Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, and Props: Philadelphia Will Roll
Two hot teams face off in a National League series opener in La La Land, with the Los Angeles Dodgers playing host to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
BetMGM Sportsbook lists the Dodgers as the slight favorites on the moneyline at -118, with an 8-run total.
Our Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction, odds overview, and player prop picks can be a great resource for bettors seeking key information for the opener.
Phillies vs. Dodgers odds (May 29)
| Moneyline | Total (Over/Under) | Run Line |
| Phillies (-102) | Over 8 runs (-120) | Phillies, +1.5 runs (+165) |
| Dodgers (-118) | Under 8 runs (+100) | Dodgers, -1.5 runs (-200) |
Standings overview
The Phillies (29-27) have won three in a row, and while in second place in the NL East, they are still 8.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves, who have the best record in baseball.
The Dodgers (36-20) have won five in a row, have the second-best record in the Majors, and are in first place in the NL West, 4.5 games up on the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks.
On the season, the Dodgers are 18-10 at home, and the Phillies are 15-11 on the road.
Phillies vs. Dodgers betting analysis
Phillies
- Runs – 23rd
- Team ERA – 14th
Dodgers
- Runs – 3rd
- Team ERA – 1st
Pitching matchup
Zach Wheeler (4-0, 1.67 ERA, 0.82 WHIP) gets the nod for Philly. He was stellar in his last start, tossing six scoreless innings and only allowing two hits in a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The Phillies have won all six of his starts, and he's only allowed one run over his last three.
Justin Wrobleski (6-2, 3.07 ERA, 1.11 WHIP) goes for the Dodgers on Friday. He was tagged for five runs on eight hits in five innings in his last start — a 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He was lights out for a few starts, but L.A. has lost two of his last three outings, in which he gave up 12 runs in 13 2/3 innings.
Phillies get out the brooms
The Phillies were on the road in their last series — a three-game sweep of the Padres, who they outscored 10-3.
Kyle Schwarber (.238, 21 home runs, 38 RBIs) leads the Majors in home runs but has only one over the last eight games.
Brandon Marshall (.326, 5 home runs, 24 RBIs) ranks second in baseball in batting average but missed the last game with a finger injury and will be a game-time decision.
Dodgers are rolling
The Dodgers have not only won five in a row but also have only two losses in their last 14 games. They are coming off a three-game series sweep of the Colorado Rockies, outscoring them 24-10.
Andy Pages (.301, 13 home runs, 50 RBIs) leads the Majors in RBIs and is swinging a hot bat with nine hits, three homers, and seven RBIs over the last four games.
Two-time reigning MVP Shohei Ohtani’s numbers are down so far this season (.269, 9 HR, 30 RBI), but he went yard in the last game while tossing six scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 0.82.
The major online sportsbooks have the Dodgers as the team with the best odds to win the World Series at +290.
PlayersBest prediction: Phillies moneyline (-102)
Wheeler has not given up any runs in his last two starts, and even facing a daunting L.A. lineup, he will come through again and lead the Phillies to a win.
Phillies vs. Dodgers player prop picks
Here are some player prop bets we like at DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Zach Wheeler 2 or fewer earned runs (-120) – Wheeler has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in five of his last six starts, including the last three.
- Kyle Schwarber to hit a home run (+293) – Solid value bet for a player that leads the Majors in dingers.
