in his last outing. The Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup has a .986 OPS in 184 previous at-bats against the veteran, so Wrobleski should get a decent amount of run support.

Play L.A. to -150.

Covers COVERS INTEL: Wrobleski throws either his four-seamer or slider 78% of the time. Arizona ranks 23rd in runs above average per 100 four-seamers seen and 20th against sliders.

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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Over/Under pick: Over 8.5 (-121)

Neither starter's ERA is supported by their underlying metrics. Wrobleski's xERA (4.51) is a full run higher than his actual ERA (3.31), and Rodriguez's is two runs higher (4.88 xERA, 2.71 actual ERA). 

Both lineups hit southpaws well, and hitter-friendly Chase Field is a great venue for the regression monster to feast on those ERAs. 

L.A.'s bullpen has been in shambles (5.23 FIP in the last 14 days), and Arizona's hasn't been much better (4.71 FIP). The runs could come in bunches at any time during this contest.

JD Yonke's 2026 Transparency Record
  • ML/RL bets: 29-30, -4.9 units
  • Over/Under bets: 37-23, +12.6 units

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks weather

The roof will be more than likely be closed at Chase Field, given forecasted triple-digit temperatures.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks odds

  • Moneyline: Los Angeles -138 | Arizona +133
  • Run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+122) | Arizona +1.5 (-127)
  • Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-117) | Under 8.5 (+113)

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks trend

The Dodgers have won 12 of Justin Wrobleski's 18 starts. Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks.

How to watch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks and game info

Location Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Date Sunday, August 9, 2026
First pitch 4:10 p.m. ET
TV SNLA, DBacks.TV
Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski
(11-3, 3.31 ERA)
Diamondbacks starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez
(10-4, 2.71 ERA)

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JD Yonke
Betting Analyst

JD is a diehard college football fan with five years of experience writing betting and fantasy content for publications such as SportsGrid, Fantasy Points, Fantrax, and Devy Watch. An avid reader, he uses his inclination to look at things with an exhausting and in-depth, analytic viewpoint combined with a love for statistics and metrics to form a well-rounded handicapping approach.

e's an integral member of the niche (but growing!) college fantasy football community, twice traveling to Canton, OH for the Fantasy Football Expo as a member of the CFF King's Classic drafting squad. His specialization in college football DFS and prop betting taught him that there are exploitable markets to be found and that narrowing your focus is integral to being a profitable bettor.

A lifelong Californian who grew up playing baseball, basketball, football, and lacrosse, he's glad to share a passionate love for sports with this wonderful community.

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