The set-up: No need to overthink this one in my opinion. The Dodgers come in off a convincing win last night and they're the hottest team in all of MLB. The Diamondbacks are moving in the opposite direction for weeks now after a shot start to the 2019 MLB campaign. LA also hands the ball to arguably the hottest pitcher on the planet in Hyun-Jin Ryu, while the home side counters with the relatively unknown Taylor Clarke.

The pitchers: Ryu (8-1, 1.48 ERA) went 5-0 in six starts in May, allowing just three runs over 45 2/3's innings of work to go along with an almost non-existent 0.59 ERA. He's 4-3 with a 3.59 ERA in 14 career outings vs. the D-Backs.

Clarke (1-1, 4.67) makes his fourth career start, most recently getting shelled for five runs over two innings in a loss to the Rockies on Thursday.

The pick: The massive talent discrepancy on the mound absolutely justifies in laying the 1.5 runs for the near pick-em price. Play on the Dodgers on the run line.

LA Dodgers (-1.5)

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