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The Los Angeles Dodgers (22-12) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (18-18) clash in an NL West contest on Tuesday afternoon in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Los Angeles picked up a win in the first matchup of the series, but Arizona is looking to bounce back and snap its three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have won two straight games. Tyler Gilbert (2-3, 2.96 ERA) is on the hill for the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers will start Ryan Pepiot, who is the 27th man on the roster for the doubleheader. 

The first pitch is set for 3:10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Los Angeles as the -210 favorite (risk $210 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers odds. The over-under for total runs is set at nine. Before making any Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks picks, you need to see the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's advanced computer model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and it is off to a profitable start to the 2022 season. It's on a 33-25 roll on top-rated MLB money-line picks through six weeks, returning over $300 for $100 players. Anyone following it has seen some huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are several MLB odds and trends for Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers: 

  • Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks money line: Los Angeles -210, Arizona +180
  • Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks run-line: Los Angeles -1.5 (-110)
  • Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks over-under: 9 runs
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  • ARI: Over is 5-0 in Diamondbacks' last five road games
  • LAD: Dodgers are 5-1 in their last six opening games of a doubleheader

Why you should back the Dodgers

First baseman Freddie Freeman has legit home-run power. Freeman has a smooth swing that allows him to drive the baseball to all parts of the field. The five-time All-Star is leading the team in batting average (.302) and hits (38) with 14 RBI. Freeman has logged a hit in five of his last seven games. In his last outing, he went 2-for-4 with a double and one run batted in.

Shortstop Trea Turner is a fantastic hitter due to his quick hands and outstanding bat speed. Turner has an amazing feel for the strike zone and knows how to consistently stay ahead of the count. The 2021 All-Star has a batting average of .275 with one home run and 22 RBI. He's currently on an eight-game hitting streak.

Why you should back the Diamondbacks

Center fielder Daulton Varsho is a constant offensive producer for Arizona. Varsho has good hitting skills with the ability to consistently produce runs. He can hit for both average and power while driving the baseball into any gap on the field. Varsho is first on the team in batting average (.246), RBIs (16), on-base percentage (.321) and hits (29).

First baseman Christian Walker has some big-time power in his swing. Walker is a consistent run-producer with solid pitch recognition. The 31-year-old has recorded two-plus hits in six of his last 12 games. Walker also leads the team in home runs (7) and is second in runs batted in (15). In his last game, he went 1-for-3 with a solo home run. 

How to make Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers picks

SportsLine's model is leaning over on the run total, projecting 9.6 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.