Dodgers Game Preview: LA Aims for Series Sweep Against Mariners

With a commanding 75-52 record, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to strengthen their home advantage against the Seattle Mariners, who sit at 64-63 and have been grappling with offensive inconsistency. The Mariners have struggled in recent games, and they face a significant challenge against the Dodgers, who consistently win when scoring four or more runs.

How to Watch:

• Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
• Time: 7:10 PM PDT
• Stadium: Dodger Stadium
• Television: SportsNet LA, MLBN (out-of-market only)
• Streaming: ESPN+ subscription service
• Radio: Dodgers Radio AM570, KTNQ 1020

Odds:

- Money Line: Los Angeles Dodgers -185 / Seattle Mariners +150

- Over/Under: 7.5

- Odds from Bet MGM

Predictions

In this pitching duel, the Dodgers' Jack Flaherty (9-5, 3.06 ERA, 157 strikeouts) faces off against the Mariners' Logan Gilbert (7-9, 2.96 ERA, 155 strikeouts). Flaherty’s recent performance improvements and the Dodgers' dominant home record (40-22) suggest they are well-positioned to win. Add in the Mariners' recent offensive struggles, and our prediction favors the Dodgers to secure a series sweep.

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The Dodgers are making waves with their impressive team stats, ranking 4th in both slugging percentage (.434) and on-base percentage (.331), and sitting 5th in total runs (322). Shohei Ohtani’s impressive 38 steals this season highlight his dynamic play, ranking him 2nd in the league. Meanwhile, Gavin Lux is hitting a hot streak with 10 hits, 3 doubles, and 3 home runs over his last 7 games. Keep an eye on Flaherty's growing strikeout tally as the Dodgers push to enhance their lead in the standings.