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Los Angeles Dodgers Face Off Against Philadelphia Phillies in Series Finale with Tyler Glasnow on the Mound

The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-1, 6-3 RL, 5-4 O/U) and the Philadelphia Phillies (6-1, 6-1 RL, 2-5 O/U) are set to wrap up their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Tyler Glasnow is expected to start for the Dodgers, while Cristopher Sanchez will take the mound for the Phillies. The Phillies secured a 3-2 victory in the first game of the series. The Dodgers are favored to win with a -140 opening line. Can the Phillies pull off another upset? Check out our prediction for the Dodgers vs. Phillies game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -140 | Phillies +122
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+130) | Phillies +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 58%.

Los Angeles vs Philadelphia Stats

Los Angeles Dodgers

Tyler Glasnow will be starting for the second time this season on Sunday afternoon. He had an impressive first outing against the Braves, pitching five scoreless innings and recording a win. Despite missing time due to injury last year, Glasnow had outstanding numbers with a 3.49 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 9-6 record in 134 innings. However, he has struggled against the Phillies in his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been dominant so far this season, only dropping one game. They have been performing well both offensively and defensively, with a ranking of 5 in offense (scoring 5.63 runs per game) and 6 in defense (allowing 2.88 runs per game). Catcher Will Smith has been impressive at the plate, hitting .409 with one home run and five RBIs. The Dodgers have a 2.00 ERA, placing them second in the league.

Philadelphia Phillies Analysis

Cris Sanchez will be closing out the series on Sunday afternoon for the Philadelphia Phillies, coming off a strong first performance of the year where he allowed just one run in 5.1 innings against the Rockies. Sanchez had an impressive season last year, with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP. The Phillies have been performing well, winning their two previous series and boasting a solid offense and pitching staff. Alec Bohm, however, has been struggling early in the season. Despite Philadelphia's success, they have a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have won their last three matchups against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Phillies Starting Pitcher Cris Sanchez Poised to Challenge Los Angeles Dodgers dominance

The Los Angeles Dodgers have exhibited a strong performance, however, baseball outcomes heavily rely on starting pitching matchups, a factor that could potentially favor the Philadelphia Phillies in their upcoming game. The Phillies have shown commendable form, emerging victorious in six of their last seven games leading up to Saturday evening. Notably, Phillies pitcher Cris Sanchez showcased impressive skills during the previous season, ranking among the top pitchers in the league. His exceptional performance at home resulted in a remarkable 2.21 ERA. In his recent season debut, Sanchez effectively limited the Rockies to just one run in 5.1 innings. Furthermore, his success against the Dodgers was evident with only three runs conceded in two games spanning 12 innings, resulting in two wins. The Phillies have emerged victorious in all of the last eight games started by Sanchez, reflecting his significant impact on the team's performance.

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