Thursday's matchup between the Dodgers and Phillies has a first pitch set for 6:05 PM ET from Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Phillies are the betting favorite, with their money line odds sitting at -149 compared to the Dodgers at +126. The over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
Los Angeles comes in with a record of 55-38 and will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak. The Phillies are 60-32 and have won two straight. Aaron Nola is starting for the Phillies, while the Dodgers are going with Landon Knack. This game will be televised on SNLA.
Los Angeles vs. Philadelphia Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Dodgers at Phillies
- Where: Citizens Bank Park Philadelphia
- Date: Thursday, July 11th
- Betting Odds PHI -149 | LAD +126 O/U 9
Dodgers vs Phillies Last Game Recap
Philadelphia picked up a 4-3 win over the Dodgers in the most recent game of this series. The Phillies had a two-run lead heading into the 5th inning, and the Dodgers could only muster one run in the 8th inning. As for the Dodgers, they scored two runs in the 4th and added their final run in the 5th.
Cristopher Sanchez started for the Phillies and picked up the win, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He finished the game with five strikeouts but issued one walk. On the other side, Gavin Stone got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss, giving up four earned runs in just 4 2/3 innings of work.
Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner each homered for the Phillies, while Bryson Stott scored twice and drove in a run while going 2/4. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer for the Dodgers, going 2/4 at the plate.
Dodgers Preview
Los Angeles has an overall series record of 18-12-1 this season, and their run line record is 46-47. The Dodgers have been outscoring opponents by 1.2 runs per game on the road, where they have a 27-19 straight-up record.
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 7.5 games over the Padres, but they are currently on a three-game losing streak. As favorites, they have a 53-32 straight-up record, but as underdogs, they are 2-6. The over/under record for Dodgers games this season is 49-44, and their average run total per game is 8.9.
Landon Knack gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Phillies on the road. So far this season, he has made seven starts and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 2.86. Opposing batters are hitting .192 off Knack this season, and he has a WHIP of .98. In his last outing, Knack took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had put together three straight outings without giving up an earned run. Knack has made one quality start this year.
Shohei Ohtani has been a huge part of the Dodgers offense this season, as he is batting .317 with 28 home runs and 66 RBIs. Ohtani's 28 homers is 2nd in the league and is also the best mark on the team. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season, as he is batting .257 with 19 homers and 60 RBIs. Hernandez has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 12/40 in his last 10 games.
Overall, the Dodgers have the league's 3rd best scoring offense at 5 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, they are the league's top on-base percentage team and have the 2nd best OPS in the league.
Phillies Preview
Philadelphia has been a strong favorite this season, posting a 52-24 record in that role, but they are 8-8 as underdogs. The Phillies are 35-14 at home and 25-18 on the road, with an overall record of 60-32, leading the NL East by 8.5 games over the Braves. They have won the first two games of their series against the Dodgers and have a 15-10 record in divisional games.
On the run line, the Phillies are 48-44, with a 40-36 record as favorites. Their games have averaged 8.6 runs, and when the O/U line is set at 9, they have a 2-6-1 record. This season, 77.2% of their games have had lower total lines than 9 runs.
Through 18 starts, Aaron Nola has a record of 10-4 and an ERA of 3.48. This season, he has one complete game shutout and 13 quality starts. Nola's WHIP for the season is an impressive 1.03. In his most recent outing, he faced the Braves and picked up the win. In that start, he went six innings, giving up three earned runs, and finished with eight strikeouts. Looking back further, Nola has allowed three earned runs in three straight outings. The right-hander has been much better on the road, coming in with a record of 6-1 and 4.35 ERA compared to 4-3 with a 4.08 ERA at home.
Philadelphia comes into today's game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the majors. They have been even better at home, leading the league with 5.4 runs per game. The Phillies have been one of the league's top home run-hitting teams this season and also have the 3rd best team batting average in the league.
Over his last nine games, Trea Turner has been on fire for the Phillies, going 17/38 with five homers and 16 RBIs. Kyle Schwarber is also swinging a hot bat for the Phillies, as he is on a five-game hitting streak and is 2nd on the team with 18 homers this season. Schwarber's 52 RBIs is the 3rd best mark on the team.
Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction: Phillies ML -149
Our prediction for today's Dodgers vs. Phillies game is to take the Phillies on the money line at -149. With this payout, we see this as a great value pick, as we have the Phillies winning this one 6-5.
Looking at some potential player props, we have Aaron Nola finishing with five strikeouts, which has him finishing 15th among all starters today. As for the Dodgers, Landon Knack is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, which has him at the bottom of all starters.
