Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/22

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The game is set for Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBC.

The Dodgers hold the top spot in the NL West with a record of 64-38. The Phillies are second in the NL East with a 56-46 record. Eric Lauer will pitch for the Dodgers, while Aaron Nola takes the mound for the Phillies.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a tight win against the Philadelphia Phillies. They managed only five hits but made them count with a home run and two extra-base hits. Justin Wrobleski was the key on the mound, going 6 1/3 innings with one earned run.

In their last five games, the Dodgers have had mixed results, winning three and losing two. Their hitting has been consistent, with key contributions from players like Max Muncy and Mookie Betts. The team ranks high in batting average and on-base percentage, sitting at third and second in the league, respectively.

Eric Lauer is expected to start for the Dodgers in the next game. He has a season record of 4-5 with a 4.81 ERA. Lauer will look to improve his performance and help the Dodgers secure another win against the Phillies.

Dodgers vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -118, Phillies Moneyline -102, Dodgers Runline -1.5 (+130), Phillies Runline +1.5 (-156), Total Over 9.5 (-106), Total Under 9.5 (-115)

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have shown mixed results in their recent games. They recorded a win against the Dodgers on July 20th with a score of 10-7. In that game, Trea Turner was a key player, hitting two home runs and driving in five runs.

Philadelphia’s batting stats for the season place them in the middle of the league. They have a batting average of .236 and rank 18th in that category. Their power is evident with 133 home runs, placing them 4th in the league for that stat.

Aaron Nola is expected to start the next game for the Phillies. He has a season record of 3-7 with a 5.68 ERA. Nola has accumulated 108 strikeouts, which is a strength for the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored on the moneyline at -118. The Phillies are at -102. The Dodgers have a strong pitching staff with a 3.54 ERA, ranked 3rd, and a batting average against of .216, ranked 1st. This gives them an edge over the Phillies, who have a 4.22 ERA, ranked 13th. I recommend picking the Dodgers to win.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Dodgers have a strong on-base percentage of .339, ranked 2nd, while the Phillies have a lower batting average of .236, ranked 18th. Given the Dodgers’ pitching strength and the Phillies’ lower hitting stats, the game may not reach the total. I recommend picking the under 9.5 runs.