Match Analysis: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-16
- Time: 2:11 AM UTC
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Game Overview
The matchup features the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Philadelphia Phillies in a pivotal late-season game. The Dodgers hold home advantage with a strong 48-26 home record, while the Phillies come in with an impressive overall season record of 89-61 and a solid road record of 38-37. Starting pitching sees Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers) making his first career start against the Phillies and Ranger Suarez (Phillies) with a solid 2.77 ERA, who has been effective this season.
Key Factors to Consider
- Dodgers are 67-47 when favored by -132 or more, and have strong home form. Phillies are 89-61 overall with decent road performance but have struggled slightly as underdogs. The Dodgers have a poorer ATS record (62-85) compared to Phillies (75-68). Both teams have moderate tendencies towards overs in totals.
- Historically competitive, but recent encounters favor the Dodgers at home. Ranger Suarez is 1-1 with a 3.54 ERA against Dodgers, while Sheehan is facing Phillies for the first time.
- No significant injury concerns reported impacting either starting pitcher or key lineup members for this game.
- Game played at Dodger Stadium, which is typically favorable to Dodgers hitters and pitchers accustomed to the ballpark. Weather and other conditions are expected to be neutral.
- Phillies seek to rebound from recent loss and maintain NL East lead momentum, while Dodgers aim to capitalize on home field advantage to improve playoff positioning.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | LAD -132, PHI +112 | Los Angeles Dodgers | ★★★★☆ 72% |
Spread | LAD -1.5 +160, PHI +1.5 -194 | Philadelphia Phillies +1.5 | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
Over/under | Over 8.5 -112, Under 8.5 -108 | Over 8.5 | ★★★☆☆ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Los Angeles Dodgers 4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 8.5 8% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 8% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 8.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers; Spread: Philadelphia Phillies +1.5; Over/Under: Over 8.5 runs
Predicted Score: Dodgers 5 – Phillies 4