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Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Predictions & Player-Prop Picks on June 1

Michael Harrison

By Michael Harrison in MLB Baseball

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Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates
May 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) shakes hands with teammates in the dugout after scoring a run on an RBI sacrifice fly hit by catcher Will Smith (not pictured) against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
  • The red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers start a four-game series against N.L. West rivals Arizona Diamondbacks
  • The pitching duel features Emmet Sheehan versus Eduardo Rodriguez
  • Keep reading for my Dodgers vs Diamondbacks preview along with player prop bets for Monday, June 1st

The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-21) hit the road to open a four-game series against the home underdog Arizona Diamondbacks (31-27) at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET. Unsurprisingly, the Dodgers are the favorites in the MLB odds.

Keep reading for my betting preview for tonight’s tilt, along with an MLB player props selection that I’m confident wagering on.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Picks & Predictions

  • My Best Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline (-160 at BetMGM)
  • My Best Player Prop: Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 Total Bases (-105 at Sports Interaction)

It’s hardly a hot take to suggest the two-time reigning World Series Dodgers are a wagon, and I see that continuing to begin this series. LA has been on a heater, racking up 14 victories in their last 17, while Arizona had also been on fire, with wins in ten of eleven, but they were swept in three games by the Mariners over the weekend.

LA have won five in a row and six of seven vs the D-Backs, including a 3-game sweep to kick off the season in March. The Dodgers’ offense has been utterly dominant, leading the majors with 6.07 runs per game on the road. Even with starter Emmet Sheehan showing vulnerability through a 4.70 ERA, the Los Angeles run-scoring ability makes them the clear choice to win outright.

Shohei Ohtani has been a nightmare for opposing pitchers, compiling an .894 OPS and a .493 slugging percentage. Getting nearly even money for him to eclipse 1.5 total bases offers tremendous value. Opposing starter Eduardo Rodriguez allows plenty of base traffic, evidenced by his 1.21 WHIP.

Ohtani has picked up at least two hits in half of his last 14 outings, and I’m confident he’ll continue to torment the Diamondbacks Monday.

Starting Pitchers Season Statistics

StatisticEmmet Sheehan (LAD)Eduardo Rodriguez (AZ)
W-L Record3-15-1
ERA4.702.31
FIP4.204.10
WHIP1.241.21
K/910.286.65
BB/92.443.39
Opp. BA.253.223
IP/Start (L10)5.176.13

The MLB probable pitchers feature a high-strikeout arm in Sheehan against a crafty, contact-managing veteran in Rodriguez. Sheehan’s 4.20 FIP indicates he has been slightly unlucky this season despite a bloated 4.70 ERA. The right-hander flashes elite swing-and-miss stuff, posting an impressive 10.28 K/9.

Rodriguez does not overpower hitters, generating a modest 6.65 K/9 while issuing free passes at a 3.39 BB/9 clip. However, he consistently excels at mitigating hard contact, holding opponents to a .223 batting average.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Season Stats

StatisticLos AngelesArizona
Record38-21 [2nd]31-27 [10th]
Runs / Game6.07 [1st]4.86 [8th]
Batting Average.273 [1st].255 [6th]
OPS.810 [1st].745 [9th]
Avg. Exit Velocity88.7 mph [10th]88.0 mph [22nd]
Stolen Bases / Game0.50 [24th]0.61 [17th]
Team ERA3.07 [1st]4.07 [16th]

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Odds & Betting Splits

Bet TypeDodgersDiamondbacks
Moneyline-155+130
Runline-1.5 (+105)+1.5 (-125)
Total RunsOver 9 (-105)Under 9 (-115)

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In the MLB public betting splits, it’s clear that bettors are riding with the road favorites. 81% of tickets and 57% of the handle is on LA. As for the game total, a whopping 93% of wagers and 84% of the cash has been placed on over nine total runs being accumulated.

Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Injury Report

TeamPlayer NamePositionInjuryStatus
LADTyler GlasnowPBackD15
LADBlake SnellPElbowD60
LADTeoscar HernándezOFHamstringD10
LADEdwin DíazPElbowD60
LADEvan PhillipsPElbowD60
LADBrusdar GraterolPShoulderD60
AZCorbin BurnesPElbowD60
AZLourdes Gurriel JrOFHamstringD10
AZCarlos SantanaIFGroinD10
AZA.J. PukPElbowD60

How to Watch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks

TV Network: SportsNet LA and DBACKS.TV

Away Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Home Team: Arizona Diamondbacks

Date: June 1, 2026

Game Time: 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Chase Field

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Michael Harrison
Michael Harrison

Sports & Entertainment Writer

Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.

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