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2024 MLB Handicapping – Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(66-45) Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (65-47)
Date: Monday, August 5th
Time: 10:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Aaron Nola vs. Tyler Glasnow
MLB Moneyline Odds: Phillies +112 | Dodgers -132 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Phillies +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
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Phillies vs. Dodgers Gameday
At 10:10 PM ET, the Philadelphia Phillies will be taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The weather forecast for the game is 93 degrees with overcast clouds. The pitching matchup for this NL showdown will feature Aaron Nola for the Phillies and Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers.
Currently, the Dodgers are favored to win this game with a money line of -132 compared to the Phillies’ +112. The over/under line is set at 8 runs, with the over paying out at -109 compared to the under at -111.
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia is 66-45 overall this season, putting them 1st in the NL East. They currently lead the Braves by 6.0 games for the division lead. The Phillies lost two of three games in their most recent series vs. the Mariners and are just 2-8 across their last 10 games.
At home, the Phillies have gone 38-21 this season, and they are above .500 at 28-24 on the road. As the underdog, the Phillies have gone 8-10 this season, and they are 7-8 as the underdog on the road. So far, they are 58-35 when favored this season.
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The Phillies’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mariners, closing out their series with a 6-0 win. After scoring a run in the 1st inning, the Phillies added another four runs in the 2nd. Philadelphia went on to close out the 6th with an additional five runs. Heading into the game, the Phillies were the slight favorite at -125 on the money line.
Zack Wheeler put together a great start for the Phillies, going eight innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just one walk and struck out nine Mariners batters. Bryce Harper was hot at the plate, going 3/4 with a homer and two RBIs.
Phillies Gambling
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Phillies games this season is 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 51-55. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 16-13-1. So far this season, 45.0% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8 runs or higher.
The Phillies have been a solid bet against the run line this season, going 55-56 overall. They have been especially good on the road, where they are 27-25 against the run line. Their average run margin on the road is +0.4, and they have covered the run line in their last two road games.
Phillies Stats
The Philadelphia Phillies have been a strong offensive team this season, especially at home, where they lead the league in runs per game at 5.3. Overall, they are 7th in runs per game at 4.9. Their batting average of .255 is 6th in the league, and their OBP of .327 is 6th. Kyle Schwarber has been hot at the plate, hitting .379 over his last 8 games with 4 home runs. Alec Bohm is on a 6-game hitting streak, and Bryce Harper has 25 home runs on the season.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles is 65-47 overall and leads the NL West by 4.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a win. So far, they are 21-18 in divisional games.
At home, the Dodgers are 34-20 this season compared to a 31-27 mark on the road. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 61-37 this year and just 4-10 as the underdog. So far, their overall series record is 21-16-1.
Los Angeles closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a 3-2 win on the road. Leading up to the game, they were the heavy favorite at -148. It was a good start for the Dodgers, as they got on the board with two runs in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Athletics scored twice in the bottom of the first.
River Ryan got the start for the Dodgers, going 4 2/3 innings, and took the no decision. He gave up just two runs on five hits and issued three walks. The Dodgers’ bullpen was excellent, as Alex Vesia, Anthony B, and Jake Reed combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Los Angeles’s offense was carried by Enrique Hernandez, who went 2/4 with two doubles, a run scored, and two RBIs.
Dodgers Gambling
Today’s over/under line of 8 runs is lower than the Dodgers’ average over/under line of 9 runs per game this season. The Dodgers have played in 77 games with over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, which accounts for 68.8% of their games this season. Their games have averaged a combined 9.0 runs per game, and their over/under record is 59-53 on the season.
When the Dodgers win, they do so by an average of 3.8 runs per game, but when they lose, they lose by an average of 3.2 runs per game. Their run line record is 54-58, and they are 25-29 against the run line at home. As the favorite, they are 48-50 against the run line, and as the underdog, they are 6-8.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 6th in runs per game with 4.9. Their home and road scoring averages are both 4.9, which is good for 5th and 6th in the league, respectively. The Dodgers are 3rd in total home runs with 149, and their team batting average of .252 is 9th in the league. They have an elite walk rate, ranking 2nd in the league, and their .333 OBP is also 2nd. Shohei Ohtani has been the team’s top hitter this season, batting .306 with 33 home runs and 79 RBIs. Gavin Lux has been hot at the plate recently, hitting .379 over his last 10 games.
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Phillies Dodgers Pitching
Right-hander Aaron Nola gets the start for the Phillies today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Nola has made 22 starts this year and has a record of 11-4 with a 3.43 ERA. So far, he has made 22 appearances and has a WHIP of 1.09. Nola’s last outing came on July 30th vs. the Yankees, where he finished with a no-decision. In that start, he went 5 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on seven hits. Looking back further, Nola has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. He has a shutout and a complete game this year.
Through 20 starts, Tyler Glasnow has a record of 8-6 and an ERA of 3.50. He has made 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 11.53 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Glasnow finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up three earned runs on six hits. He did give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts. The right-hander has been much better at home, coming in with a 4.03 ERA compared to 4.09 on the road.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Phillies head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Phillies they are 3-7 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Phillies are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Phillies vs. Dodgers game is that the Dodgers will pick up a 10-4 win at home. With the Dodgers picking up the win, we would recommend taking them on the money line, where the payout is -132.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Tyler Glasnow finishing with six strikeouts, which is the third-best among all starters today. As for Aaron Nola, he is projected to finish with five K’s, which has him ranked eighth. Nola is also projected to give up five runs, while Glasnow is predicted to allow three.
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