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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
Michael Grove will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers on this day. Right hander Grove is 0-2 this season with a 8.14 ERA.
The Phillies will counter Grove with Ranger Suarez. Left hander Suarez has a 5.47 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Dodgers as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total opened at 9.5.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 3-2 winner on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Philadelphia at -250 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 6-0 winner as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Dodgers at -250 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 36-27 SU
LA Dodgers is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of LA Dodgers's last 17 games
Philadelphia:
Team record: 30-32 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Philadelphia is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games
Next up:
Los Angeles at Philadelphia Saturday, June 10