Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction - MLB Picks 5/2/23

Los Angeles Dodgers (15-13) vs Philadelphia Phillies (15-13)

Game Info: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 10:10 pm (Dodger Stadium)

Julio Urias (3-3) (4.41) vs Matt Strahm (2-2) (2.31)

Betting Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -175 / Philadelphia Phillies +161 --- Over/Under: 12 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers face off on Tuesday in an MLB showdown at Dodger Stadium. 

Phillies Betting Preview

The Phillies sit with a 15-15 record overall and on Monday the pitching really let them down. Taijuan Walker went 3.1 innings giving up eight hits and eight runs. The Phillies are averaging 4.34 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.48 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. Alec Bohm has hit three home runs and driven in 22 RBIs. On the mound for the Phillies is Matt Strahm who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.31. In his last start against Seattle, he went 5.1 innings giving up two hits and zero runs. 

Dodgers Betting Preview

The Dodgers sit with a 17-13 record overall and on Monday the offense was elite on the way to the victory. The Dodgers are averaging 5.03 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.48 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league while the pitching is ranked 15th. The offense was good on Monday and they need the offense to be good again here. Max Muncy has hit 11 home runs and driven in 22 RBIs. 

Dodgers vs Phillies Trends

Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 2 of a series. Dodgers are 24-3 in Urias' last 27 starts during game 2 of a series. Phillies are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. National League West. Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. Phillies are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League East.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Dodgers offense is going to struggle here. Strahm sits with an ERA of 2.31 and he’s going to lockdown the Dodgers here. The Phillies at times has been inconsistent but they are going to find success in this game. The Phillies will score six or seven runs and they will secure the victory. Back the Phillies to get the job done. 

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