Dodgers vs. Phillies Pick – MLB Predictions & Odds 5/1/23
Philadelphia Phillies (15-13) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (15-13)
May 1, 2023 10:10 pm EDT
The Line: Los Angeles Dodgers -165 / Philadelphia Phillies +140; Over/Under: +8.5
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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet in MLB action from Dodger Stadium on Monday night. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
The Dodgers are -165 home favorites while Philadelphia is a +140 road underdog. The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Taijuan Walker will start for the Phillies here and is 2-1 with a 4.97 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. Tony Gonsolin will get the nod for the Dodgers and is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 1 strikeout this season.
Matchup History
Philadelphia’s 4-3 win back on May 22nd, 2022, snapped the Dodgers’ three-game win streak in this head-to-head matchup.
Trends
Philadelphia is 5-1 in their last 6 road games and 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a winning record while the under is 4-0 in their last 4 series-opening games. Los Angeles is 94-36 in their last 130 home games and 82-39 in their last 121 games overall while the over is 6-0 in their last 6 games against a team with a winning record.
Pick
I’m backing the Dodgers here. I just don’t trust the Phillies or Taijuan Walker on the road and while it’s still going to take some time for Tony Gonsolin to get settled back into the rhythm of things, there’s no denying how well he pitched last year and I think he’ll be solid once he gets into the swing of things. The Phillies just continue to be hit and miss and I still don’t trust the Phillies’ bullpen. Give me the Dodgers here.