Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Preview
Both the Phillies and Dodgers are sending relatively unknown pitchers to the mound on Wednesday, as Tyler Phillips is starting for the Phillies, and Gavin Stone is going for the Dodgers. Philadelphia is 67-46 and 1st in the NL East, while the Dodgers are 66-48 and 1st in the NL West.
Los Angeles is the money line favorite at -140, and the over/under line is at 9 runs. This NL matchup can be seen on NSPPH, and the first pitch from Dodger Stadium is set for 10:10 PM ET.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Trends and Key Stats
- Across their last five road games, the Phillies are 2-3. This includes going 2-3 vs. the runline.
- In the Dodgers’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 2-3 (SU) with 1-4 against the spread.
- As the favorite, the Dodgers are 7-3 over their last ten games, including going 4-6 vs. the runline.
- Looking back at their last ten games as the underdog, the Phillies have a 4-6 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.
Philadelphia cruised to a 6-2 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a huge 6th inning, scoring three of their six runs. As for the Dodgers, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Phillies were at -108 on the money line.
Cristopher Sanchez started for the Phillies and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with only two strikeouts and allowed one home run. On the other side, Clayton Kershaw got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss, going just 4 2/3 innings and giving up one earned run.
At the plate, the Phillies were led by Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber, as they were the only two Phillies hitters to have more than one hit. Sosa, Bryce Harper, and Austin Hays each had two RBIs for Philadelphia’s offense.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
Heading into today’s road matchup vs. the Dodgers, the Phillies are 67-46 overall, which is good for a 6.5-game lead over the Braves in the NL East. The Phillies have gone 15-10 against other teams in the NL East. So far, they have really played well at home, going 38-21, and they have gone 29-25 on the road.
Philadelphia was able to take the series opener vs. the Dodgers but dropped the second game of the series. The Phillies are just 3-7 over their last ten games, and they have dropped six straight series. As the favorite, the Phillies are 58-35 this year, and they are 9-11 as the underdog.
When the Phillies are on the road, they have a run line record of 28-26, which is a winning percentage of 51.9%. They have a run line record of 46-47 when they are the favorite, and 10-10 when they are the underdog. Their average run margin in all games this season is +0.9 runs per game, and they have a run line record of 56-57 overall. Their average run margin in wins is +3.9 runs per game, while their average run margin in losses is -3.5 runs per game.
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers today. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, which is slightly higher than their combined run average of 8.8 runs per game this season. The Phillies’ over/under record for the season is 52-56, and their average over/under line is set at 8 runs per game. When the over/under line has been set at 9 runs this season, their record is 4-10-1. So far this season, only 14.2% of their games have had an over/under line set at 9 runs or higher.
Tyler Phillips is getting the start for the Phillies on the road against the Dodgers. This will be his 4th start of the season, and he has a 2-1 record so far. In his last outing, he took the loss against the Mariners, going just 1 2/3 innings and giving up 8 runs on 8 hits. However, he did pick up a win in his 2nd start of the season, throwing a complete game shutout against the Guardians.
At 5.3 runs per game, the Phillies have the best home offense in the league this season. Overall, they are 7th in the MLB in scoring at 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .256 (5th) and are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.
Alec Bohm has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 10/26 in his last six games with a homer and six RBIs. For the season, he is batting .298 with 12 homers. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper are also near the top of the league in home runs, with Schwarber having 24 and Harper at 25. Harper is also 6th in the league in RBIs (69), while Schwarber is 15th with 66.
With a record of 66-48, the Dodgers lead the NL West by four games over the Padres. The Dodgers are 21-18 against other teams in the NL West. Los Angeles is 35-21 at home this season and 31-27 on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 62-38 this year, but they are just 4-10 as the underdog.
Los Angeles will host the Phillies today, and they are 34-21 as the favorite at home this year. The Dodgers’ overall series record is 21-16-1, and they are currently 4-6 in their last 10 games.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per victory. But when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 55-59, with a run line record of 26-30 at home and 29-29 on the road. As the favorite, they are 49-51 against the run line, while as the underdog, they are 6-8.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at home against the Philadelphia Phillies today. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs, which matches the combined run average for Dodgers games this season. The Dodgers’ over/under record for the season is 60-54, and their average over/under line is also 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 9 runs, the Dodgers have gone 8-6 on the over/under, and 71.9% of their games this season have had lower over/under lines than 9 runs.
Right-hander Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Phillies at home. Stone has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with a 3.63 ERA. In his last outing, Stone took the loss, giving up five earned runs in four innings of work vs. the Athletics. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Stone has one complete game shutout this season and has turned in eight quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 7.01 strikeouts and 2.5 walks.
Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as he is batting .306 with a team-high 34 home runs and 81 RBIs, which is 5th best in the league. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season, as he is batting .269 with 25 homers and 74 RBIs. Hernandez has been even better of late, hitting .293 with four homers in his last 10 games.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are 6th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, where they are also 6th in the league at 4.9 runs per contest. Overall, the Dodgers have the 4th best OPS in the league and are 2nd in team on-base percentage.
Our prediction for today’s Dodgers vs. Phillies game is that the Dodgers will pick up a 6-5 win at home. With the Dodgers winning, we would recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -140.
Looking at some potential player props, Gavin Stone is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which would have him finishing fourth in the league today. As for Tyler Phillips, his projected strikeout total is five, which would have him finishing 23rd.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Phillies (+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 |
| Brusdar Graterol | Questionable | Hamstring |
| 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 |
