Guy Boston liked taking Philadelphia as an underdog against the Dodgers, calling it essentially a "50-50 spot" between two high-octane lineups. He noted that both pitchers, Glasnow and Sanchez, throw pitch types (fastball, slider, sinker, changeup) that their opposing hitters have historically hit well. With two powerful offenses, he saw equal chances for either side to have a breakout inning at any given moment. In such situations he prefers the underdog price, citing Philadelphia's +118 valuation as solid betting value.

Bettor Mark is backing the Dodgers on the money line against the Phillies. He likes the Dodgers' matchup given starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow coming off a dominant first start and the Dodgers facing a regression candidate in Christopher Sanchez. Mark believes Sanchez's strong early performances won't sustain. He highlights the Dodgers' ability to effectively handle left-handed pitching. He initially bet the Dodgers at -120 and still likes it at -135, emphasizing the rare opportunity to back LA at this relatively short price.

Brad Francis advised backing the Dodgers on the money line versus the Phillies, noting Philadelphia's significant recent troubles as underdogs after losing their previous game, with seven straight defeats in such scenarios. He highlighted the favorable pitching matchup for Los Angeles featuring Tyler Glasnow against Cristopher Sanchez, expecting this game to be a low-scoring pitchers' duel. Ultimately, Brad trusts the Dodgers' stronger lineup and Glasnow's pitching, recommending capitalizing on a solid price making Los Angeles appealing on the money line.

Cash Out Sports Picks is recommending taking the Philadelphia Phillies money line against the Dodgers, emphasizing Christopher Sanchez's impressive track record. Sanchez was elite at home last season, posting a remarkable 2.21 ERA. He had a strong season debut, allowing one run in 5.1 innings, and historically excels against the Dodgers, giving up just three runs across 12 innings, winning both matchups. Moreover, Philadelphia has won Sanchez's last eight starts as a tremendous sign of consistency. Even though the Dodgers started 9-1, Phillies have shown they can compete and Sanchez brings significant betting value as home underdogs.

Dana Lane is cautious about backing Tyler Glasnow against the Phillies, noting he threw only 79 pitches in his first game back from an elbow strain. Lane emphasized Glasnow, despite pitching well against Atlanta in his previous start, is still figuring out mechanics to minimize elbow stress. With Glasnow's limited pitch count potentially capping his innings, coupled with the Phillies lineup presenting a tougher test than he faced last start, Lane views Glasnow's ability to pitch deep into this game with skepticism, negatively impacting the Dodgers' betting appeal.

Dana Lane's free play is taking the Phillies on the run line at +1.5, minus $1.35 against the Dodgers. Lane highlighted Tyler Glasnow's limited pitch count (79 pitches in his first start after elbow strain) and uncertainty about whether he'll be allowed to pitch deeper into games as a key factor. Additionally, Freddie Freeman's recent injury landing him on the IL significantly impacts the Dodgers lineup. Lane pointed out the Phillies' pitcher Christopher Sanchez being effective in his last start, allowing just one run over 5.1 innings against Colorado. Philadelphia's consistency to cover the run line (6-2) further supports his confidence. He emphasized ensuring bettors shop carefully for odds around -135, insisting this line provided solid betting value versus some higher prices elsewhere.

JD Bets backed the Dodgers moneyline versus Philadelphia due to confidence in Tyler Glasnow's impressive recent performance where he struck out 8 Braves hitters and allowed zero earned runs. Bets contrasted this performance with Phillies starter Chris Sanchez who had decent numbers but faced a significantly weaker Rockies offense. Convinced the Dodgers bats will provide adequate support combined with Glasnow's dominance, JD labeled the Dodgers as a clear betting pick.

Kyle Purviance recommends Miguel Rojas to record two or more total bases against Aaron Nola, emphasizing a notably positive batter-pitcher history. Over a significant sample of 36 at bats against Nola, Rojas is 11-for-36 (.306 average) with only one strikeout across 38 plate appearances, indicating he's seeing Nola's pitches exceedingly well. Purviance specifically mentions Rojas's history of extra-base hits (three doubles), suggesting Rojas will have generous odds for this player prop and considers it a strong betting angle given the matchup.

Dylan Rockford recommended the Dodgers at plus 110, noting strong value given their potency at the plate. Although Roki Sasaki's initial MLB performances have been shaky, Rockford placed more emphasis on the Dodgers' offense and bullpen advantage over Philadelphia. Additionally, Phillies starter Aaron Nola struggled considerably against a relatively weak Nationals offense (allowing five earned runs in five innings), signaling vulnerability against a far superior Dodgers lineup. Rockford's own numbers priced the Dodgers as favorites at -115, indicating value at current odds. He also likes the under 8.5 total, suggesting faith in bullpen matchups to limit scoring late.

