Dodgers vs Phillies MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (7/9)

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Baseball enthusiasts will be treated to a potential NLCS preview on Wednesday night when the LA Dodgers (55-36) and Philadelphia Phillies (58-32) begin a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

The Dodgers are looking to bounce back after suffering a 9-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Conversely, the Phillies are also hoping for a better outcome after falling 6-0 to the Atlanta Braves over the weekend.

So, which of these championship-caliber clubs will return to the win column this evening?

You’ll learn the answer soon as we dive into today’s Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB predictions, odds, and best bets.

2024 MLB Betting Picks Record: 47-55-1 (46.1%)

MLB Betting Today: Dodgers vs Phillies  (7/9)

Dodgers vs Phillies Game Information

• Matchup: LA Dodgers (55-36, 27-17 Away) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (58-32, 33-14 Home)
• Venue & Location: Citizen Bank Park (Philadelphia, PA)
• Date: Tuesday, July 9, 2024
• Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Dodgers vs. Phillies: MLB.TV, Fubo, TBS

Dodgers vs Phillies MLB Probable Pitchers

• Dodgers: Bobby Miller (6 starts — 1-1, 6.12 ERA)
• Phillies: Zack Wheeler (18 starts — 9-4, 2.74 ERA)

Phillies vs Dodgers MLB Odds & Spread

Phillies vs. Dodgers MLB odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Tuesday, July 9 at 10:49 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Dodgers vs Phillies Run Line

• LA Dodgers +1.5 (-163)
• Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+143)

Phillies vs Dodgers Over/Under

• Over 9 Runs (-108)
• Under 9 Runs (-112)

Dodgers vs Phillies Moneyline

• LA Dodgers (+125)
• Philadelphia Phillies (-136)

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Dodgers vs Phillies MLB Betting Trends

• The Dodgers are 10-0 straight up in their last 10 games vs. the NL East.
• Philadelphia is 8-2 straight up in its last 10 games on Tuesday.
• The total hit the Over in eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games.
• The total hit the Under in 11 of Philadelphia’s last 15 home games.
• The total hit the Over in nine of the last 13 Dodgers-Phillies matchups.

Dodgers vs Phillies Predictions & MLB Picks Today (7/9)

As mentioned earlier, it wouldn’t be shocking if either of these clubs won the NLCS this season. After all, they’re BetOnline’s top World Series contenders with the Dodgers sitting first with +280 odds while the Phillies aren’t much further back at +500.

Tonight’s game is the first of six Dodgers-Phillies collisions after the clubs met for the same amount in 2023. LA got the better of Philadelphia last season, winning four of the six matchups while outscoring the latter by 4.8 runs per game. With those victories, the Dodgers are now 7-3 SU In their last 10 meetings with the Phillies.

Nevertheless, both sides are among the best teams when it comes to multiple MLB statistics, such as:

• Runs per game: Dodgers (3rd), Phillies (6th)
• Hits per game: Phillies (4th), Dodgers (T-6th)
• Home runs per game: Dodgers (3rd), Phillies (7th)
• Batting average: Phillies (3rd), Dodgers (7th)
• On-base percentage: Dodgers (1st), Phillies (3rd)
• Slugging percentage: Dodgers (2nd), Phillies (7th)

In other words, the teams’ bats are fairly even on paper. Having said that, the Phillies will likely be receiving a major boost tonight as both Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to be activated from the 10-day injured list.

Will Kyle Schwarber’s probable return to the lineup be enough to help the Phillies beat the Dodgers? 

It’ll be interesting to see which side steps up to break out of their respective funks. Following Sunday’s loss, the Dodgers are now 3-4 SU in their last seven games, surrendering at least nine runs in each loss. Meanwhile, the Phillies have dropped three of their last four games while being outscored 27-11 on aggregate along the way.

It’s safe to say that LA is hoping that RHP Bobby Miller gives them a strong start. The 25-year-old hurler has struggled away from Dodger Stadium this season, pitching to a 9.64 ERA through four road starts compared to his 1.64 ERA in two home appearances.

Then you have Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler, who’s BetOnline’s +145 favorite to win the 2024 NL Cy Young. Not only has the former MLB All-Star allowed two or fewer earned runs in 14 of his first 18 starts — including the last three in a row — but he also owns a 1.96 ERA with 22 strikeouts across 18 1/3 innings in his last three games against the Dodgers.

Phillies RHP Zack Wheeler has been wheeling and dealing against the Dodgers lately. 

While neither side has been playing up to their potential, I’m taking the Phillies tonight. Not only does Philadelphia have the home-field advantage, but it also has the edge in the starting pitching matchup, too. That’s without mentioning how the Phillies will also have a major boost with Schwarber and Harper returning to action.

But regardless of who wins, let’s back the Over. These clubs aren’t strangers to high-scoring affairs, proven by the Over being 8-1 in LA’s last nine games as well as 5-2 in Philly’s seven previous contests. Furthermore, the last 13 Dodgers-Phillies matchups averaged 12.0 runs per game, finishing with more than nine on eight occasions.

And even with Wheeler on the mound, his last four starts saw an average of 10.8 runs scored. In other words, expect a decent amount of offense at Citizens Bank Park.

Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB Prediction: PHI wins

Best Dodgers vs. Phillies Bet: 09 Total Runs (-108)

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Best Dodgers vs Phillies MLB Player Prop (7/9)

With how his season has gone thus far, it’s a no-brainer to take Bobby Miller o2.5 earned runs (-110) as tonight’s best Dodgers vs. Phillies player prop bet.

As mentioned earlier, Miller has been struggling with a 6.12 ERA through his first six starts in 2024. The former Louisville product has allowed the Over on this prop in three of his four road appearances, surrendering 15 earned runs and four homers on 19 hits across 14 innings. He must now face the Phillies, who rank fourth in batting average, sixth in on-base percentage, and eighth in on-base plus slugging percentage vs. righthanded pitchers this season.

With Miller susceptible to allowing plenty of runs on the road, backing the Over is the right pick here.

Best Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB Prop Bet: Bobby Miller o2.5 Earned Runs (-110)

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