Dodgers vs Phillies Picks and Prediction – 4/4/2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-0) will face the Philadelphia Phillies (5-1) at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, April 4, 2025, with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM ET. Both teams are off to impressive starts this season, setting the stage for an exciting matchup.​ Get in on all the action with our free MLB picks.

The Dodgers have opened the season with an unblemished 8-0 record, highlighted by a dramatic 5-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves, capped by Shohei Ohtani's walk-off home run. Their offense has been potent, averaging 5.6 runs per game, with a team slugging percentage of .490. On the mound, right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to start. Yamamoto holds a 1-0 record with a 2.70 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 10 innings pitched this season. ​

The Phillies have begun the season with a strong 5-1 record, including a recent sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Their offense is averaging 6.0 runs per game, with a team batting average of .299 and a slugging percentage of .508. Left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo is expected to start for Philadelphia. In his season debut, Luzardo allowed two runs on five hits over five innings, striking out 11 batters. This will be a prime matchup of two of the top teams in the NL.

This matchup features two of the National League's top teams in the early season, both showcasing strong offenses and capable starting pitching. The Dodgers look like the far and away best team in the NL and we will pay the premium to take them as the winner. Los Angeles is taking this one 5-3.