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Model Predicts Over in High-Stakes Dodgers-Phillies Matchup
22 Jul
Summary
- Model predicts over 9 combined runs in the Dodgers vs. Phillies game.
- Justin Wrobleski starts for the Dodgers against Zack Wheeler for the Phillies.
- The Phillies won the previous night's game 10-7 against the Dodgers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night in a matchup featuring top National League contenders and esteemed pitchers. The Phillies secured a 10-7 victory on Monday, impacting the standings for both teams.
Justin Wrobleski, with a 10-2 record and 2.69 ERA, is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers against Zack Wheeler, who boasts a 10-1 record and 2.13 ERA for the Phillies. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park.
SportsLine's projection model, which has a strong recent record in MLB picks, simulated the game 10,000 times. It predicts the combined score will exceed 9 runs, a trend seen in four of the Dodgers' last seven games and historically on the Phillies' home field.
The model also identifies value on the money line, with specific player projections for total bases. It anticipates Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman for the Dodgers, and Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber for the Phillies to be key offensive contributors.
