Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Preview and Odds - 06/09/2023

Game Time: 7:05 pm ET, Friday, June 9, 2023

Venue:  Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA 

Where to Watch:  NBC 10

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Phillies -110; Over/Under:  NL runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Phillies -110; Over/Under:  NL runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Dodgers -110, Phillies -110; Over/Under:  NL runs

Los Angeles Dodgers:  35-27 (2nd place, NL West)

Philadelphia Phillies:  29-32 (4th place, NL East)

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Los Angeles Dodgers:  4-6 last 10

Philadelphia Phillies:  5-5 last 10

The Dodgers are entering this game on a 4 game losing streak and lost their 3-game series against the New York Yankees 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 35-27 record overall and have a road record of 15-17. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Phillies on Friday with the series finale of their series against the Cincinnati Reds still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 4th in the MLB with a .788 OPS. Clayton Kershaw is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Michael Grove is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 0-2 with a 8.14 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 ER, 2 HR, and 0 BB with 7 Ks on 4 hits through 5 IP against the New York Yankees.

The Phillies are entering this game on a 4 game winning streak and won their 3-game series against the Washington Nationals 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 29-32 record overall and have a home record of 16-10. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Friday with the 3rd game of their series against the Detroit Tigers still to be played on Thursday. Their offense ranks 11th in the MLB with a .739 OPS. Zack Wheeler is their starting pitcher on Thursday while Ranger Suárez is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 1-2 with a 5.47 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 0 homers, and 1 BB with 3 strikeouts on 8 hits through 7 innings played against the Washington Nationals.

The current betting odds have the Phillies listed as a pick 'em in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Phillies have been struggling a lot this season after losing in the World Series last year as they are struggling to even get over the .500 mark on the season but they have finally been playing better lately as they are stringing wins together now and they are going to be looking to continue their streak at home here. The Dodgers haven't been great this season, they are over .500 and playing a lot better than a lot of other teams in the league but they are also trailing the Diamondbacks in their own division and they have a losing road record this year too. Their offense has been really good as it is one of the best in the league but their pitching has been a real problem as they just gave up a ton of runs in their series against the Reds. They aren't going to have it any easier here on the road once again with the Phillies starting to get really hot too. Suarez is on the mound for the Phillies and he didn't start the season pitching well but he has been a lot better in his starts lately, giving up just 1 run in his last start, while Grove is up for the Dodgers here and he hasn't been as terrible as his ERA states but he has been giving up a ton of runs in his few starts and is doing it consistently so the hot Phillies bats will have a big night here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Phillies to win this game.

Dodgers Phillies Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Friday, June 9, 2023 (7:05 pm ET start time) is Phillies 8 Dodgers 4.

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Los Angeles Dodgers: 259-143 (+12.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 53-31 (+5.2 units) on the moneyline against NL East opponents. 22-9 OVER in road games. 7-2 OVER as a road underdog of +100 or higher.

Philadelphia Phillies: 29-32 (-10 units) on the moneyline in all games. 6-10 (-7.4 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 16-5 OVER revenging a 3 game sweep, beaten by 3+ runs in each game. RANGER SUAREZ is 11-5 OVER as a home favorite of -110 or higher. 

Los Angeles Dodgers:  T. Thompson (LF) Out indefinitely - Oblique. P. Bickford (RP) Out indefinitely - Back. D. Hudson (RP) Mid June - Knee. A. Reyes (SP) Mid June - Shoulder. J. Urias (SP) Mid June - Hamstring. D. May (SP) Late July - Elbow. T. Cyr (RP) Late July - Shoulder. J. Feyereisen (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. R. Pepiot (SP) Mid July - Oblique. J. Nelson (RP) Mid July - Elbow. W. Buehler (SP) Early Sept - Elbow. G. Lux (2B) out for season - Knee. B. Treinen (RP) Early Sept - Shoulder.

Philadelphia Phillies:  A. Bohm (3B) Mid June - Hamstring. J. Alvarado (RP) Mid June - Elbow. N. Song (SP) Mid June - Back. D. Hall (1B) Mid June - Thumb. C. Pache (LF) Mid June - Knee. R. Marchan (C) Out indefinitely - Hand. R. Hoskins (1B) out for season - Knee.

“Noah has been going through it all year. It is not from lack of effort or preparation. It’s just not working. There’s things with that blister. There was a fingernail break tonight. He’s not going to make excuses. He understands about performance.” - Dave Roberts on Noah Syndergaard after his team’s loss against the Reds in their game on Wednesday.

“He kept his poise and got the job done. He was outstanding.” - Rob Thomson on Taijuan Walker after his team’s win against the Tigers in their game on Tuesday.

Mookie Betts (R) RF

Freddie Freeman (L) 1B

J.D. Martinez (R) DH

Max Muncy (L) 3B

David Peralta (L) LF

Miguel Vargas (R) 2B

Chris Taylor (R) SS

James Outman (L) CF

Austin Barnes (R) C

Kyle Schwarber (L) LF

Nick Castellanos (R) RF

Bryce Harper (L) DH

Trea Turner (R) SS

J.T. Realmuto (R) C

Bryson Stott (L) 2B

Brandon Marsh (L) CF

Drew Ellis (R) 3B

Kody Clemens (L) 1B

Batting Average:  Freddie Freeman (.328)

Hits:  Freddie Freeman (82)

Home Runs:  Max Muncy (18)

RBI:  Max Muncy (44)

Stolen Bases:  Freddie Freeman (8)

Wins:  Clayton Kershaw (7)

Saves:  Evan Phillips (7)

ERA:  Tyler Cyr (0.00)

Batting Average:  Cristian Pache (.360)

Hits:  Nick Castellanos (75)

Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber (16)

RBI:  Alec Bohm (37)

Stolen Bases:  Bryson Stott (9)

Wins:  Aaron Nola (5)

Saves:  Craig Kimbrel (9)

ERA:  Jose Alvarado (0.63)

Managers:

Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (8th season)

Philadelphia Phillies: Rob Thomson (2nd season)