Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction for NLDS 3 on 10/8

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The Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers meet for Game 3 of the NLDS. The Dodgers lead the series 2-0. They are one win away from advancing in the playoffs. This game takes place at Dodger Stadium, with a clear sky and a light breeze expected.

Aaron Nola will pitch for the Phillies. He has a season ERA of 6.01. The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who has an ERA of 2.49. The game airs on TBS at 9:08 PM on October 8, 2025.

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies have had a challenging recent stretch with losses in their last two games against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In their October 6th game, the Phillies managed 7 hits but fell short, losing 4-3. Jesús Luzardo pitched well, allowing only 2 earned runs over 6 innings.

In the regular season, the Phillies showed strong batting stats. They ranked second in batting average at .258 and fourth in slugging percentage at .431. Kyle Schwarber led the team with 56 home runs and 132 RBIs, showing his power at the plate.

Philadelphia’s pitching has seen mixed results. The team holds an ERA of 3.79, ranking eighth overall. Aaron Nola, their starting pitcher for the next game, has struggled with a 6.01 ERA this season.

Phillies vs Dodgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Phillies Moneyline +151, Dodgers Moneyline -178, Phillies Runline +1.5 (-140), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (+118), Total Over 7.5 (-118), Total Under 7.5 (-103)

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have shown strong performances in their recent games. In the game against the Philadelphia Phillies on October 6th, they secured a win by 4-3. Blake Snell pitched six innings, allowing just one hit and no earned runs, while striking out nine batters.

Offensively, the Dodgers have been steady. They have a batting average of .253, ranking 4th in the league. Shohei Ohtani has been a key player with 55 home runs and a batting average of .282 this season.

On the pitching front, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to start against the Phillies. Yamamoto boasts an ERA of 2.49 and has struck out many batters this season. His performance will be crucial as the Dodgers aim to continue their winning streak.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored on the moneyline at -178, and they have a strong home record. The Phillies, with a moneyline of +151, face a tough challenge. Given the Dodgers’ higher slugging percentage and better pitching stats, picking the Dodgers to win is a safe choice. The projected score is Dodgers 5, Phillies 3.

The total line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -118 and the under at -103. Both teams show solid hitting stats, but the Dodgers’ pitching may limit scoring. With the projected score of 5-3, taking the under 7.5 is a reasonable pick.