by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jul 20, 2026
Game Time: 6:40 pm ET, Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
Where to Watch: MLB TV, TBS
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +113, Phillies -136; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +115, Phillies -135; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers +115, Phillies -135; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 63-37 (1st place, NL West)
Philadelphia Phillies: 55-45 (2nd place, NL East)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 4-6 last 10
Philadelphia Phillies: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the New York Yankees 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 63-37 record overall and have a road record of 32-18. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Phillies on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .772 OPS. Emmet Sheehan is their starting pitcher on Monday while Justin Wrobleski is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 10-2 with a 2.69 ERA this season. His team won 4 of their last 5 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 9 SO on 6 hits through 7 IP against the Colorado Rockies.
The Phillies are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the New York Mets 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 55-45 record overall and have a home record of 26-23. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 24th in the MLB with a .701 OPS. Cristopher Sánchez is their starting pitcher on Monday while Zack Wheeler is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 10-1 with a 2.13 ERA this season. His team won their last 6 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 2 walks with 10 strikeouts on 2 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers.
Dodgers vs Phillies Prediction
The current betting odds have the Phillies listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Phillies have looked good in their games this season with their 55-45 record overall which has them right near the top of the NL East. They have looked good in their own ballpark too with their 26-23 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 63-37 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a great road team too with their 32-18 road record this year. The Dodgers just won their series over the Yankees coming out of the All-Star break, but they were swept by the Diamondbacks going into it and still haven't been at their best lately, now 4-6 in their last 10 games. The Phillies are only 5-5 in their last 10 games and lost their last series to the Mets coming out of the All-Star break, but this is definitely a pitching matchup that the Phillies can take advantage of with the Dodgers in a bit of a funk. Wheeler is on the mound for the Phillies in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 10-1 with a 2.13 ERA and he has been one of their best starters all year. He is coming off another great start in which he gave up no runs, something that has been a common theme for him this year, and the team has had a ton of success with him lately, winning 6 games in a row now with him starting. He is also going to have a chip on his shoulder going forward after getting snubbed from the All-Star game. This is a great opportunity for the Phillies to take a game in this series with one of their best on the mound, so look for the Phillies to take advantage of this pitching matchup at home. The best way to place a bet here is on the Phillies to win this game.
Dodgers Phillies Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (6:40 pm ET start time) is Phillies 4 Dodgers 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 278-179 (-15.9 units) on the moneyline in all games. 191-126 (-15 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 139-95 (-24.4 units) on the moneyline vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse. 27-16 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Philadelphia Phillies: 60-34 (+17.3 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 249-184 (+10.6 units) on the moneyline in all games. 137-79 (+20.8 units) on the moneyline in home games. 16-8 UNDER against NL West opponents.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: B. Treinen (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. W. Smith (C) Ten Day IL - Neck. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Philadelphia Phillies: B. Keller (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. T. Banks (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Forearm. L. Trivino III (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. J. Rojas (CF) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Garcia (RF) Sixty Day IL - Lat.
Notable Quotes
"It’s a long day. But it’s the life we chose. It’s one of those things -- there’s no other alternative, right? We’ve just got to post." - Dave Roberts after his team’s split in their double-header against the Yankees on Sunday.
“Getting down five early with their guy on the mound today [Nolan McLean], who was good, it puts you in a tough spot. We weren't really able to chip away. [Rangel] puts up a couple zeros in the third and the fourth. I think [Tim Mayza] gets one in the fifth. And really, it feels like kind of all day you’re kind of out of it.” - Don Mattingly after his team’s loss against the Mets in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Miguel Rojas (R) 2B
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Eliezer Alfonzo (S) C
Philadelphia Phillies
Trea Turner (R) SS
Kyle Schwarber (L) DH
Bryce Harper (L) 1B
Brandon Marsh (L) LF
Alec Bohm (R) 3B
Bryson Stott (L) 2B
J.T. Realmuto (R) C
Gabriel Rincones Jr. (L) RF
Justin Crawford (L) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (104)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (22)
RBI: Andy Pages (67)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (8)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (10)
Saves: Tanner Scott (14)
ERA: Shohei Ohtani (1.79)
Philadelphia Phillies
Batting Average: Derek Hill (.304)
Hits: Brandon Marsh (103)
Home Runs: Kyle Schwarber (33)
RBI: Kyle Schwarber (61)
Stolen Bases: Trea Turner (17)
Wins: Cristopher Sánchez (11)
Saves: Jhoan Duran (24)
ERA: Bryse Wilson (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Philadelphia Phillies: Don Mattingly (Interim)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
