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The last game on the Friday MLB board has the 94-69 Arizona Diamondbacks versus the 94-69 L.A. Dodgers in the first game of their NLDS series at Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, California tonight. The first pitch of the opener at Dodgers Stadium is scheduled for 10:30 PM ET.
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Obviously with Kershaw on the mound for Los Angeles it's going to be Expansive to back the Dodgers in this spot. The oddsmaker has listed LA as a massive -262 favorite over the Diamondbacks (+247). The total line for Game 1 is listed at 7ov -115.
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In their last game, the Diamondbacks beat the Colorado Rockies 11-8 in the NL Wild Card game. In the game, the Diamondbacks exploded for 11 runs on 17 hits while the Rockies scored eight runs on 14 hits.
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In their last match of the regular season, the Dodgers beat the Rockies 6-3. In the game the Dodgers scored six runs on 10 hits while the Rockies managed just three runs on their 10 hits in the loss.
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This season the Diamondbacks rank 8th in the Majors in runs scored and 3rd in team ERA.
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The Dodgers rank 12th in the Majors in runs scored and 2nd in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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<b>Arizona: </b>Taijuan Walker (9-9, 3.49 ERA)<br />
<b>L.A.:</b> Clayton Kershaw (18-4, 2.31 ERA)
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Taijuan Walker gets the call for the Diamondbacks in this series opener and in his last outing of the regular season he gave up one earned run in five innings in a 4-3 loss to the Kansas City Royals. The Diamondbacks lost his last four starts of the season where he gave up 10 earned runs 19 innings. This season in three starts against the Dodgers Walker was 2-0 with an ERA of 3.24. This game will be his first post-season appearance. The Diamondbacks are 5-2 in Walker’s last seven road starts against a team with a winning record and they are 9-4 in his last 13 starts against teams from the NL West.
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Clayton Kershaw goes for the Dodgers tonight and in his last outing of the season he gave up three earned runs in four innings in a 5-3 win over the Rockies. The Dodgers have won three of his last four starts, including his last two, and while in two of his last three starts he has given up at least three earned runs both of those outings were on the road. Kershaw was dominant facing the Diamondbacks this season, as in two starts facing them he went 2-0 with an ERA of only 0.59. In 26 career starts against Arizona Kershaw is 14-8 with an ERA of 2.55. The Dodgers have won his last four starts against the Diamondbacks overall and they have won his last four home starts facing them as well.
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Arizona at Los Angeles Betting Angles<br />
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The Diamondbacks are 6-0 in their last 6 games against the Dodgers.
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The Dodgers are 27-10 in their last 37 home games against the Diamondbacks.
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In the last 7 games between these teams the Over record is 5-2.
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In the last 8 games between these teams in L.A. the Under record is 6-2.
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This season the Dodgers are 53-29 at home and the Diamondbacks are 41-40 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Arizona Diamondbacks:</b> 94-69 SU / O/U 74-81 / Run Line W/L 88-75<br />
<b>L.A. Dodgers:</b> 104-58 SU / O/U 78-69 / Run Line W/L 82-80
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Arizona at L.A. Key Betting Trends<br />
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ARIZ is 25-11 in their last 36 overall
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ARIZ is 13-3 in their last 16 games vs. a left-handed starter
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ARIZ has an Over record of 4-0 in their last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter
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LA is 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter
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LA is 47-18 in their last 65 home games
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LA has an Over record of 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>DIAMONDBACKS </b>
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[SS] 07/31/2017 - Chris Owings 60-day DL (07/31) ( Finger )<br />
[RF] 07/28/2017 - Yasmany Tomas 60-day DL (06/03) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 07/16/2017 - Randall Delgado 60-day DL (07/16) ( Elbow )<br />
[SS] 06/28/2017 - Nick Ahmed 60-day DL (06/28) ( Hand )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Shelby Miller 60-day DL (04/24) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Steve Hathaway 60-day DL (03/31) ( Shoulder )
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<b>DODGERS </b>
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[LF] 09/30/2017 - O' Koyea Dickson 60-day DL (09/29) ( Shoulder )<br />
[1B] 09/27/2017 - Adrian Gonzalez out for season ( Back )<br />
[P] 09/22/2017 - Josh Ravin 60-day DL (09/18) ( Abdominal )<br />
[P] 07/28/2017 - Grant Dayton 60-day DL (07/28) ( Neck )<br />
[LF] 06/25/2017 - Franklin Gutierrez 60-day DL (06/25) ( Back )<br />
[P] 06/05/2017 - Adam Liberatore 10-day DL (05/31) ( Forearm )<br />
[P] 05/27/2017 - Scott Kazmir 60-day DL (03/30) ( Hip )<br />
[CF] 05/27/2017 - Andrew Toles 60-day DL (05/10) ( ACL )<br />
[P] 03/31/2017 - Yimi Garcia 60-day DL (02/15) ( Elbow )
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