Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 9, 2023

Freddie Freeman, batting .337 this season, leads the Los Angeles Dodgers (36-27) into a matchup with one of the league’s other top hitters, Nicholas Castellanos (.315 AVG) and the Philadelphia Phillies (30-32). Freeman and the Dodgers are -114 favorites on the moneyline for the matchup at Citizens Bank Park, beginning at 7:05 PM ET live on NBC 10.

Los Angeles’ Victor Gonzalez and Philadelphia’s Ranger Suarez have been named the starters for this contest.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Odds

  • Dodgers odds to win: -114
  • Phillies odds to win: -105
  • Spread: Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
  • Time: 7:05 PM ET
  • TV: NBC 10
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    Who Will Win Dodgers vs. Phillies?

    Dodgers and Phillies Betting Trends

    The Dodgers have put together a 31-20 record in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 60.8% of those games).

    Los Angeles has gone 31-20 when it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -114 or shorter (60.8% winning percentage).

    This season, the Phillies have won eight out of the 22 games, or 36.4%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    Philadelphia has a record of 7-14 in games where bookmakers have it as underdogs of at least -105 on the moneyline.

    The Dodgers have played in 63 games with over/under set, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 36 times (36-25-2).

    The Phillies and their opponents have gone over the total this season in 26 of their 62 opportunities.

    Dodgers Stats & Insights

    The Dodgers score the third-most runs in baseball (351 total, 5.6 per game).

    Los Angeles is second-best in baseball with 107 total home runs.

    The Dodgers rank 19th in MLB with a .244 batting average.

    Los Angeles strikes out 8.7 times per game, the No. 16 mark in the majors.

    The Dodgers pitching staff ranks 19th in MLB with a collective 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

    Los Angeles has a 4.51 team ERA that ranks 22nd across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Phillies Stats & Insights

    The Phillies have scored 264 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.

    Philadelphia ranks 18th in Major League Baseball with 67 home runs.

    The Phillies have a team batting average of .255 this season, which ranks 12th among MLB teams.

    Philadelphia ranks 23rd in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of nine Ks per contest.

    The Phillies have a 9.2 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, eighth-best in baseball.

    Philadelphia pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.41 ERA this year, which ranks 20th in MLB.

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    Dodgers Key Players to Watch

    Gonzalez makes his first start of the season for the Dodgers.

    Freeman leads Los Angeles with a batting average of .337. He’s also hit 11 home runs with 41 RBI.

    Mookie Betts has 60 hits and an OBP of .362 to go with a slugging percentage of .528 this season.

    Will Smith has 47 hits this season and a slash line of .305/.407/.532.

    Max Muncy is batting .202 this season with a team-high 18 home runs and 44 RBI.

    Phillies Key Players to Watch

    The Phillies will send Suarez (1-2) to the mound for his sixth start this season.

    Castellanos has racked up a team-high batting average of .315.

    Kyle Schwarber has hit 16 home runs to lead his team.

    Bryson Stott is batting .285 with 10 doubles, five home runs and 15 walks.

    Trea Turner has 14 doubles, two triples, seven home runs and 16 walks while hitting .237.

    Dodgers and Phillies Injuries

    Dodgers: Trayce Thompson: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Julio Urías: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Phil Bickford: 15 Day IL (Back), Noah Syndergaard: 15 Day IL (Finger), Dustin May: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tyler Cyr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jimmy Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), 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), Ryan Pepiot: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Gavin Lux: 60 Day IL (Knee), Miguel Rojas: day-to-day (Neck), Austin Barnes: day-to-day (Hand)

    Phillies: Alec Bohm: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Cristian Pache: 10 Day IL (Knee), José Alvarado: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Darick Hall: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Rafael Marchan: 60 Day IL (Hand), Noah Song: 60 Day IL (Back), Rhys Hoskins: 60 Day IL (Acl)

    Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Phillies 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
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