Learn How to Watch the Phillies vs Dodgers Game – September 15, 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 15, 2025, both teams enter this matchup with impressive records. The Dodgers sit at 84-65, while the Phillies boast a remarkable 89-61 record, making this a pivotal series between two of the National League’s top contenders. In their last game, the Dodgers triumphed over the Phillies with a decisive 10-2 victory, while Philadelphia is looking to bounce back after a tough 10-3 loss.

On the mound, the Dodgers are projected to start Anthony Banda, a left-handed pitcher whose recent performance has been less than stellar. Banda typically averages just 1.0 inning pitched, with projections indicating he might allow 0.6 earned runs and give up 1.0 hits today, which presents a challenging scenario for Los Angeles. Conversely, the Phillies will counter with Ranger Suarez, another left-hander who is having a standout season. With a 12-6 record and an excellent 2.77 ERA, Suarez has been a crucial asset for Philadelphia. His last outing was particularly impressive, as he pitched 6 innings with no earned runs and 12 strikeouts.

Offensively, the Dodgers rank 3rd in MLB, showcasing their power with the 2nd most home runs this season. Their best hitter has been on fire lately, with a .462 batting average over the past week. Meanwhile, the Phillies also boast a strong offense, ranking 4th overall and 2nd in team batting average. With both teams producing at a high level, the Game Total is set at an average of 8.5 runs, suggesting an exciting matchup ahead.

The Dodgers’ bullpen ranks 1st in MLB, which could be a significant advantage if they can hand over a lead to their relievers. With both teams in contention and a close matchup anticipated, expect a thrilling game at Dodger Stadium.

Philadelphia Phillies Insights

• Ranger Suarez – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-150/+115)
  Ranger Suarez’s 89.4-mph velocity on his fastball this season is a substantial 1.4-mph decrease from last year’s 90.8-mph figure.
  Explain: Velocity is a key component to fastball success in generating strikeouts and preventing runs, so a pitcher whose velocity decreases will likely see worse results.
• Harrison Bader – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-190/+145)
  Harrison Bader is penciled in 1st in the batting order today, which would be an upgrade from his 92% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.
  Explain: The higher in the order a player bats, the more plate appearances he will get and the more opportunities he will get to hit the Over for every market. A player who hits higher in the order than he normally does may provide extra value opportunity since the market may be based on him hitting lower.
• The Philadelphia Phillies have 4 bats in their projected offense today with a high (i.e. over 27%) underlying K% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT X) (Kyle Schwarber, Brandon Marsh, Otto Kemp, Weston Wilson).
  Explain: Teams that have multiple high-strikeout hitters will make it much easier for the opposing pitcher to record strikeouts

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Anthony Banda will “start” for Los Angeles Dodgers in today’s game but will function as an opener and may not go more than a couple innings.
  Explain: Openers have become a common strategy where a relief pitcher is used for the first (and maybe second) inning. This can suppress early run scoring as relievers are generally of a higher quality than non-ace starters.
• Teoscar Hernandez – Over/Under 1.5 Total Bases (+120/-150)
  Teoscar Hernandez has seen a big gain in his exit velocity of late; just compare his 97.5-mph average in the last week’s worth of games to his seasonal 89.9-mph average.
  Explain: Hitting the ball hard increases the chances of either a home run or the ball landing in fair territory for a hit before a fielder can get to it.
• Los Angeles Dodgers – 2H Moneyline
  According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen grades out as the best among all teams in the majors.
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game’s runs.

Betting Trends

• Los Angeles Dodgers – 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline (-115)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 16 of their last 22 games at home (+10.45 Units / 23% ROI)
• Philadelphia Phillies – Over/Under 3.5 Team Total (-140/+110)
  The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Team Total Under in 36 of their last 50 away games (+20.35 Units / 34% ROI)
• Mookie Betts – Over/Under 0.5 Home Runs (+480/-800)
  Mookie Betts has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games (+15.60 Units / 156% ROI)