Zach Eflin, Brandon McCarthy Take Mound in Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Tilt

The visiting Philadelphia Phillies hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Zach Eflin, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Philadelphia Phillies, while the Los Angeles Dodgers trot Brandon McCarthy to the mound in this one. He is 3-0 so far in 2017.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the Los Angeles Dodgers in this matchup found them as -195 favorites on the MLB money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under instead? It was 7.5 at its open earlier today and hovering near that number at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.6-3.5 win for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

12-12 Los Angeles battles the Phillies, currently with a 11-10 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Philadelphia injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 5-ranked Los Angeles Dodgers and the No. 9-rated Philadelphia Phillies in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Los Angeles Dodgers No. 21 ranked offense (4.21 runs per game) against a Philadelphia Phillies defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 11 at 4.24 runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have been averaging 7.96 hits per game, less than the Philadelphia Phillies have managed so far this season (8.48 hits on average).

Philadelphia brings the No. 11-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Dodgers's No. 2-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Betting Trends
  • Philadelphia is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
  • Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
  • LA Dodgers is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games
  • LA Dodgers is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games
  • LA Dodgers is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Philadelphia at Los Angeles, Sunday, April 30th

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