Wednesday’s MLB nightcap features an NL West showdown between the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers (39-22) and Arizona Diamondbacks (32-28). The series is tied at one game apiece heading into the third game of this four-game set, with the winner gaining the upper hand in the race for the series victory.
The Diamondbacks took the opener Monday night behind six strong innings from Eduardo Rodríguez and three home runs from their offense. The Dodgers responded with a 6-5 victory Tuesday night, fueled by contributions from Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages, and Mookie Betts.
After a 2-for-4 performance that included a two-RBI triple Tuesday night, Ohtani is now set to take the mound for his 10th start of the season. He’ll be opposed by veteran right-hander Zac Gallen, who is still searching for the ace-level form he displayed earlier in his career.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Current Odds
The defending back-to-back World Series champion Dodgers are listed as road favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook after Tuesday night’s victory and with Ohtani taking the mound:
- Moneyline: Dodgers -200, Diamondbacks +170
- Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (-120), Diamondbacks +1.5 (+100)
- Total (Runs): Over 8.5 (-110), Under 8.5 (-110)
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Picks & Predictions for June 3
Below is a featured pick from Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook’s Stats Hub for Wednesday night’s divisional showdown:
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Best Bet: Zac Gallen Over 2.5 Earned Runs
Zac Gallen is a former All-Star and Cy Young contender, but he hasn’t pitched like one over the last two seasons. After posting a career-high 4.83 ERA and his first losing season since 2021 last year, Gallen enters Wednesday with a 3-4 record and a 5.16 ERA across 12 starts.
Gallen allowed five earned runs in his last outing against Seattle and has surrendered more than 2.5 earned runs in four of his last five starts. Overall, he has allowed at least three earned runs in seven of his 12 outings this season.
Facing the Dodgers lineup is never an easy task, and Gallen has already struggled against Los Angeles once this year. In the Opening Day matchup, he allowed five hits, two walks, and four earned runs across four innings in an 8-2 loss.
- Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Player Prop Pick for June 3: Zac Gallen Over 2.5 Earned Runs (-125)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for LAD-ARI
The Dodgers continue to dominate baseball betting markets, with two of Ohtani’s hitting props among the five most-bet player props and several of his pitching props just outside the top five heading into first pitch:
- Shohei Ohtani – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Max Muncy – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Andy Pages – Home Runs Over 0.5
- Shohei Ohtani – To Record 1+ Hits
- Freddie Freeman – To Record 1+ Hits
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Pitching Matchup: Ohtani vs. Gallen
Zac Gallen has enjoyed a successful MLB career, posting a 69-56 record with a 3.67 ERA across eight seasons. However, as mentioned above, he has struggled to replicate his peak form over the last two years.
The headline attraction Wednesday night is Shohei Ohtani taking the mound for Los Angeles. The two-way superstar enters with a 5-2 record, a 0.82 ERA, a 0.818 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts across 55 innings through his first nine starts.
In his most recent outing against Colorado, Ohtani tossed six no-hit innings but was charged with one run after allowing a walk, a hit-by-pitch, and back-to-back fielder’s choices in the fourth inning. He also showcased his offensive talent by leading off the game with a home run to give the Dodgers an early 1-0 advantage.
Ohtani currently holds the fourth-best odds (+700) to win the 2026 NL Cy Young Award, which would be the first Cy Young Award of his career.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
- 📍 Where: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 3
- ⏰ First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: MLB.TV, MLB Network
- ⚾ Probable Pitchers:
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani
- Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen
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