Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 October 2025
Last updated: Oct 3, 2025, 8:20PM | Published: Oct 3, 2025, 1:28PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, beginning at 9:38am AEDT.
The Phillies will have Cristopher Sánchez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) start, while the Dodgers will counter with Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Phillies vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Philadelphia vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 52% chance of winning against the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.83, Dodgers $2.00
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.75), Dodgers +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Phillies at $1.83 and the Dodgers at $2.00.
The Phillies are 1.5-run favourites against the Dodgers, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Dodgers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dodgers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Phillies vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Dodgers +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Phillies vs Dodgers predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Dodgers to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Phillies vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Philadelphia vs LA Dodgers game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
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Phillies vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Phillies and Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 9:38am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Sunday 5 October 2025
- Time: 9:38am AEDT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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