Los Angeles Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks - May 10, 2025

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, divisional bragging rights are on the line in what promises to be an exciting matchup. The game features two right-handers on the mound: Dustin May for the Dodgers and Corbin Burnes for the Diamondbacks.

May enters this contest with a record of 1-2 and a 4.4 ERA. While those numbers might not jump off the page, it’s important to consider his strikeout capability, which stands at approximately 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings pitched. This suggests that he has the potential to miss bats and keep opposing hitters guessing. However, consistency has been a challenge for him thus far this season.

On the other hand, Burnes carries a record of 1-1 with a slightly better ERA of 3.6. He also boasts an impressive strikeout rate of around 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, indicating that he can be effective in high-pressure situations as well.

From an offensive standpoint, both teams have shown they can score runs but with different levels of efficiency. The Dodgers lead in several key categories: averaging about 5.5 runs per game compared to Arizona’s 5.0, along with more hits (8.8 vs 8.3) and RBIs (5.4 vs 4.9). The Dodgers also enjoy a higher batting average (.255) and on-base slugging percentage (77.9%) than their counterparts.

Despite these statistical advantages for Los Angeles, it’s worth noting that they have struggled against Arizona historically when playing on their turf—evidenced by their recent performance where they went just 3-8 against the spread over their last eleven matchups with them.

However, considering current form is crucial here; Los Angeles has been red-hot lately with ten wins in their last thirteen games while also hitting over in nine out of those same thirteen games played—a trend I expect will continue given both teams’ abilities to put runs on the board.

The oddsmakers opened this matchup with Los Angeles as slight favorites at -105 moneyline odds—a reflection perhaps of their overall better play recently despite some struggles against Arizona historically at home.

Given all factors considered—the pitching duel leaning slightly towards Burnes but countered by May’s ability to rack up strikeouts combined with potent offenses from both sides—I predict that tonight’s game will see plenty of scoring opportunities leading us toward an OVER total outcome once again.

In summary: expect a competitive game where I believe the Dodgers will emerge victorious while we witness another high-scoring affair!