Dodgers vs. Phillies: Game 1 predictions, odds, and picks - August 5, MLB 2024

On Monday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will descend on Dodger Stadium for a three-game series against Shohei Ohtani and company. In the second and final meeting between the two clubs this season, the Dodgers hope that hosting the NL's top club will go better than it did the last time these two clubs met.

In the last series in mid-July, Philly outscored the Los Angeles Dodgers 19-5 over the course of the series, and took all three games. Now, with home-field advantage, it will be LA's turn to prove themselves.

"The Dodgers and Phillies begin a series in LA tomorrow. Is this a preview of the NLCS?" - MLB Network

Los Angeles appears to be in a better position now than the last time the pair of clubs met. Fresh off a convincing series win over the Oakland Athletics this weekend, LA is now 9-6 since the All-Star break.

Weather conditions are expected to be favorable for Monday's game, and the first pitch for Monday's game is expected at 7:10 pm PT.

Phillies vs Dodgers Betting Odds

Monday 5/8 - 7:10 PT	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Philadelphia Phillies	+110	+1.5 -200	O 8 +100
Los Angeles Dodgers	-130	-1.5 +165	U 8 -120

Where to Watch Phillies vs Dodgers

The viewing options will differ based on where you are tuning in from. For fans based in the Philadelphia area, NBC Sports Philadelphia will have you covered. For those based in southern California, tune into SportsNetLA to catch the action.

Alternatively, an increasing number of fans have turned to streaming services, with MLB.TV and fubo being among the most popular.

Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction

Over the past seven days, the Phillies' 4.91 ERA ranks them 22nd out of 30 MLB clubs. Meanwhile, during that period, the Dodgers rank 8th.

On Monday, fans will get the opportunity to see a high-profile pitching matchup between Tyler Glasnow and Aaron Nola; both had massive offseason extensions but have each shown some inconsistency of late. Though he is still 8-6 with a 3.50 ERA this season, Glasnow has surrendered fifteen earned runs in his past twenty-one innings.

"-Top 2 teams in NL (Phillies, Dodgers) start 3-game set in LA - Red Sox and Royals face off with big AL Wild Card implications -Twins look to stay hot and extend win streak to 5. No better way to start your week" - MLB

Phillies bats will bring the same suspects who fell the Dodgers in last series. In the past seven days, Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm are both hitting over .300. However, Shohei Ohtani himself is a career .303 hitter against Philadelphia.

Prediction: Los Angeles W, 4-2