Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NL Divisional Round in the 2025 MLB Playoffs.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Info

Date: Monday, October 6, 2025
Time: 6:08 p.m. ET / 3:08 p.m. PT
Location: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV: TBS / truTV / HBO Max

Dodgers vs. Phillies Betting Info

Spread / Run Line
- Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
- Phillies +1.5 (-170)
Moneyline
- Dodgers -122
- Phillies +104
Total (Over/Under)
- Over 7.5 (-118)
- Under 7.5 (-104)

*Odds via FanDuel

Season Betting Trends

Moneyline
- Dodgers: 97-69
- Phillies: 71-82-10
Run Line
- Dodgers: 75-90
- Phillies: 85-78
Totals (Over-Under)
- Dodgers: 80-79-6
- Phillies: 72-81-10

Los Angeles Dodgers @ Philadelphia Phillies Preview

Coming off a 5–3 win behind Shohei Ohtani’s strong pitching debut and Teoscar Hernández’s late three-run homer, the Dodgers enter Game 2 of the NLDS with a chance to seize full control of the series. Philadelphia now faces an early test at home after dropping Game 1, where their offense struggled to string together hits despite early opportunities. The Phillies will try to reset quickly behind their home crowd, where they’ve been formidable all season.

Los Angeles hands the ball to Blake Snell, who brings elite swing-and-miss stuff and postseason experience. Snell’s ability to navigate Philadelphia’s right-handed power bats—including Bryce Harper, J.T. Realmuto, and Trea Turner—will be critical as the Dodgers aim to quiet a lineup that had success against them during the regular season. The Phillies counter with Jesús Luzardo, looking to keep L.A.’s offense in check after Game 1’s late surge. Both teams’ bullpens will again play a massive role, particularly with two high-strikeout starters who don’t typically go deep into games.

Strategically, Philadelphia must capitalize early; falling behind Snell and a rested Dodgers bullpen could tilt the series heavily toward Los Angeles. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are looking to maintain their balanced offensive approach, with Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Hernández all in rhythm. This matchup features two top rotations, but Game 2 could hinge on situational hitting and bullpen execution rather than sheer firepower.

Dodgers/Phillies Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 1189-937-15 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Here are the last 5 matchups:

Dodgers 5, Phillies 3 — October 4, 2025
Dodgers 5, Phillies 0 — September 17, 2025
Phillies 9, Dodgers 6 — September 16, 2025
Phillies 6, Dodgers 5 — September 15, 2025
Dodgers 3, Phillies 1 — April 5, 2025

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