Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Preview
The Phillies and Dodgers are set to face off in an NL matchup at 10:10 PM ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The money line odds have the Phillies at -106 compared to the Dodgers at -113. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers, and he will be looking to help his team extend their three-game winning streak. The Phillies are starting Cristopher Sanchez, and they are favored on the money line despite being on the road. This game will be televised on NSPPH.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Trends and Key Stats
- The Phillies are 1-4 in their five most recent road games, including a 1-4 runline record.
- The Dodgers, on the other hand, have played five home games recently, during which they have recorded a 2-3 (SU) and 1-4 record.
- In their previous ten games, the Phillies have recorded a 3-7 record as the favorite, while they have a 4-6 record as the underdog.
- The Dodgers hold a 7-3 record as the favorite and a 4-6 record as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Phillies series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as -138 favorites and squeaked out a 5-3 win. The Dodgers offense only had two more hits than the Phillies and struck out five more times.
Philadelphia had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning, but Daniel Hudson closed things out for the Dodgers. Aaron Nola had a rough outing on the mound for the Phillies, going six innings and giving up four runs.
Shohei Ohtani hit the game’s only home run while going 2/3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Teoscar Hernandez also had a two-hit game for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Philadelphia is 66-46 overall this season, and they lead the NL East by 5.5 games over the Braves. The Phillies are on the road today, and they are 28-25 on the road this season. At home, the Phillies have gone 38-21.
So far, the Phillies have gone 15-10 against other teams in the NL East. They will look to even up their series with the Dodgers today, as they lost the series opener. This season, the Phillies are 58-35 as the favorite but just 8-11 as the underdog. Heading into today’s game, the Phillies have dropped six straight series.
The Phillies are 55-57 against the run line this season. They are 27-26 against the run line on the road, where they have a run differential of +0.4 runs per game. They are 46-47 against the run line as the favorite and 9-10 as the underdog. Their average run differential in all games is +0.9 runs per game.
When the Philadelphia Phillies are on the road, the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 52-55. The average over/under line for their games is 8 runs, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, their over/under record is 8-11. So far this season, 27.7% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, with 55.4% of their games having lower lines.
Left-hander Cristopher Sánchez gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. This year, he has made 21 starts and has a record of 7-7 with a 3.36 ERA. Sánchez’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.28. In his last outing, he took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up six earned runs on eight hits. Before that, he had given up just two earned runs in back-to-back outings. Sánchez has one shutout and one complete game this year, along with 11 quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.31 strikeouts and 2.31 walks.
Philadelphia’s offense has been one of the best in the league this season, averaging 4.8 runs per game (7th) and batting .255 as a team, which is the 4th best mark in the MLB. They are also one of the top home run hitting teams in the league and have the league’s 6th and 12th leading home run hitters in Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, respectively. Harper has 25 homers this season, while Schwarber has 23. Harper is also 2nd on the team in RBIs, and Schwarber is 3rd.
Over his last five games, Alec Bohm has gone 7/21 with five runs and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .295 and is on a seven-game hitting streak. Kyle Schwarber is also on a good run right now, as he has gone 7/19 with a homer in his last five games and is currently on a five-game hitting streak.
Los Angeles is currently 66-47 overall, putting them 1st in the NL West. They hold a five-game lead over the Diamondbacks for the top spot in the division. The Dodgers have won three straight games, and they are 5-5 across their last ten.
At home, the Dodgers are 35-20 this season and have won two straight at home as part of an overall three-game winning streak at home. They are 31-27 on the road this year. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 62-37 and 4-10 as the underdog. Los Angeles’ overall series record is 21-16-1.
Los Angeles has been a run line bettor’s dream this season, as they have a 55-58 record against the run line. Their average run margin is +0.9 runs per game, and they are 26-29 against the run line at home. The Dodgers have gone over the run line in two straight games and are 49-50 against the run line as the favorite.
Today’s over/under line of 8.5 runs is below the average line for Dodgers games this season, which is set at 9 runs. The over/under record for Dodgers games this season is 60-53, and when the line is set at 8.5 runs, the over has hit in 26 of those 45 games. The combined run average in Dodgers games this season is 9.0 runs per game.
Clayton Kershaw will be making his 3rd start of the season for the Dodgers, and he’ll be facing the Phillies at home. In his first start, Kershaw went 4 innings, giving up 2 earned runs and striking out 6. He then took a loss in his last outing, going 3 2/3 innings and giving up 3 runs.
Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .309 with 34 home runs and 81 RBIs. Ohtani’s 81 RBIs are 4th in the league and is also 2nd in the MLB in home runs. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a key power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 24 homers and has gone deep three times in his last seven games while batting .321.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in the league in home runs and are also among the league leaders in team batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. They are also one of the best teams in the league at drawing walks and have the 2nd ranked on-base percentage in the league.
Our prediction for today’s Phillies vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers on the money line, with the payout being -113. We have the Dodgers winning this one by a final score of 6-5.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Clayton Kershaw finishing with six strikeouts compared to Cristopher Sánchez, who we have with six as well. However, Kershaw is projected to have a better chance of picking up the win and finish with a lower ERA.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Dodgers are also our pick on the run line at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | Out | Hand |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Miguel Rojas | Out | Forearm |
| Chris Taylor | Out | Groin |
| Blake Treinen | Out | Hip |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Hip |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Tommy Edman | Out | Wrist |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | Out | Finger |
| Dylan Covey | Out | Shoulder |
| Luis F. Ortiz | Out | Forearm |
| Spencer Turnbull | Out | Lat |
| Ranger Suárez | Out | Back |
| José Rodríguez | Out | Suspension |
