Dodgers vs. Phillies Betting Preview: April 5th MLB Analysis and Expert Pick

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Date: Saturday, April 5th, 4:05 ET
Location: Citizens Bank Park
TV: SN LA
Money Line: Dodgers -108/Phillies -109
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Dodgers on Saturday, April 5th at Citizens Bank Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

From Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, we have the Dodgers and Phillies facing off in an NL matchup. This one gets started at 4:05 PM ET, and the Phillies will be looking to move to 7-1, as they are the slight money line favorite (-109).

However, the moneyline odds have the Dodgers at -108, and they are 8-1 so far this season. The over/under line is currently at nine runs, and Aaron Nola is starting for the Phillies, while the Dodgers are going with Roki Sasaki.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Dodgers: 8-1 SU / OU 5-4 / Runline 8-1
Philadelphia Phillies: 6-1 SU / OU 2-5 / Runline 6-1

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Phillies vs Dodgers series. Philadelphia went into the matchup as +112 underdogs and squeaked out a 3-2 win. The Phillies had just two more hits than the Dodgers and struck out seven more times, but still picked up the win.

Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Dodgers could only muster one more run in the 7th inning. As for the Phillies, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 7th, and both offenses went silent after that.

Jesús Luzardo started for the Phillies and went seven innings while striking out eight and giving up zero earned runs. He picked up a win in the game while Jordan Romano got the save. Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a good outing for the Dodgers, going six innings and striking out five without giving up a run.

Pitching Matchup

Roki Sasaki will be making his 3rd start of the season, and it will be on the road against the Phillies. Sasaki has gone 1 2/3 innings and three innings in his first two starts, and he has a total of 5 strikeouts. He has yet to give up a home run this season.

Coming off a loss in his first start of the season, Aaron Nola and the Phillies are back at home to take on the Dodgers. In his first start, Nola went 5 1/3 innings, giving up five runs on six hits and two walks.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Offense Outlook

Shohei Ohtani has the highest hits projection for today’s MLB games. He has been swinging a hot bat lately and is facing a pitcher he has had success against in the past. Look for Ohtani to have a big day at the plate for the Dodgers.

Today, Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies has the highest projected hit total according to our model. Schwarber has been swinging a hot bat lately and is in a good spot to continue his success at the plate.

Free Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB Pick

The Phillies and Dodgers both have gotten off to red-hot starts and figure to be two of the best teams in the MLB all season long. For today’s matchup, I’m looking for Aaron Nola to lock down this dangerous Dodgers lineup. I like the Phillies on the money line.