- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-144) Philadelphia (+120)
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The Los Angeles Dodgers (63-37) are heading to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (55-45). In this matchup, the moneyline favors Los Angeles at -144, while Philadelphia stands at +120. The total for the game is set at 8 runs, with Eric Lauer and Zack Wheeler taking the mound.
The Dodgers are currently averaging 5.2 runs per game, ranking 3rd in the league. With a total of 517 runs scored, they boast a team on-base percentage of .342. Collectively, Los Angeles has hit 167 doubles and smashed 129 home runs. They have also earned 487 RBIs and amassed 873 hits this season, holding a team batting average of .260. Furthermore, the Dodgers possess a slugging percentage of .430, having struck out 788 times while drawing 402 walks.
Los Angeles holds a team ERA of 3.49, good for 3rd in the league, with their pitchers recording 890 strikeouts. This season, Dodgers’ pitchers have allowed 107 home runs and 362 runs (leading MLB). They have issued 301 walks, with a team FIP of 3.81. Over the season, they’ve given up 703 hits (7.2 per 9 innings) and 343 earned runs, featuring a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.14.
This season, Dodgers’ relievers have achieved a save rate of 70.3%, entering 99 save opportunities with 26 successful saves out of 37 chances. They have inherited 105 base runners, 33.3% of whom have scored. In high-pressure situations, the Dodgers’ bullpen has appeared 93 times, with a total of 318 relief pitchers used this year. The bullpen also holds 61 holds, ranking 7th in the league.
Los Angeles has recorded 2,653 putouts, paired with 836 assists and 36 errors, currently boasting a fielding percentage of .990, standing 2nd in professional baseball. With 57 double plays, they have converted 73.0% of balls in play into outs over 7,959 innings played, ranking 1st in the MLB.
Pitcher Eric Lauer has logged 741 innings, accumulating 690 career strikeouts with a lifetime ERA of 4.08 (allowing 336 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.315. He has conceded 708 hits (8.6 hits per nine innings) and issued 267 walks. Lauer has a career record of 48-39 with a FIP of 4.02, facing 3,166 opposing batters in his MLB tenure.
The Philadelphia Phillies currently have a team on-base percentage of .303 alongside a batting average of .236. Striking out 884 times (6th in MLB), they have recorded 792 hits this season, with 128 home runs and 417 RBIs. Their slugging percentage is .398, averaging 4.32 runs per game (19th in the league) and tallying 133 doubles, 296 walks, and 432 total runs.
This season, the Phillies have a WHIP of 1.319 and a team FIP of 3.80, ranking 26th in total hits allowed (874). Their pitching staff has given up 445 runs, resulting in a team ERA of 4.22. The strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 9.90 (976 strikeouts compared to 295 walks). Allowing 120 home runs, the Phillies average 4.52 runs per 9 innings (14th in the league).
Philadelphia has engaged their bullpen in 81 save situations, achieving 40 holds and 10 blown saves this season. In 39 save opportunities, the relievers have secured 29 saves. Moreover, their inherited runner score percentage is 33.3%, with 105 inherited runners. The bullpen has appeared 85 times in high-stress situations and handled 75 occasions with runners on base. Ranked 3rd in save percentage (74.4%), they have sent 332 bullpen pitchers into action this season.
The Phillies have recorded 55 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .986 (15th in baseball). With 818 assists and 49 errors, they have achieved 2,659 putouts in 7,977 innings played, yielding a defensive efficiency of 67.0% (29th in professional baseball).
In his MLB career, Zack Wheeler has allowed 1,536 hits while accumulating 1,928 strikeouts across 1,821 innings. With a record of 123-76, Wheeler possesses a 3.22 ERA and grants 7.6 hits per nine innings, surrendering 652 earned runs. His WHIP stands at 1.125, with a FIP of 3.2 and a K/BB ratio of 3.77, having faced 7,441 batters in his professional career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB encounter against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Philadelphia (+120)
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