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Monday’s matchup between the Phillies and Dodgers is set for 10:10 PM ET from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Dodgers are currently on a two-game winning streak and are 1st in the NL West with a record of 65-47. The Phillies are 1st in the NL East with a record of 66-45.
MLBN will be televising Monday’s Phillies vs. Dodgers game, and the Dodgers are the slight favorite on the money line, with the odds sitting at -132. The over/under line is at 8 runs, and Tyler Glasnow is expected to start for the Dodgers, while the Phillies are starting Aaron Nola.
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Philadelphia vs. Los Angeles Key Information
- Teams: Phillies at Dodgers
- Where: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles
- Date: Monday, August 5th
- Betting Odds LAD -132 | PHI +112 O/U 8
The Phillies Can Win If…
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 season and has a record of 11-4 with a 3.43 ERA. He most recently faced the Yankees, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Nola has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three outings. One of his complete games and shutouts came this year. Nola has a batting average allowed of .222 and a WHIP of 1.09. So far, he has made 15 quality starts and is averaging 8.58 strikeouts per nine innings.
Philadelphia comes into today’s game as one of the better offensive teams in the league, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 7th in the MLB. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are 7th in home runs and have the 6th best team batting average in the league. The Phillies also do a good job of making contact, as they have the 14th fewest strikeouts in the league.
Kyle Schwarber has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 11/29 with four homers over his last eight games. This has pushed his season average to .251, and he is 2nd on the team with 23 homers. Alec Bohm is also having a good season for the Phillies, as he is batting .295 and leads the team with 77 RBIs.
- The Phillies are 2-8 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Phillies are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Philadelphia has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
- The Phillies have an average of 4.8 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Phillies are 3-7
- Looking back across the Phillies last five games as the favorite, they are 1-4
- Philadelphia has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Phillies have averaged 3.6 runs per game on offense
The Dodgers Can Win If…
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Phillies at home. He has made 20 starts this season and has a record of 8-6 with a 3.50 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting just .177 off Glasnow this season, and he has turned in 12 quality starts. In his last outing, Glasnow finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in seven innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least five earned runs in three straight starts. So far, he has made four starts and has a 1.50 ERA in July.
Shohei Ohtani has been a key part of the Dodgers offense this season, as he is batting .306 with 33 home runs and 79 RBIs. However, Ohtani has struggled a bit of late, going just 5/28 in his last seven games. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a key power threat for the Dodgers, as he is 2nd on the team with 23 homers and has gone 9/29 in his last seven games.
As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and have the league’s 2nd ranked walk rate. The Dodgers come into the game with a team batting average of .252, which is 9th in the MLB.
- The Dodgers are 4-6 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Dodgers are 1-4 vs. the run line.
- Los Angeles has an over/under record of 7-3 in their last ten games.
- The Dodgers have an average of 4.8 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Dodgers are 3-7
- Looking back across the Dodgers last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
- Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Dodgers have averaged 4.8 runs per game on offense
NL’s Top Teams Clash as Phillies Visit Dodgers
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown this week as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a crucial three-game series starting Monday night. The National League’s finest are about to battle it out, and fans are in for a treat.
Recent Performances and Struggles
The Phillies head into this series with a sense of relief after ending a six-game losing streak with a decisive 6-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. Zack Wheeler was on fire, racking up nine strikeouts over eight innings, reminding everyone of the Phillies’ pitching prowess despite their recent slump. They might have hit a rough patch, but Philadelphia is still holding the top spot in the National League.
Catcher J.T. Realmuto summed it up perfectly:
“We have too much talent in this clubhouse, and we have the right guys in here to withstand something like this and hopefully be better on the other side for it.”
Meanwhile, the Dodgers are coming off a tough road trip, managing a 3-5 record, but they ended on a high note with a 3-2 win against the Oakland Athletics. Their bullpen, which had been under pressure, delivered an impressive performance, allowing just one hit over 4 1/3 scoreless innings.
Pitching Matchup: Nola vs. Glasnow
Monday night’s opener is set to feature a compelling duel on the mound. The Phillies will put their faith in right-hander Aaron Nola (11-4, 3.43 ERA). Nola hasn’t recorded a decision in his last three starts but has been consistent, conceding just three runs in his past two outings. He has a decent track record against the Dodgers, boasting a 3-1 record with a 4.12 ERA in 10 career starts, including a win on July 11.
The Dodgers will counter with All-Star Tyler Glasnow (8-6, 3.50 ERA), making his third start since coming off the injured list. Glasnow gave up three runs over seven innings in his last start and has limited experience against the Phillies, with a 6.23 ERA in three career appearances.
Key Players and Strategies
The Phillies’ recent success was driven by Zack Wheeler’s dominant performance, although the bottom half of their lineup struggled, going 0-for-16 with eight strikeouts in their last game. The team’s strength lies in its depth and leadership from players like J.T. Realmuto, who are pivotal in turning things around.
For the Dodgers, first baseman Freddie Freeman, who missed the road trip due to his son’s illness, is close to returning. In his absence, Cavan Biggio has stepped up, delivering six RBIs over the past seven games, including a crucial go-ahead RBI on Sunday.
Managerial Insights
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been vocal about the need to maintain confidence in his bullpen despite their recent hiccups
“You have to remain steadfast and eliminate the noise,” Roberts said. “I think the most important thing is for them to feel that I still have trust in them.”
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The Lean
Our lean for this Phillies vs. Dodgers matchup is to take the Dodgers to win straight-up. We also like the over in this one, as this is projected to be the 5th highest-scoring game of the day, and the 2nd highest home run-hitting game. Tyler Glasnow is our 3rd ranked starting pitcher in terms of strikeouts, and he has the 4th best chance to pick up a win.
