Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Dodgers Prediction MLB Picks 8/5/24

In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Dodgers Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 5th, at Dodger Stadium.  To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Phillies recent form and recent player performance 

-The Dodgers recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Los Angeles

-Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and Los Angeles

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Phillies and Dodgers.

Phillies Pitching Dominated

The Phillies pitching dominated on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, and they were able to secure the 6-0 victory. Zack Wheeler went eight innings, giving up two hits and zero runs. Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, and Kyle Schwarber all hit home runs. The Phillies are averaging 4.85 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.9 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 5th. Bryce Harper has hit 24 home runs and driven in 67 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Aaron Nola, who sits with an 11-4 record and an ERA of 3.83. In his last start against the New York Yankees, he went 5.2 innings, giving up seven hits and two runs. Two starts ago against the Minnesota Twins, he went six innings giving up six hits and one run. 

Dodgers Coming Off Another Series Win

The Ddogers are coming off another series win against the Oakland Athletics, but they weren’t exactly dominant. The Dodgers scored three runs on Sunday and ended up winning by only one run. The Dodgers are averaging 4.95 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 8th. They have a run differential of 0.86 which is 2nd in the league Shohei Ohtani has hit 33 home ruins and driven in 79 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Tyler Glasnow who sits with an 8-6 record and an ERA of 3.50. In his last start against the San Diego Padres, he went seven innings, giving up six hits and three runs. 

Philadelphia Phillies vs LA Dodgers Prediction

These are two elite offenses, but this game is going to be all about the pitching. Nola sits with an ERA of 3.83, and he’s going to dominate here. Glasnow sits with an ERA of 3.50, and he’s going to also have a strong start here. Even though both of these offenses are good, it’s going to be the pitching that steps up. Look for three or four runs total to be scored, and the under is going to cash here.