Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Picks an Prediction for Friday, July 10, 2026

By: David Anicetti Published 07/10/2026, 12:20 AM ET

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Arizona enters with a 45-47 record and sits third in the NL West, 15 games behind Los Angeles. The Dodgers own the best record in the National League at 61-33 and have gone 31-16 at home. Los Angeles has already won five of the first seven meetings between these division rivals this season and enters Friday following a 4-3 victory over Colorado, while Arizona has dropped two straight against San Diego. Be a winner today with our free MLB picks

Arizona Diamondbacks Preview

Arizona ranks 22nd in MLB with a .237 team batting average while scoring 390 runs with 83 home runs. Ketel Marte continues to lead the offense, batting .266 with 17 home runs, 54 RBI and 94 hits. Corbin Carroll has added a .261 average with 13 home runs, 45 RBI and a team-leading .353 on-base percentage. Gabriel Moreno has been productive behind the plate, hitting .294 with six home runs and 30 RBI, while Nolan Arenado has contributed 10 home runs and 37 RBI.

The Diamondbacks have struggled to generate consistent offense during their recent road trip. Arizona's pitching staff ranks 15th in MLB with a 4.24 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP.

Injuries: Michael Soroka (15-Day IL), Blake Walston (60-Day IL), Jordan Lawlar (10-Day IL), A.J. Puk (60-Day IL), Justin Martinez (60-Day IL).

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Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Dodgers lead Major League Baseball with a .264 team batting average while also ranking first with 498 runs scored and 124 home runs. Shohei Ohtani continues his MVP-caliber season, batting .290 with 20 home runs, 56 RBI and a .405 on-base percentage. Freddie Freeman is hitting .296 with 102 hits and 49 RBI, while Andy Pages has driven in a team-high 64 runs with 16 home runs. Max Muncy has added 17 home runs and 40 RBI, giving Los Angeles one of the deepest lineups in baseball.

Los Angeles owns the third-ranked pitching staff in MLB with a 3.51 ERA and an outstanding 1.13 WHIP while recording 51 quality starts.

Injuries: Landon Knack (60-Day IL), Will Smith (10-Day IL), Blake Treinen (15-Day IL), Enrique Hernandez (10-Day IL), Edwin Diaz (60-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks – Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP)

Rodriguez is 7-3 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 108.0 innings. He has allowed just 87 hits while striking out 74 batters and has consistently given Arizona a chance to win deep into games. Rodriguez has been one of the Diamondbacks' most reliable starters throughout the first half.

Los Angeles Dodgers – Shohei Ohtani (RHP)

Ohtani enters 8-2 with a dominant 1.79 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 85.2 innings. He has recorded 95 strikeouts while allowing only 55 hits and four home runs. Ohtani continues to overpower opposing lineups with elite command, making him one of the toughest matchups in baseball.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

This matchup features two quality starting pitchers, but Los Angeles owns clear advantages across the lineup, bullpen and overall depth. Rodriguez should keep Arizona competitive early, yet facing the league's highest-scoring offense is a difficult assignment. Ohtani has been dominant all season and draws a Diamondbacks lineup that ranks near the bottom third of MLB offensively. With the Dodgers also holding a significant edge at home, they are well positioned to control the series opener from the middle innings onward. Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers win 8-1.