The set-up: Both teams have struggled of late. I think that home field will play a significant role in this one. This is the first time these teams have met since their seven-game NLCS last fall, a series which the Dodgers also won.

The pitchers: The visitors hand the ball to Corbin Burnes (0-1, 9.90 ERA) comes in off an outing to forget in which he gave up seven runs off six hits, including three home runs and three walks over five innings while striking out six in a 14-8 loss to the Cubs on Saturday.

The home side counters with Julio Urias (0-0, 3.12) gave up three runs off four hits over 3.2 innings in a win over the Rockies on Sunday, receiving a no-decision for his effort.

The pick: I think Urias out duels his volatile counterpart and I like the Dodgers to get back on track in this favorable situation. Lay it.

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