This is a 5* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the LA Dodgers.

Chad Bettis (6-5, 5.84 ERA) has regressed as the season has progressed and he's been particularly poor of late, most recently getting shelled for seven runs off 12 hits with three walks over five innings in a setback to the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Note that Bettis owns a poor 5.23 ERA on the road this year. The home side counters with southpaw Scott Kazmir (6-3, 4.67) who gave up four runs off four hits with four walks and four K's to beat the Pirates in his last outing. Kazmir gave up all four runs in the first inning and was able to immediately settle down though and throw a gem the rest of the way. Kazmir hasn't lost since May 9th and owns a 9.24 K/9 ratio. We think Kazmir should be a much bigger fav in this spot, Bettis has been brutal in this position all season and we don't see that trend changing tonight. Play on the DODGERS.

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