Dodgers vs Phillies: How to Watch, Odds, Prediction and More

Jul 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack (96) throws during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack (96) throws during the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports / Jason Parkhurst-USA TODAY Sports
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Landon Knack will be the Dodgers' bulk-innings pitcher in relief of opener Anthony Banda against the Phillies. Left-hander Anthony Banda will be the opener, meaning he'll likely be asked to get through the tough lefties at the top of the Phillies' lineup — Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper — and then give the ball to Knack.

Here's what else you need to know about the third game of the series as the Dodgers look to avoid getting swept:

How to Watch

  • Time: 3:05 p.m. PT
  • Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
  • TV: SportsNet LA, MLB Network (out of market only)
  • Radio: 570 in Los Angeles

Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -155 / Dodgers +130

• Over/under: 9.5

• All odds via DraftKings

Prediction

The Dodgers' back-to-back losses in the first two games of the series are cause for concern, especially with their pitching staff hurting for arms. Landon Knack (1-2, 2.86 ERA) has been sturdy, allowing one earned run or fewer in four of his last five starts. For the Phillies, Aaron Nola (10-4, 3.48 ERA) needs to rebound from some recent mediocre outings. The Dodgers could pull off a win if Knack is able to maintain his form against the best team in baseball — easier said than done, but certainly possible.

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• Shohei Ohtani boasts a .347 average with nine homers when leading off since Mookie Betts was sidelined by injury.

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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J.P. Hoornstra

J.P. HOORNSTRA

J.P. Hoornstra writes and edits Major League Baseball content for Inside the Dodgers, and is the author of 'The 50 Greatest Dodger Games Of All Time.' He once recorded a keyboard solo on the same album as two of the original Doors.