Los Angeles Dodgers VS. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Analysis
The Phillies host the Dodgers in the first contest of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, May 20, 2022.
The Dodgers are placed in the National League West with a record of – overall and – on the road, which trails the diviision leading by games. The Phillies enter Friday’s matchup positioned in the National League East standings with records of – overall and – at home, which trails the division leading by games.
- Time: 7:05 PM p.m. ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Los Angeles Dodgers VS. Philadelphia Phillies – Current Form
The Dodgers were tripped up by the Pittsburgh Pirates last Wednesday, but grabbed 1 of 3 games last Wednesday against the Diamondbacks. The Phillies won against the Mariners last Wednesday with 2-1, only to lose to Padres last Thursday.
Los Angeles Dodgers VS. Philadelphia Phillies – Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles: Julio Urías (2-3, 3 ERA)
Julio Urías takes the mound in the series opener as he makes his seventh start of the season for the Dodgers in this contest. He comes in 2-3 with a 3 ERA, a 1.139 WHIP, eight walks and 26 strikeouts over 36 innings of work on the year. Urías lost his most recent start against Philadelphia Phillies, as Los Angeles’s left-hander surrendered eight runs on eight hits, walks, and three strikeouts during the Dodgers’ 3-8 home loss on May 14, 2022. Pitching on the road this season, Urías is 1-2 with a 3.316 ERA, a 1.421 WHIP, seven walks and 14 strikeouts over 19 innings in four starts.
Philadelphia: Ranger Suárez (4-1, 3.716 ERA)
Philadelphia’ left-hander Ranger Suárez takes the mound for his seventh start of the season. Suárez looks to improve on a 4-1 record and 3.716 ERA in 36.3 innings, while striking out 28, walking 13 batters, and posting a 1.376 WHIP. Suárez grabbed the win in his last start, which came on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2022. He threw seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits with one walks and six strikeouts in an eventual 3-8 Phillies win. Suárez is 1-1 with a 4.909 ERA across 15 home starts this season, which includes seven walks, 11 strikeouts, and a 1.582 WHIP over 18.3 innings of action
Los Angeles Dodgers VS. Philadelphia Phillies – Series History
Los Angeles had a great 2021 season in this matchup, tallying a 4-2 mark. The Phillies have won 3 of 4 contests against the Dodgers this season.