by Rod Pearson
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Friday, May 29, 2026
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Apple TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Phillies +100, Dodgers -120; Over/Under: 8 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Phillies +100, Dodgers -120; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Phillies +100, Dodgers -120; Over/Under: 8 runs
Season Record
Philadelphia Phillies: 29-27 (2nd place, NL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 36-20 (1st place, NL West)
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Philadelphia Phillies: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 8-2 last 10
Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Phillies are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 29-27 record overall and have a road record of 15-11. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 27th in the MLB with a .682 OPS. Cristopher Sanchez was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Zack Wheeler is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 4-0 with a 1.67 ERA this season. His team won all 6 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 6 SO on 2 hits through 6 IP against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Colorado Rockies 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 36-20 record overall and have a home record of 18-10. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Phillies on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .786 OPS. Shohei Ohtani was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Justin Wrobleski is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 6-2 with a 3.07 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 earned runs, 1 homer, and 2 walks with 4 strikeouts on 8 hits through 5 innings pitched against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Phillies listed as a slight underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Phillies have looked good in their games this season with their 29-27 record overall which has them right near the top of the NL East. They have been a good road team too with their 15-11 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 36-20 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 18-10 home record this season. The Dodgers are 8-2 in their last 10 games and they have been rolling lately, but the Phillies have also been getting really hot themselves. The Phillies are 6-4 in their last 10 games now, coming back from a terrible start to the season which even led to them firing their manager, but now they are starting to roll and they can take advantage of this pitching matchup. The Phillies are going with Wheeler in this one and he has been their ace for years now. He is 4-0 with a 1.67 ERA and has been having a great season. He is off another great start in which he gave up no runs, something that has been a common theme for him, and the team has won all 6 games this season with him starting. The Dodgers are going with Wrobleski in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 6-2 with a 3.07 ERA, but lately he hasn't looked as good and the team has had some trouble with him. They have lost 2 of their last 3 games with him starting now and he is off a terrible start in which he gave up 5 earned runs. The Phillies have some momentum from sweeping the Padres in their last series and they are going to come motivated with revenge in mind from the playoffs last year, so look for the Phillies to take advantage of this pitching matchup and steal the 1st game in this series. The best way to place a bet here is on the Phillies to win this game.
Phillies Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, May 29, 2026 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Phillies 4 Dodgers 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Philadelphia Phillies: 56-32 (+15.2 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 25-15 (+5.9 units) on the moneyline after shutting out their opponent. 154-118 (+10 units) on the moneyline vs. good fielding teams - averaging 0.6 errors/game or less. 52-30 UNDER vs. a team with a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.45 or better.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 251-162 (-9.8 units) on the moneyline in all games. 134-73 (-6.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 225-129 (-5.2 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 5-2 UNDER after sweeping a 3 game series against a division rival.
Key Injuries
Philadelphia Phillies: B. Marsh (LF) Day To Day - Finger. K. Backhus (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. M. Lazar (RP) Sixty Day IL - Oblique. Z. Pop (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Calf.
Los Angeles Dodgers: T. Hernandez (LF) Day To Day - Hamstring. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. M. Muncy (3B) Day To Day - Wrist. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. J. Dreyer (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. B. Snell (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Foot. T. Glasnow (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. L. Knack (SP) Sixty Day IL - Chest. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Edman (2B) Sixty Day IL - Ankle. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“Nothing like bottles of champagne or anything, but just acknowledged what he’s done. You know, all-time obviously in Phillies history, so wanted to at least acknowledge it.” - Don Mattingly on Sanchez after his team’s win against the Padres in their game on Wednesday.
"The great ones, you look at six innings, no-hit ball. That could've been seven or eight. That's what makes guys like that special." - Dave Roberts on Ohtani after his team’s win against the Rockies in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Philadelphia Phillies
Kyle Schwarber (L) DH
Trea Turner (R) SS
Bryce Harper (L) 1B
Alec Bohm (R) 3B
Bryson Stott (L) 2B
J.T. Realmuto (R) C
Adolis García (R) RF
Justin Crawford (L) CF
Edmundo Sosa (R) LF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) P
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Will Smith (R) C
Alex Call (R) RF
Alex Freeland (S) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Philadelphia Phillies
Batting Average: Brandon Marsh (.326)
Hits: Brandon Marsh (59)
Home Runs: Kyle Schwarber (21)
RBI: Kyle Schwarber (38)
Stolen Bases: Trea Turner (11)
Wins: Cristopher Sánchez (6)
Saves: Jhoan Duran (11)
ERA: Cristopher Sánchez (1.47)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Andy Pages (63)
Home Runs: Andy Pages (13)
RBI: Andy Pages (50)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (7)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (6)
Saves: Edwin Díaz (4)
ERA: Charlie Barnes (0.00)
Managers:
Philadelphia Phillies: Don Mattingly (Interim)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
