The Philadelphia Phillies handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their first loss of the season last night and are looking to do it again on Saturday afternoon.
My Dodgers vs. Phillies picks are targeting an under-the-radar Los Angeles batter in the best MLB picks on Saturday, April 5.
Dodgers vs Phillies prediction
My Dodgers vs Phillies best bet: Tommy Edman Over 1.5 HRR (+100 at DraftKings)
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a star-studded lineup but its second baseman Tommy Edman that we're betting on to stay hot today. Edman has moved up and down the lineup this season and is slotted to hit fifth on Saturday afternoon against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Edman is 10 for 35 on the season with a hit in each of his first nine contests. He also has a surprising five home runs, including in each of the last two games for the Dodgers.
The second baseman has found a way to get on base with the bat and is in a prime position to pick up runs or RBI as well. He's hitting behind Teoscar Hernandez and Michael Conforto as well as ahead of Max Muncy.
Edman missed most of last season but had a hit in 23 of 37 games and hit this Over 1.5 HRR at a 55% rate.
The books haven’t quite adjusted to Edman’s hot start and consistency in the Dodgers lineup. Take advantage of an even money price this afternoon at DraftKings.
Dodgers vs Phillies same-game parlay (SGP)
Tommy Edman 1+ hit
Aaron Nola 5+ hits allowed
Under 8.5
The Phillies only have one loss this season and that came with Aaron Nola on the mound. He allowed six hits in 5.1 innings to the Nationals and allowed 5+ hits in 19 of 33 starts last year. That includes the Dodgers racking up eight hits against him in six innings on August 5.
The Phillies have mostly played low-scoring games this season, going Under 8.5 in five straight. I expect that to continue with Roki Sasaki facing off against Nola.
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Dodgers vs Phillies odds
Dodgers vs Phillies live odds
Dodgers vs Phillies opening odds
- Moneyline: Los Angeles -105 | Philadelphia -115
- Run line: Los Angeles -1.5 (+154) | Philadelphia +1.5 (-185)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-105) | Under 8.5 (-115)
Dodgers vs Phillies trend
The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 51 of their last 73 games at home (+14.10 Units / 10% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Phillies.
How to watch Dodgers vs Phillies and game info
| Location | Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA |
| Date | Saturday, 4-5-2025 |
| First pitch | 4:05 p.m. ET |
| TV | SNLA, NBCSP+, FS1 |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Roki Sasaki (0-0, 5.79 ERA) |
| Phillies starting pitcher | Aaron Nola (0-1, 8.44 ERA) |
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