Free MLB Prediction Philadelphia Phillies (64-53) at Los Angeles Dodgers (58-59): In game 1 of this 4-game set, the Los Angeles Dodgers are -124 betting odds money line favorites against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies (+104) at SBGglobal.com. After getting rough up a bit on the road, going 2-4, the Dodgers return to So Cal for a 10-game home stretch. However, things will not get any easier for the blue team, as they’ll face some pretty stiff competition (Phillies, Brewers, Rockies).

Joe Torre and the Dodgers are coming off a heart-breaking (4-5) loss to their long-time interstate rivals, the San Francisco Giants (50-66).

Thanks to bad pitching, and very sloppy defense, San Fran was able to steal one away from LA in the final game of their series. The Giants went on to win that series 2-1. 

The Philadelphia Phillies continue to stay afloat in the tight National League East. Nevertheless, just 4½ games separates 3 teams in that division, with the Phillies leading the pack (New York Mets 2 GB, Florida Marlins 2½ GB). Philadelphia was able to take 2 out of 3 from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and thus, come in winners of their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Dodgers dropped 2 out of 3 to the struggling Giants, and went just 4-6 in their last 10 games. LA continues to trail the Arizona Diamondbacks in the race for the NL West crown by a mere 1½ games.

Tonight for the Philadelphia Phillies, RHP Kyle Kendrick (10-5, 4.37 ERA) takes on the Dodgers’ RHP Derek Lowe (8-10, 4.10). The OVER/UNDER in this Free MLB Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies at Los Angeles Dodgers has been set at a total of 8 runs.

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