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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
The Los Angeles Dodgers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Saturday when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Dodgers will trot Shohei Ohtani out to the mound in this one. Right hander Ohtani has a 1-1 record and a 2.87 ERA this season.
It'll be Cristopher Sanchez toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Left hander Sanchez is 13-5 with a 2.41 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Dodgers, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Philadelphia won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Twins on September 28. Bettors who backed the Phillies at -250 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 8-4 winner on the road against the Reds. Bettors on Los Angeles at -275 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (12) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Los Angeles:
Team record: 95-69 SU
Current Streak: won 7 straight games.
LA Dodgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
LA Dodgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia:
Team record: 96-66 SU
Philadelphia is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 18 games
Next up:
Los Angeles at Philadelphia Monday, October 6