Phillies vs. Dodgers MLB Picks & Bets (Thursday)
Two games are on the schedule as both National League Division Series (NLDS) get the spotlight. Can the Cubs and Phillies keep their seasons going, or will the Dodgers and Brewers end it tonight? Let's break down these games and give our top MLB picks & predictions for Phillies vs. Dodgers.
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Thursday's Best MLB Picks & Predictions: Phillies vs. Dodgers
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Philadelphia Phillies (+108) at Los Angeles Dodgers (-132) | O/U 8.0 (-102/-120)
The Phillies were able to keep their season alive for at least one more day. They still allowed the Dodgers to stay close for most of Game 3, but a five-run, eighth-inning outburst by Philadelphia sent everyone home. Putting up crooked numbers has been a problem for the Phillies, as they have only been able to score in five innings in total in these three games. They need to keep building pressure against a Los Angeles team that can have a big burst, just like they did in Game 1.
Cristopher Sanchez will get the ball again, coming off an excellent performance in Game 1, where he went 5.2 innings and allowed two runs on four hits. If the bullpen holds them off, this is an entirely different series.
The Dodgers had plenty of opportunities to end this series on Wednesday, but they went just 1-7 with runners in scoring position. At some point, Shohei Ohtani has to get it going, as he's been struggling this postseason, hitting just .174, but they've thankfully had Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez produce at the top of the lineup.
Tyler Glasnow gets the ball after a relief appearance in Game 1, pitching 1.2 scoreless innings. This could be a case where, if Glasnow gets into any trouble, Dave Roberts might rely on his bullpen to keep this game close.
Los Angeles does not want this series to go back to Philly. If Kershaw had pitched better in Game 3, the Dodgers might have been more inspired to try to end this series. The Phillies might have prolonged their season by just one more night.
Pick: Dodgers Moneyline (-132)