Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Prediction for Saturday August 8 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday at 8:10 PM ET at Chase Field. Los Angeles is 69-46, leads the NL West, and holds an 8.5-game advantage over Arizona despite entering on a six-game losing streak. The Dodgers have dropped five straight in the results provided, including a 7-6 loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. Arizona is 61-55, second in the NL West, and has lost three of its last five after falling 5-1 to San Diego on Thursday. The season series is tied 5-5. Build a bigger bankroll with our free MLB picks.

Los Angeles Dodgers Trying to End Six-Game Slide

Los Angeles leads MLB with a .262 batting average and has scored 584 runs with 149 home runs, a .339 on-base percentage, and .432 slugging percentage. Shohei Ohtani is batting .297 with 26 home runs, 70 RBIs, and a .399 on-base percentage. Freddie Freeman leads the club with a .310 average and 131 hits but is listed as day-to-day. Andy Pages has driven in a team-high 74 runs with 18 homers, while Max Muncy has contributed 22 home runs. The Dodgers have scored 18 runs across their last five games.

The Dodgers rank eighth in MLB pitching with a 3.74 ERA and 1.16 WHIP, while opponents are batting only .219. Los Angeles has recorded 1,025 strikeouts with 30 saves, 10 shutouts, and 60 quality starts. The pitching staff has struggled during the current skid, allowing 33 runs across the last five games, including 10 against Chicago on Monday. Los Angeles remains 36-23 on the road and owns one of baseball's stronger overall pitching profiles despite the recent results.

Injuries: Freddie Freeman (Day-To-Day), Blake Snell (60-Day IL), Brock Stewart (15-Day IL), Blake Treinen (15-Day IL), Jake Cousins (60-Day IL).

Arizona Diamondbacks Looking for Home Response

Arizona is batting .243 with 528 runs, 111 home runs, a .314 on-base percentage, and .393 slugging percentage. Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with 19 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 110 hits. Gabriel Moreno is batting .302 with a .384 on-base percentage, while Corbin Carroll has 16 home runs, 16 stolen bases, and a .810 OPS. Geraldo Perdomo has reached base at a .356 rate with 17 stolen bases, and Nolan Arenado has added 16 home runs. Arizona has scored 20 runs over its last five games.

The Diamondbacks rank 16th in MLB pitching with a 4.20 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .253. Arizona has recorded 781 strikeouts with 29 saves, five shutouts, and 42 quality starts. The staff has allowed 24 runs over the last five games, although Arizona held San Diego to one run in Monday's 5-1 victory. The Diamondbacks are 33-24 at Chase Field and have won five of the last seven meetings against Los Angeles entering this series.

Injuries: Jordan Lawlar (10-Day IL), Michael Soroka (15-Day IL), Ryan Thompson (15-Day IL), Justin Martinez (60-Day IL), Drey Jameson (15-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Los Angeles Dodgers – Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Yamamoto is 11-7 with a 2.76 ERA and outstanding 0.88 WHIP through 133.2 innings. The right-hander has allowed only 89 hits and 29 walks while striking out 121 and surrendering 15 home runs. His ability to keep runners off base gives Los Angeles a significant advantage in this matchup, particularly against an Arizona offense carrying a .243 team batting average.

Arizona Diamondbacks – Brandon Pfaadt

Pfaadt enters at 6-1 with a 3.66 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 78.2 innings. He has allowed 77 hits and 22 walks with 52 strikeouts and eight home runs surrendered. Pfaadt has produced solid overall numbers, but the low strikeout total could create additional balls in play against a Dodgers lineup that leads MLB in batting average and carries several dangerous power hitters.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Game Pick

• Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles has lost six straight, but Yamamoto provides a strong opportunity to stop the slide. His 2.76 ERA and 0.88 WHIP are clearly better than Pfaadt's 3.66 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, while the Dodgers also lead MLB with a .262 batting average. Arizona has lost three of its last five and carries a 4.20 team ERA. The Dodgers remain 36-23 away from home, and their combination of the stronger starter and deeper lineup makes Los Angeles the pick Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Over/Under Pick

• Under

Yamamoto is the main reason to back the under. The Dodgers right-hander has allowed only 89 hits across 133.2 innings while carrying a 0.88 WHIP, and Arizona has scored one run or fewer in three of its last five games. Pfaadt has also been solid with a 3.66 ERA and only eight home runs allowed through 78.2 innings. Los Angeles has scored just 18 runs during its last five games, giving this matchup enough pitching strength and recent offensive struggles to favor the under.