Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction: Why Philadelphia is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [7/21/2026]
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers will lock horns in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler (10-1, 2.13 ERA), up against Justin Wrobleski (10-2, 2.69 ERA) for the Dodgers.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Phillies a slight edge with a 53.1% win probability over the Dodgers.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Dodgers vs. Phillies matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 53.1% chance of defeating the Dodgers.
According to our model, the Dodgers (+1.5) have a 63.2% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 57.8% chance of going over,.
Dodgers vs. Phillies odds [7/21/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+178) |
| Moneyline | +113 | -115 |
| Total | o8.5 (-110) | u8.5 (+120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Phillies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Phillies -1.5 | fanatics+178 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | +113 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best 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
Tuesday's MLB action between the Phillies and Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 53.1% win probability, will likely beat the Dodgers in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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