Dodgers vs Diamondbacks: The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-12) face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks (19-18) in a four-game series, starting Thursday, May 9, 2025, at 9:40 p.m. ET. This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between the two NL West rivals, and fans can expect a classic pitchers’ duel.
Dodgers Stay Hot Behind Dominant Pitching
The Dodgers come into the series red-hot, winning 9 of their last 11 games. On Wednesday, they crushed the Marlins 10-1, thanks to a strong outing by Landon Knack and a powerful 3-run homer from Josh Outman. Freddie Freeman added to the offense with a 3-for-4 day and four RBIs, highlighting LA’s deep lineup.
Dbacks Struggling to Contain Opponents
Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks lost 7-1 to the Mets on Wednesday. Though Corbin Carroll homered and reached base four times, the offense failed to back up the pitching once again. The Dbacks have now allowed five or more runs in four of their last five games—a troubling trend heading into a matchup with the potent Dodgers offense.
Pitching Matchup: Yamamoto vs. Pfaadt
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)
- Record: 4-2
- ERA: 0.90 (MLB-best)
- WHIP: 0.93
- Road ERA (2025): 0.38 (24 IP, 1 ER)
- Career vs Dbacks: 2-0, 1.46 ERA
Yamamoto has been nearly untouchable in 2025. He hasn’t allowed more than one earned run in any of his four road starts and has dominated the az diamondbacks in previous matchups.
Brandon Pfaadt (ARZ)
- Record: 5-2
- ERA: 3.79
- WHIP: 1.24
- Home ERA (2025): 2.25
- Career vs Dodgers: 2-2, 6.20 ERA
Pfaadt has shown improvement at home this season and beat the Dodgers twice in 2024. However, he’s coming off a rough outing vs. the Phillies where he gave up six earned runs in under five innings.
Expert Prediction and Best Bets
Prediction: Dodgers 4, Diamondbacks 2
Moneyline Pick: Dodgers -150
With Yamamoto dealing and the Dodgers in top form, they’re worth backing at moderate odds.
Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
If you’re looking for more value, take the run line. It’s risky but justified with LA’s recent dominance.
Over/Under: Under 9 (-105)
This game screams pitchers’ duel. Yamamoto’s starts have gone under in 6 of 7 appearances, and Pfaadt has kept things quiet at home. The under is the strongest play here.
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers vs Diamondbacks series opener presents a classic West Coast showdown with big playoff implications already taking shape. The dodgers – dbacks rivalry continues under the Arizona lights, but the edge belongs to the elite arm of Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Source: Sports Book Wire