Phillies vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 October 2025
Last updated: Oct 4, 2025, 10:40PM | Published: Oct 3, 2025, 1:28PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, starting at 9:38am AEDT.
The Phillies will have Cristopher Sánchez (0-0, 0.00 ERA) start, up against Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 0.00 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Phillies vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power 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 51% 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 listed below:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.87, Dodgers $1.95
- Line: Phillies -1.5 ($2.90), Dodgers +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.87 and the Dodgers at $1.95.
The Phillies are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Dodgers, with odds of $2.90 available at TAB.
For the underdog Dodgers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.43.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Dodgers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 67% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 62% of the time.
Phillies vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Phillies -1.5 at $2.90 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Phillies vs Dodgers betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting experience to give you the best possible advice every time.
Even though the Dodgers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Phillies -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
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.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Philadelphia vs LA Dodgers match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs LA Dodgers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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