The first contest of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies takes place at the Citizens Bank Park on Friday night. The Dodgers are coming from an impressive showing against the Diamondbacks, picking up five-straight wins in a five-game series. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies dropped the ball on the Padres and were only able to score a victory in three games. Nevertheless, the hosts performed well in their earlier series versus the LA team, winning a four-game series, 3-1.

Nitrobetting goes over the finer points of the clash below. We highlight event details, team and betting stats, and the latest MLB odds. The preview also covers timely betting trends and expert predictions that help you find the best picks.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Game Information

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• When: Friday, May 20, 2022, 7:05 PM ET
• Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
• TV: SportsNet LA, NBCSP
• Radio: AM 570 LA Sports (Dodgers) / WIP 94.1 FM (Phillies)
• Live Stream: MLB.tv
• MLB Odds: Dodgers (-149) / Phillies (+127)

Why bet on the Los Angeles Dodgers?

The Dodgers recorded 24 runs in their last three games. On top of that, they added four or more runs in seven of their last eight games. This is enough indication of the form the team is in right now. Los Angeles secured 12 wins in their last 14 games when completing four or more runs.

Freddie Freeman holds the team-high number with 43 hits and 19 RBI. The duo of Trea Turner and Mookie Betts combined for 77 hits and 47 RBI. Meanwhile, southpaw pitcher Julio Urias takes the stage with a 2-3 record and 3.00 ERA to go with 26 strikeouts this season. The 25-year-old is 2-1 with a 4.22 ERA and 14 strikeouts in his career against the Philadelphia Phillies. He looks to recover from one of the worst outings of his career.

Los Angeles has plenty of opportunities with a stacked offensive squad. The Dodgers’ offense is arguably the best in the majors at the moment, averaging 5.49 runs per game while giving up 3.24 runs per game. They need Urias to improve his game if they want to win this series.

Why bet on the New York Mets?

The hosts registered three runs in their last three games. Six of their last nine games also featured four or more runs. Philadelphia emerged victorious in five of their last seven games when completing four or more runs.

Bryce Harper plays a pivotal role in the team with 40 hits and 27 RBI. Combining for 74 hits and 36 RBI is the pairing of Nick Castellanos and Alec Bohm. Ranger Suarez headlines the game for his team, and he is 4-1 with a 3.72 ERA and 28 strikeouts in the 2022 season. Additionally, Suarez is 3-2 with a 3.07 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his run against the Dodgers.

However, the Phillies remain a team battling to stay afloat. They do have potent offensive pieces, but not enough defensive measures to keep up with the best teams out there. This will be another challenging series for the team and one that tests their composure and competitiveness.

Dodgers vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends

• The Dodgers are 3-2 in their last five road games.
• The Dodgers are 3-2 in their last five road games against the Phillies.
• The totals went under in three of the Dodgers’ last five road games against the Phillies.
• The Phillies are 2-3 in their last five games at Citizens Bank Park.
• The Phillies are 4-1 in their last five games against the Dodgers.
• The totals went over in four of the Phillies’ last five games against the Dodgers.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Betting Prediction

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the better team on paper. They enter the game as favorites. But, the Phillies just checked Urias for eight hits and eight runs in six innings. Ranger Suarez allowed 15 hits and six earned runs in his last 18 innings. Matching up with Urias again in less than a week after tagging him, there might be good value with the underdog pick here. We’ve seen the Phillies do well against the Dodgers. Although the hosts failed to do well in their previous series, we know that they have enough firepower to put the Dodgers under pressure. With that, we look forward to another exciting sequence of games between the Dodgers and the Phillies.

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