Phillies vs Dodgers Odds and Predictions (May 3)
By John Perrotto in MLB Baseball
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- The Phillies visit the Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon in Los Angeles
- Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.46 will start for the Phillies against the Dodgers’ Gavin Stone, who will be making his major-league debut
- A look at the Phillies vs Dodgers predictions and odds can be found below
The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to sweep the three-game series when they play the Philadelphia Phillies at 4:10 p.m. ET Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
The Dodgers (18-13, 11-6 home) extended their winning streak to five games Tuesday night with a 13-1 rout of the Phillies, which was also Los Angeles’ eighth win in its last 10 games. The Phillies (15-16, 7-11 road) had won four games in a row and seven of their last eight before losing the first two games of this series.
Phillies vs Dodgers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | -110 | -1.5 (+155) | Over 9 (-105) |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -110 | +1.5 (-180) | Under 9 (-115) |
Both teams are -110 on the moneyline in the MLB odds, giving them a 52.38% implied win probability. In the World Series championship odds, the Dodgers are listed at +850 and the Phillies at +2500.
The weather forecast calls for 20% of showers with a high of 64 and southwest wind at 5-15 mph.
Odds as of May 3rd at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Phillies vs Dodgers Probable Pitchers
Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.46) will pitch for the Phillies against Gavin Stone, who will be called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City to make his major-league debut.
Nola vs Stone
| 2-2 | Record | 0-0 |
| 4.46 | ERA | — |
| 3.82 | xERA | — |
| 1.13 | WHIP | — |
| 3.11 | SO/W | — |
Nola is 2-0 with a 2.57 ERA in his last three starts after going 0-2 with a 7.04 ERA in his first three outings. He was outstanding in beating the Astros last Friday in Houston as he allowed one run and three hits in eight innings while striking out six and walking none.
Nola is 2-0 with a 3.57 ERA against the Dodgers in seven career starts. He has +5000 NL Cy Young odds.
The Phillies have split the six games Nola has started this season and he has recorded four quality starts. Nola is 2-1 with a 4.18 ERA in four starts on the road and 1-1 with a 5.74 ERA in three starts in day games.
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Stone is a 24-year-old right-hander who was the Dodgers’ fifth-round draft pick in 2020 from the University of Central Arkansas. He went 2-2 with a 4.74 ERA in six starts for Oklahoma City this year and has a 13-10 career record in the minor leagues and a 2.69 ERA in 55 games (53 starts) over three seasons.
Stone won his last start for Oklahoma City last Thursday when he held Sacramento to one run in five innings. He gave up three hits, walked two and struck out eight.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
| Dodgers Batters | Batting Average vs Aaron Nola |
|---|---|
| David Peralta | .500 |
| Mookie Betts | .308 |
| Miguel Rojas | .303 |
| Will Smith | .250 |
| Freddie Freeman | .227 |
| Chris Taylor | .100 |
| Max Muncy | .067 |
| Jason Heyward | .000 |
| Austin Barnes | .000 |
Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts is 4 for 13 (.308) against Nola with one double and two home runs. On the other hand, third baseman Max Muncy is 1 for 15 (.067) with eight strikeouts.
Phillies vs Dodgers Betting Outlook
Rookie Miguel Vargas had four hits, including three doubles, as the Dodgers scored 13 runs against the Phillies for the second straight night Tuesday and had a season-high 17 hits.
Betts, whose NL MVP odds are +1200, had three hits and three RBIs and is 9 for 21 (.429) in his last five games. Freddie Freeman hit a home run and he and Chris Taylor had two hits and two RBIs apiece. Muncy and James Outman each added two hits.
No. 5 for 5! pic.twitter.com/mqFgcsKk1F
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) May 3, 2023
Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts in his miraculous return to the lineup less than six months after undergoing Tommy John reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. Outfielder Jake Cave was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear a roster spot for Harper.
Trea Turner’s homer accounted for the Phillies’ only run as they were held to two hits.
Phillies vs Dodgers Last 10 Games
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/2/23 | Dodgers | Phillies | LAD, 13-1 |
| 5/1/23 | Dodgers | Phillies | LAD, 13-4 |
| 5/22/22 | Dodgers | Phillies | PHI, 4-3 |
| 5/21/22 | Dodgers | Phillies | LAD, 7-4 |
| 5/20/22 | Dodgers | Phillies | LAD, 4-1 |
| 5/15/22 | Phillies | Dodgers | LAD, 5-4 |
| 5/14/22 | Phillies | Dodgers | PHI, 8-3 |
| 5/13/22 | Phillies | Dodgers | PHI, 12-10 |
| 5/12/22 | Phillies | Dodgers | PHI, 9-7 |
| 8/12/21 | Phillies | Dodgers | PHI, 2-1 |
The Dodgers are 14-8 against the Phillies since the start of the 2019 season.
Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction
The Dodgers are rolling after an uneven start to the season. They are the play here, even with their starting pitcher making his MLB debut.
Pick: Dodgers -110 ML
Season Record: 12-6 (+4.1 units) ML; 2-2 (0.0 units) RL; 1-0 (+1.0 unit) O/U; 15-8 (+5.1 units) overall
Sports Writer
John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
