Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [7/20/2026]
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Monday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, starting at 7:10 PM ET.
The Phillies will have Cristopher Sánchez (11-4, 2.62 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Dodgers will counter with Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.81 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Dodgers vs. Phillies game.
This article offers further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 56.8% chance of defeating the Dodgers.
According to our model, the Dodgers (+1.5) have a 59.8% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 56.0% chance of going over,.
Dodgers vs. Phillies odds [7/20/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-150) | -1.5 (+147) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -138 |
| Total | o8.5 (-104) | u8.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Dodgers +1.5 | -150 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | +135 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -104 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Phillies and Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 56.8% win probability, will likely beat the Dodgers in Monday's MLB matchup.
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