The Dodgers are asserting their dominance in the NL West, while the Diamondbacks are facing a slump. As the second game of this brief two-game series takes place in Phoenix on Wednesday night, Merrill Kelly will be on the mound for Arizona, facing off against the rookie righty Bobby Miller for the Dodgers.

MLB Betting Odds

Wednesday’s baseball betting market opened with the Dodgers and Miller at around -130 over the Diamondbacks and Kelly, with an over/under set at nine runs. Both figures remained unchanged in the early betting activity.

Team Analysis

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers secured a 5-4 victory in the series opener on Tuesday night. With a current record of 66-46, Los Angeles is riding a wave of success, having won 7 out of their last 8 games. They lead the NL West by five games over second-place San Francisco.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Despite a seven-game losing streak, the Diamondbacks still hold a record of 57-57. They are trailing the Cubs by just two games in the battle for the third and final National League wild-card spot.

Pitching Match-Up

Arizona Diamondbacks - Merrill Kelly

Kelly has shown consistency in his recent performances, with two out of his last three starts being of quality. He allowed just six runs and 17 hits through 17 innings in these three games, maintaining a solid strikeout rate.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Bobby Miller

Miller's recent outings have been steady, allowing a manageable number of runs and hits. Over his last four starts, he gave up eight earned runs and 24 hits, maintaining a good strikeout-to-walk ratio.

Hitting and Bullpen Analysis

Hitting Stats

The Dodgers boast a strong batting record against right-handed pitching this season, highlighted by a .340 team OBP and a .456 team slugging percentage. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks are slashing .255/.325/.428 against right-handed pitching, though their recent run production has been limited.

Bullpen Performance

The Diamondbacks' bullpen has an ERA of 4.55 this season, accompanied by a 1.35 WHIP and a 2.47 K/BB ratio. The Dodgers' bullpen, on the other hand, has an ERA of 4.19, a 1.31 WHIP, and a 2.58 K/BB ratio.

MLB Betting Trends and Totals Report

MLB Betting Trends

The Dodgers are 32-26 on the road this season and hold a strong record of 50-28 against right-handed starters. The Diamondbacks, with a home record of 28-29, are 41-40 against right-handed starters.

Totals Report

The overs are 67-40 in Dodgers games this season and the unders are 60-48 in Diamondbacks games. At Chase Field, the totals stand at 32-21 this season.