Scott Reichel expressed strong skepticism about Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki, noting Sasaki's early struggles since transitioning from Japan to MLB. Sasaki has a 5.79 ERA through two starts, hasn't provided innings depth, and visibly appears overwhelmed emotionally in the major league setting, especially in a big market like Los Angeles. Reichel specifically referenced agent comments regarding emotional concerns as a significant red flag. Considering Sasaki’s persistent struggles and emotional challenges, Reichel recommended leaning on the Phillies, even with uncertainty over Aaron Nola after his own poor outing against the Nationals.

Joe Pisapia confidently picked the Phillies as a strong bet to hand the Dodgers their first loss of the season, highlighting factors like hostile fans at home in Philly, challenging cross-country travel for Los Angeles, and Jesus Luzardo's excellent recent form. Pisapia pointed out this will be LA's first genuinely difficult road environment this season and expected Philly's intensity and the travel factor to negatively impact the previously unbeaten Dodgers, viewing the Phillies at plus-money as valuable betting upside.

Kenny G expressed concerns about Dodgers pitching prospect Roki Sasaki against Philadelphia. Sasaki struggled to find the strike zone badly in his early outings, with 5 walks in 3 innings vs the Cubs, and more control problems against the Tigers (4 walks in 2.2 innings). Although the Dodgers still won those games, Kenny noted Sasaki's inability to work deep into games and cautioned against relying heavily on him yet. Facing a Phillies team currently on a four-game winning streak and an offense he respects, Kenny suggests clear caution here, believing Sasaki could be vulnerable against a lineup far tougher than he previously faced.

It's The Final Round highlighted the strong matchup advantage Mookie Betts has against Aaron Nola, based on their three-year history and Nola's pitch arsenal. Betts has excelled versus Nola, hitting .462 (6 hits in 13 at bats with 2 home runs). Specifically, Betts performs exceptionally well against pitches like Nola's sinker (.383 avg), four-seam fastball (.286 avg), and cutter (.400 avg), on which Nola struggles considerably (allowed batting averages of .345 with sinker and .375 with cutter). Although the knuckle curve is Nola's premier pitch (33% usage), he's still allowing a .231 avg against it. With this favorable data, It’s The Final Round loves the opportunity to target bets on Betts’ success versus Nola.

Bettor Mark chose Phillies +1 at -148 on DraftKings against the Dodgers, emphasizing that Philadelphia's strong 6-1 start has gone underappreciated next to LA's 8-1 record. He expects Aaron Nola, despite his poor season debut (8.44 ERA), to rebound closer to career norms. Mark feels the Phillies will compete intensely, motivated more than the Dodgers, with the +1 run granting bet security in a tight contest and possibly high-scoring game compared to their previous 3-2 victory.

Cash Out Sports Picks recommends betting the over in Dodgers versus Phillies, emphasizing questionable pitching matchups for both teams. Notably, Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki has struggled early in his rookie year, unable to get through more than three innings in his starts. With Sasaki likely exiting early again, Los Angeles will need multiple bullpen arms, creating opportunities for Phillies hitters to thrive. Meanwhile, Aaron Nola, usually reliable, struggled in his season-opener by giving up two home runs against the Nationals, indicating he's vulnerable against the Dodgers' potent lineup. Given these shaky pitching situations combined with both offenses' strength, this game has strong potential for a high-scoring outcome.

Cash Out Sports Picks suggests betting on the Phillies money line against the Dodgers, highlighting Philadelphia's strong pitching advantage with veteran Aaron Nola against Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki. Sasaki has struggled early in the season, never making it beyond three innings and lasting only 1.2 innings in his debut. Nola comes into this matchup with a deep track record of reliability, though he opened the season with a rocky start against Washington. The Phillies have a fully healthy lineup of offensive threats playing at home, whereas Los Angeles is without key hitter Freddie Freeman, sidelined with an ankle injury. Given Nola's pedigree, Sasaki's struggles, and Philadelphia's home advantage, the Phillies provide excellent value against the powerful Dodgers.

ESPN Fantasy advised benching Roki Sasaki for his upcoming start versus the Philadelphia Phillies due to his difficult transition to Major League Baseball. Despite possessing elite-level stuff comparable to top pitching prospect Paul Skenes, Sasaki has struggled significantly with command so far, walking nine batters in his first 4 2/3 MLB innings. ESPN emphasized it's wise to maintain patience for Sasaki until he adjusts better to MLB hitters, making Saturday's tough road matchup against a quality Phillies lineup particularly risky.

Data Skrive flagged Tommy Edman as an underrated DFS and prop option versus the Phillies, highlighting his surprisingly potent power start. Edman has drilled 5 home runs through 9 games in 2025, homering in 55.6% of contests. With generous odds of +630 on his home run prop for Saturday, Edman provides notable value based on his impressive early-season slugging ability.

Data Skrive highlighted Kyle Schwarber as a prime DFS and betting target for his Saturday home run prop (+370) against the Dodgers. Schwarber is currently in fantastic early-season form, smashing 4 home runs through just 7 games—a home run in 57.1% of his 2025 outings so far. Given these impressive slugging stats, he represents strong potential upside in DFS lineups and betting markets.

