Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for NLDS 2 on 10/6

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. The Dodgers lead the best-of-5 series 1-0. This game is set to begin at 6:08 PM at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.

The Dodgers have a regular-season record of 93-69, with a road record of 41-40. They will rely on Blake Snell, who has an ERA of 2.35. The Phillies, who finished the regular season with a 96-66 record, will have Jesús Luzardo on the mound. Luzardo has a season ERA of 3.92. The weather is expected to be warm with a clear sky, and the game will be televised on TBS.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a winning streak in recent games. They secured a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, where Teoscar Hernández hit a home run. Shohei Ohtani, however, went 0 for 4 in this game.

In their game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Dodgers won 8-4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched for 6 2/3 innings, allowing no earned runs. Mookie Betts led with four hits, including three doubles.

Blake Snell will start the next game for the Dodgers with an ERA of 2.35. In their last game against the Reds, the Dodgers hit five home runs. Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each contributed two home runs in that game.

Dodgers vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -130, Phillies Moneyline +111

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 5-3 on October 4th. In that game, the Phillies had 5 hits but no home runs.

In their game against the Minnesota Twins on September 28th, the Phillies won 2-1. Max Kepler hit a home run, helping the team to victory. The Phillies managed only 3 hits but made them count.

The Phillies have shown strength in pitching, ranking 8th in ERA with a 3.79. Their batting average in the regular season was .258, which ranks 2nd. Key players like Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner will be crucial in their upcoming game against the Dodgers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -130. The Phillies have a moneyline of +111. Based on the hitting and pitching stats, the Dodgers have a slight edge. The Dodgers have a stronger slugging percentage and rank better in strikeouts. I recommend picking the Dodgers to win with a projected score of Dodgers 5, Phillies 3.

The total for this game is set at 7.5 runs. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Dodgers ranking 5th in batting average against. The Phillies have an earned run average of 3.79, ranked 8th. Given these stats, I recommend taking the under 7.5 runs.