- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Scheduled Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
- Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcasting on: Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Betting Odds: Arizona (+150) Los Angeles (-182)
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On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (who finished 80-82 last season) are set to visit Dodger Stadium to challenge the Los Angeles Dodgers (93-69 last year). The current moneyline positions the Diamondbacks at +150 while the Dodgers are favored at -182. The over/under is set at 8.5. Scheduled to pitch are Ryne Nelson for Arizona and Emmet Sheehan for Los Angeles.
Last season, the Diamondbacks boasted a slugging percentage of .433, while striking out 1,316 times and earning 545 walks. They achieved a total of 768 RBIs and 1,377 hits, resulting in a batting average of .251. The team hit 277 doubles and launched 214 home runs, concluding the season with 791 runs scored and an on-base percentage (OBP) of .325. Arizona averaged 4.9 runs per game, ranking them 6th in the league.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.58, the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff had a combined WHIP of 1.32. They allowed 196 home runs and a total of 785 runs (24th in the league). The team conceded 1,403 hits (averaging 8.7 hits per 9 innings) alongside 721 earned runs. Their earned run average (ERA) finished at 4.49, placing them 23rd in the league, while their pitchers recorded 1,288 strikeouts. The staff issued 500 walks, yielding an FIP of 4.27 over the last season.
The Diamondbacks’ relief pitchers achieved a save percentage of 59.2%, participating in 164 save opportunities. They inherited 201 runners during the season, with 34.3% scoring. The bullpen involved 503 relief pitchers, achieving 88 holds (17th in MLB) and securing 42 saves out of 71 chances.
In the field, Arizona recorded 4,332 putouts, 1,437 assists, and 84 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .986 – ranking 16th in professional baseball. They completed 125 double plays and converted 69.5% of balls in play into outs across 12,996 innings, positioning themselves 20th in the majors.
As for Ryne Nelson, he has pitched 467 innings, accumulating 370 strikeouts with a career ERA of 4.18 (217 earned runs allowed). His WHIP stands at 1.229, allowing 447 hits (8.6 per nine innings) and issuing 127 walks. Nelson holds a 26-18 win-loss record and a FIP of 4.12 while facing 1,937 batters.
On the other hand, the Los Angeles Dodgers tallied 244 home runs and 791 RBIs last season. They hit 257 doubles, walked 580 times, and scored a total of 825 runs. The team’s overall OBP was .327, with a batting average of .253. Los Angeles had a slugging percentage of .441 and averaged 5.09 runs per game, placing them 2nd in the league. They struck out 1,353 times (16th in the league) and totaled 1,384 hits.
Los Angeles’ pitching staff finished with a WHIP of 1.258 and an FIP of 3.93 last season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stood at 9.40 (1,505 strikeouts to 563 walks). They ranked 5th in the league for least hits allowed, giving up 1,250 hits while allowing 175 home runs. The team yielded 4.27 runs per 9 innings (11th in the league), with a total of 683 runs scored against them and a 3.95 ERA (633 earned runs).
In save situations, Dodgers relievers were called upon 73 times, successfully securing 46 saves, which positioned them 18th in save percentage at 63.0%. The bullpen featured 581 pitchers last season, entering high-stakes scenarios 186 times, with 149 instances involving runners on base. Their inherited scoring average was 26.1% from 230 runners.
Defensively, Los Angeles completed 102 double plays and achieved a .988 fielding percentage (6th in MLB), tallying 1,346 assists, 68 errors, and 4,323 putouts throughout the season. Over 12,969 innings, they recorded a defensive efficiency of 70.4% (11th in baseball).
Considering his career thus far, Emmet Sheehan has allowed 95 hits while achieving 153 strikeouts across 133 innings pitched. He has conceded 56 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.074 and a FIP of 3.7. With a K/BB ratio of 3.19, Sheehan has faced 539 batters, holding a career record of 10-4 and a 3.78 ERA, allowing 6.4 hits per 9 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown, covering the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Pick Los Angeles (-182)
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