The Los Angeles Dodgers (8-1) and Philadelphia Phillies (6-1) continue their heavyweight National League series on Saturday, April 5. First pitch from Aaron Nola at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on FS1.
The Dodgers will not be delivering the first 162-0 season in MLB history after falling to the Phillies on Friday night. They try to get back on the winning track with prized right-hander Roki Sasaki taking the hill. Sasaki has struggled in his first two MLB starts, issuing nine walks and three runs over 4 2/3 innings.
Will Sasaki’s struggles continue on Saturday? Find my Dodgers vs Phillies prediction and prop pick below.
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- Dodgers vs Phillies picks: Roki Sasaski Under 4.5 Strikeouts
My Dodgers vs Phillies best bet for Saturday is on Roki Sasaki to register under 4.5 strikeouts. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Dodgers vs Phillies Odds
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Dodgers vs Phillies Probable Starting Pitchers Saturday
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Dodgers vs Phillies Prediction, Props, Betting Analysis
Roki Sasaki Player Props
This number opened at 3.5, but has jumped up to 4.5 — I’ll gladly hop in now at this line.
Roki Sasaki has struggled in his first two MLB starts and his workload ceiling is low.
Sasaki lasted just 1 2/3 innings in his domestic MLB debut against Detroit at Dodger Stadium. He managed three innings against Chicago in the second game of the Tokyo series.
Sasaki has an unsightly 5:9 K:BB ratio through those two outings. He’s been extremely inefficient, firing 117 pitches across 4 2/3 innings.
His spring training results were better, but not overwhelming. He struck out seven and walked three over seven frames. Sasaki maxed out at 46 pitches in spring training. He got up to 61 pitches against the Tigers.
The Dodgers are treating him cautiously, so it’s hard to imagine him going more than 4-5 innings on Saturday.
Philadelphia had a middling 22.5% K% against righties last season. Today’s projected lineup has a 21.7% K% against right-handed pitching since the start of 2024.
The Phillies have been a bit quiet on offense recently, but it’s a dangerous lineup that generally makes contact.
Pick: Roki Sasaki Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-138; FanDuel)
Dodgers vs Phillies Betting Trends
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