Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-13) will put their three-game win streak to the test when they host the Philadelphia Phillies (15-14) Monday at 10:10 PM ET on SportsNet LA. Bookmakers consider the Dodgers -164 favorites to extend their streak, while the Phillies are +138 underdogs looking for the upset.

Los Angeles’ Tony Gonsolin and Philadelphia’s Taijuan Walker have been named the starters for this contest.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Odds

Dodgers odds to win: -164
Phillies odds to win: +138
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Monday, May 1, 2023
Time: 10:10 PM ET
TV: SportsNet LA

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Who Will Win Dodgers vs. Phillies?

Dodgers and Phillies Betting Trends

The Dodgers have won 55.6% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (15-12).

When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -164 or shorter, Los Angeles has gone 4-5 (44.4%).

This season, the Phillies have won five out of the 12 games, or 41.7%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

Philadelphia has played as an underdog of +138 or more twice this season and lost both games.

The Dodgers have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 29 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 16 of those games (16-12-1).

The Phillies and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of their 29 opportunities.

Dodgers Stats & Insights

The Dodgers have the No. 8 offense in MLB play scoring five runs per game (146 total runs).

Los Angeles is second-best in MLB play with 47 total home runs.

The Dodgers have the fourth-worst batting average in the majors (.225).

Los Angeles’ batters strike out 9.5 times per game, the 27th-most in the majors.

The Dodgers pitching staff is 24th in MLB with a collective 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings.

Los Angeles has the 17th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (4.43).

Phillies Stats & Insights

The Phillies rank 16th in the majors with 126 total runs scored this season.

Philadelphia’s 33 home runs rank 14th in Major League Baseball.

The Phillies’ .272 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.

Philadelphia ranks 21st with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.

The Phillies have a 9.4 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, ninth-best in baseball.

Philadelphia has the 15th-ranked ERA (4.34) in the majors this season.

Dodgers Key Players to Watch

The Dodgers will look to Gonsolin (0-0) in his second start this season.

Max Muncy leads Los Angeles in home runs with 11 and runs batted in with 22.

Freddie Freeman is batting .301 to lead Los Angeles, while adding four homers and nine runs batted in this season.

James Outman is slashing .292/.376/.615 this season for the Dodgers.

Mookie Betts is batting .235 with an OBP of .350 and a slugging percentage of .431 this season.

Phillies Key Players to Watch

The Phillies’ Walker (2-1) will make his sixth start of the season.

Nicholas Castellanos has 10 doubles, four home runs and 10 walks while batting .313.

Brandon Marsh is batting .329 to pace his team.

Alec Bohm has a team-best 21 runs batted in.

Kyle Schwarber has shown off his power as he paces his team with six home runs.

Dodgers and Phillies Injuries

Dodgers: J.D. Martínez: 10 Day IL (Back), Michael Grove: 15 Day IL (Groin), Jimmy Nelson: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Ryan Pepiot: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Daniel Hudson: 60 Day IL (Knee), Walker Buehler: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Álex Reyes: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gavin Lux: 60 Day IL (Knee)

Phillies: Cristian Pache: 10 Day IL (Knee), Darick Hall: 10 Day IL (Thumb), Bryce Harper: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Bellatti: 15 Day IL (Tricep), Nick Nelson: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Noah Song: 15 Day IL (Back), Ranger Suárez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rafael Marchan: 60 Day IL (Hand), Rhys Hoskins: 60 Day IL (Acl)