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In the last few months, we have taken a deep dive into the MLB. We have invested a lot of time and resources to ensure we get authentic information regarding MLB teams’ stats, injuries, the mood in the dressing room, and a couple of other factors that influence the outcome of the games. Keep scrolling to find our MLB tip!
Tip:
Away Win | OV 8.5 | -1.5
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Home Win 1
Best Odd
37.7%
+165
Draw X
Best Odd
0%
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Away Win 2
Best Odd
66.7%
-200
Today, we will be looking at a very anticipated clash between two very bitter rivals, the Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks, which is set to occur on August 1. The match will take place at the Chase Field (Phoenix), home to the struggling Diamondbacks, who sit at the bottom of the MLB table with a winning percentage (Pct) of 0.311. On the other hand, the Dodgers have had a pretty impressive season which has landed them at position four on the MLB table - they have a winning percentage (Pct) of 0.596.
The current status
Diamondbacks going into this match with a very unimpressive form
The Diamondbacks have remained among the bottom five MLB teams for a very long time, and now they’ve another opportunity to reclaim themselves. They have managed to win just two of their last five fixtures, and they’ll be looking to better their record.
Of the three games that they have lost, they have lost with a margin of more than two runs. The same applies to the two wins - they’ve won with a 2+ run margin. The Diamondbacks have just managed to win 32 out of 103 games that they’ve played this season. They will go into this clash as the underdogs.
Dodgers have all eyes on the title
The Dodger’s fans will be pleased with what they’ve been seeing from their team this season. Although their most recent form tells a different story in terms of consistency, they’ll remain one of the teams to beat this season.
They have 62 wins in 104 matches. They have won three of their five most recent games - of the three; two have been with a margin of one run. Looking at their last ten games, the combined total run has been more than 9.5 for eight of those games.
The Diamondbacks vs. The Dodgers H2H
So far, these teams have clashed ten times (in the MLB) in 2021, with the Dodgers winning nine times. The total runs have been over 9.5 for five of those wins. They’ve also won with two or more runs in seven of those clashes.
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Statistical highlights
Let’s now look at some key stats for their three most recent stats. The Dodgers lost 2 - 5 and then went ahead to win 22 - 1 and 7 -4. As we have seen, no matter which of the two teams wins, most of their games end with a margin of 2 or more runs.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. LA Dodgers
11/07/2021
Dodger stadium | The Dodgers: 7 vs. Diamondbacks: 4 |MLB
11/07/2021
Dodger stadium | The Dodgers: 22 vs. Diamondbacks: 1 |MLB
11/07/2021
Dodger stadium | The Dodgers: 2 vs. Diamondbacks: 5 |MLB
20/06/2021
Chase field | The Diamondbacks: 8 vs. The Dodgers: 9 | MLB
20/06/2021
Chase field | The Diamondbacks: 3 vs The Dodgers: 9 | MLB
Highlight #1
The Dodgers have won three on their five most recent games
Highlight #2
The Dodgers have won nine of their last ten meetings with the Diamondbacks
Highlight #3
The Diamondbacks have won two of their last five matches
Our Betting Tip for Today
Looking at the history of these two teams, it is very evident that the Dodgers are far more superior to the Diamondbacks; hence we'll give them a straight win.
But we’re going to spice things a little bit. In addition to the straight win, we’ll give this match a total of 9+ runs. Also, we’ll tip the Dodgers to win by a margin of 1.5+ runs.
Our choice: the Dodgers to win with a margin of 1.5+ runs
As we have already seen, this is one of those clashes where one team comes with all guns blazing and with so much confidence to win the match. The Diamondbacks are clearly the superior team. That can be seen from their high ranking in the MLB table and the consistent results they have shown.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks have had a horrible season. They sit at the bottom of the table, and they don’t have so much to gain from winning this clash.
Therefore, we tip the Dodgers to win. But if you want to add a little bit of risk into your bet, bet on the total of runs to be 9+ & the Dodgers to win by two or more runs.
