The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-36) travel to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (58-32) on Tuesday, July 9th. This game will be played at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia and televised on NSPPH. Both the Dodgers and Phillies are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Dodgers vs. Phillies Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Phillies (-143)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs
- The Phillies have a strong home record, winning 7 out of their last 10 home games.
- In their last 15 games, the Phillies have scored 5 or more runs in 9 games, showcasing a potent offense.
- The Phillies have won 4 out of their last 5 home games against teams with a winning record.
- In the last 15 games, the Phillies have a winning record of 9-6, indicating good recent form.
- The Phillies have outscored their opponents by a total of 15 runs in their last 5 home games.
Dodgers vs Phillies
The Phillies Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Dodgers will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Brewers with a 9-2 loss. Los Angeles was the heavy favorite at -179 going into the game but fell behind big early, as the Brewers scored four times in the 4th.
Offensively, the Dodgers only had two fewer hits than the Brewers but scored just two runs. Both of their runs came in the 6th inning. Chris Taylor hit a solo homer, and Miguel Rojas had a good day at the plate, going 2/2 with two doubles and a run scored.
Los Angeles has a 7.5 game lead over the Padres in the NL West with a 55-36 record. They are 27-17 on the road and 18-15 in divisional matchups. As favorites, they have a 53-32 record, but as underdogs, they are 2-4.
The Dodgers have an over/under record of 48-43 this season, with the average run total in their games being 8.9 runs. The O/U line for today’s game is set at 9 runs, which is the line for 82.4% of their games this season. Their run line record on the road is 24-20, while their overall run line record is 45-46.
Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Right-hander Bobby Miller is getting the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Phillies on the road. He has made six starts this year and has a record of 1-1 with an ERA of 6.12. Miller’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.60. Opponents have put together a batting average of .263 this year. In his last outing, Miller finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. He has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. Miller’s ERA on the road is 13.03 compared to 1.8 at home.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez have been the Dodgers’ top power threats this season, as Ohtani is 2nd in the league with 28 home runs, and Hernandez is 8th in the league with 19 homers. Ohtani is also batting .314 for the season, while Hernandez is hitting .259. Ohtani has gone 10/38 in his last 10 games, including four home runs, while Hernandez has gone 12/41 with one homer over that stretch.
As a team, the Dodgers have been one of the best offenses in the league this season, as they are 3rd in scoring at 5 runs per game. They also have the league’s top on-base percentage and are 2nd in slugging and OPS. Overall, they are batting .255, which is 5th in the MLB.
The Phillies Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Phillies will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Braves with a 6-0 loss. Philadelphia was the +137 underdog on the road going into this matchup. Things really got away from the Phillies in the 2nd inning, as the Braves scored five runs in the inning. Philadelphia’s offense didn’t score their first run until the 6th.
Michael Mercado got the start for the Phillies and took the loss. He only lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up five earned runs. Offensively, the Phillies had five hits but didn’t score a run until the 6th. Whit Merrifield had two hits and scored the team’s only run.
Philadelphia has a 58-32 overall record and leads the NL East by 7.5 games over the Braves. The Phillies have lost two straight games, both to the Braves, and their series record this season is 18-8-5. As favorites, they are 50-24 straight up and 39-35 against the run line.
For the season, the Phillies have played to the under in 78.9% of their games. The O/U record for games with a 9-run total is 1-5-1, and the teams’ combined run average is 8.6 runs per game.
Zack Wheeler Gets The Start For The Phillies
Zack Wheeler gets the start for the Phillies today and comes into the game with a record of 9-4 and an ERA of 2.74. So far this season, he has made 18 starts and has pitched well at home, with an ERA of 1.9 compared to 5.01 on the road. Wheeler has made 14 quality starts this year and is averaging 9.59 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Wheeler finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in six innings of work. He has not taken a loss since June 16th.
Phillies Offense Breakdown
Philadelphia comes into today’s game as one of the best-hitting teams in the league, as they are 6th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game and are batting .258 as a team, which is the 3rd best mark in the league. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.3 runs per contest. The Phillies are also near the top of the league in both on-base percentage and slugging.
Bryce Harper has been on a tear of late, going 12/34 with four homers and 11 RBIs in his last eight games. Harper is 7th in the league with 20 homers this season and is batting .303. Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber have also been big power threats for the Phillies this season.
Dodgers vs Phillies Prediction
Looking at the money line, we see the Phillies coming away with a 6-5 win over the Dodgers. With the Phillies at -143 to win, this is the best way to play this one.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Zack Wheeler finishing with five strikeouts, which has him 16th among starters. As for Bobby Miller, he is projected to finish with six K’s, which has him seventh.
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Last updated:July 9, 2024 Dodgers, Phillies