Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers 5/31/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB: 10:10 PM
May. 31, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Los Angeles Dodgers -160 O/U 8.5
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered their Thursday night game with the New York Mets red hot in many ways. Not only had the Los Angeles Dodgers won 7 of their 9 prior games, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored an average of 8.7 runs per game in those 7 victories.
The Philadelphia Phillies are off a 5-3 home loss to the St Louis Cardinals yesterday. Prior to that loss on Thursday, the Philadelphia Phillies had won 5 of 6 and scored an average of 7.4 runs per game in those 5 victories.
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The Philadelphia Phillies are starting Jake Arrieta Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Although Jake Arrieta is having a solid season and also has enjoyed recent success in starts against the Dodgers, it is difficult to imagine him enjoying success here the way that LA has been swinging the lumber.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are starting Kenta Maeda in this match-up and, like Jake Arrieta, he is enjoying a strong season through the first two months. However, Kenta Maeda did allow 2 homers in his most recent start. Also, Kenta Maeda has allowed 8 earned runs in 11 and 2/3 innings in his last 3 starts against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Recent Betting Trends:
Philadelphia is 25-41 on the road when the total is 8 to 8.5
Phillies O/U is 4-1 last 5 road games
Philadelphia is 14-7 this season when the total is 8 to 8.5
Los Angeles is 28-11 this season against right-handed starters
Dodgers O/U is 15-8 this season when playing against a team with a winning record
Los Angeles is 14-5 this season as a home favorite of -125 to -175
Free Betting Pick: OVER 8.5 in Los Angeles Dodgers
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs should be early and often and plentiful in this one. The best bet (value) is to play over the total based on a projected final score of Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5