Greg Peterson recommends betting against Aaron Nola and the Phillies, siding instead with the Dodgers (+102). Nola has consistently underperformed expectations since 2021, posting a 3.98 ERA with poor home-run control (1.3 HR/9) and allowing five runs in his recent debut. Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki also faces command concerns (nine walks in just 4.2 innings), but he benefits from one of baseball's strongest lineups, averaging over 5.6 runs per game so far. Additionally, LA's bullpen boasts a sparkling 1.83 ERA, providing further backing for a Dodgers victory.

Eric Lindquist strongly endorses betting the Dodgers money line versus the Phillies, emphasizing a key rest advantage. He highlights the Dodgers' rested bullpen following a day off compared to Philadelphia's recent bullpen stress after their matchup with Colorado, where key reliever Jose Alvarado was heavily utilized. Lindquist also praises the overall strength of the Dodgers lineup anchored by Shohei Ohtani and Michael Conforto, alongside impressive new pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto who holds an outstanding 34.1% strikeout rate. He confidently recommends the Dodgers at the current money line odds of -134.

Drew Martin recommended betting on the Philadelphia Phillies as home underdogs against the Dodgers. Martin noted that despite the Dodgers' impressive 8-0 start and plus-22 run differential, this game represents their first true road test after opening the season in Japan and then playing at home. He emphasized the Dodgers have struggled relatively against left-handed pitching early this season, while Philadelphia's Jose Luzardo, in his first Phillies home start, is coming off an impressive first outing with 11 strikeouts in five innings. Martin also highlighted Philadelphia's elite offense, ranking top-two overall in team OPS and number one against righties, making them an attractive plus-price home underdog at +129.

Cash Out Sports Picks emphasized betting on the Dodgers money line against the Phillies, referencing LA's dominant offensive performance early this season. With a league-leading .294 team batting average and average of over seven runs per game, the Dodgers pose a serious threat to Philadelphia, whose own pitching staff has struggled significantly, holding a 6.26 team ERA and a high 1.5 WHIP. Given the stark contrast in team hitting and pitching effectiveness thus far, the Dodgers are strongly recommended.

Despite facing a tough team in the Dodgers, FanDuel's strikeout prop suggests confidence in Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, setting his over/under at 5.5 strikeouts. Luzardo racked up an impressive 11 strikeouts in his only appearance this year, nearly double the current prop line. Given Luzardo's electric stuff and proven elite strikeout upside (11 Ks in prior outing), hitting the over at near-even odds (-104) presents strong betting value.

Data Skrive recommends the Dodgers (-146) as the favored winner in their road matchup against the Phillies (+123). With an impressive, undefeated 8-0 start, Los Angeles is the solid pick, and the analysis also expects a high-scoring game, projecting the total runs to exceed the set line of 8.

B Wade highly recommended Shohei Ohtani to go over 0.5 runs in his matchup against the Phillies. He highlighted Shohei’s incredibly consistent scoring, having scored in every game this season and even walking off the previous game. He labeled him clearly as the best player in baseball currently. He further emphasized the favorable matchup against Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo, who had a subpar season last year with a 5.00 ERA and a 3-6 record, making him very beatable. B Wade explained this matchup has potential to turn into an offensive shootout, given both teams' strong offenses. Expecting Shohei to either hit a home run or get on base and get driven in, he confidently recommended betting over 0.5 runs for Shohei.

Matt Perrault is confidently backing the Phillies at plus 120 moneyline against the undefeated Dodgers. He highlights Philadelphia's strong 5-1 start to the season, including a perfect 3-0 at home, after defeating the Rockies 3-1 in their most recent game. Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo was impressive in his first outing and being a lefty could pose matchup issues for Los Angeles. The Dodgers, despite their historic 8-0 start coming off a championship, just lost Freddie Freeman to an ankle injury after slipping in the shower, which may negatively impact their potent lineup. Perrault emphasizes the rarity of getting significant plus-money value on the Phillies at home, making this wager too good to pass up, especially given Philadelphia's offensive success thus far.

Michael Savio strongly recommends backing the Dodgers run line at -1.5 (+118) against Philadelphia, despite the Phillies' league-best batting average. Savio expresses serious skepticism regarding Phillies starter Jesus Luzardo, who performed well against the weaker Nationals lineup previously but is now facing a historically strong Dodgers offense. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, LA’s emerging pitching star, has performed impressively this year, striking out 14 hitters in just ten innings and surrendering just three runs. The Phillies have yet to encounter Yamamoto’s pitching style, leading Savio to expect adjustment issues and another Dodgers victory. Los Angeles, currently undefeated at 8-0, are poised to comfortably extend this winning streak tonight.

Fantasy Insider labeled Tyler Glasnow the key stud pitcher for Draftstars' MLB Tuesday DFS slate, projecting him for the highest fantasy points at 21.8 despite his significant $21,570 salary. They mentioned Glasnow's elite projection and advocated building DFS lineups with him at the core due to his unmatched upside.