Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction, MLB Picks for Monday, July 20 

The Los Angeles Dodgers (63-37) and Philadelphia Phillies (55-45) open a three-game series at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, July 20. The Phillies are home favorites, and a victory would return a 1.66x payout, per PrizePicks.

Los Angeles is fresh off winning two out of three against the New York Yankees, while Philadelphia managed only one win in their three-game series vs. the lowly New York Mets.

The Dodgers still hold a commanding lead in the NL West, and the Phillies are just three games behind the Braves in the NL East, yet both teams are just 7-7 in July. Will these teams continue to play .500 ball, or will one catch fire before the month ends?

Below, we'll break down our Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction and picks for Monday’s MLB matchup, including the run line, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Monday, July 20

Monday’s pitching matchup will feature Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan going up against Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sanchez.

Sheehan was originally supposed to start on Saturday, but Los Angeles elected to push his start to today after that contest was rained out. 

The righty owns an underwhelming 4.81 ERA across 82.1 innings, but his 3.67 SIERA, 3.91 xERA, 26.6% strikeout rate, and 7.4% walk rate paint a more encouraging picture. Home runs have been a major issue, though, as Sheehan’s given up 1.64 HR/9.

Sanchez was the National League's starting pitcher in this year's All-Star Game, and although he didn't have his best outing, his overall numbers show why he earned the honor. 

The left-hander boasts a 2.86 SIERA, 3.21 xERA, 27.4% strikeout rate, and 4.8% walk rate, and while he’s given up his share of hard contact, a fantastic 57.6% ground ball rate (98th percentile) keeps the ball in the park more often than not.

Pitching-wise, the advantage has to go to Philadelphia and its Cy Young candidate. Per PrizePicks Team Picks, Sanchez has a 5.88x payout to win the NL Cy Young behind favorite Jacob Misiorowski (1.49x).

Offensively, the Dodgers have arguably been the league’s best unit, and their active roster leads all other teams in wRC+ (116), per FanGraphs. Meanwhile, the Phillies have been below average at the plate, as their active roster owns a mere 95 wRC+.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Winner Payout, Over/Under – Sunday, July 19

The Phillies enter Monday’s game as a home favorite against the Dodgers, returning a 1.66x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Dodgers vs. Phillies game on PrizePicks.

• Spread: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (2.32x payout)
• Over/Under: 8.5 (1.88x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Dodgers 2.08x | Phillies 1.66x 

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Dodgers vs. Phillies Prediction on Winner – 7/20/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Phillies prediction on the over/under for Monday, July 20.

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• While the Dodgers have a fantastic offense, they haven’t maintained their usual heights this month, showing a less imposing 83 wRC+ and .125 ISO in July. 
• Sheehan’s home run woes don’t look to be a fluke, as he’s produced a 35.0% ground-ball rate (14th percentile) and 9.7% barrel rate (19th percentile) over his 17 starts. 
• Sanchez has given up just 0.85 HR/9, which is actually higher than his already-low career average (0.77).
• According to Baseball Savant, Citizens Bank Park is the fourth-easiest MLB venue to hit a dinger. That hasn't been an issue for Sanchez, who's surrendered just 2 of his 12 home runs at home. 
• Sanchez hasn’t allowed more than 2 earned runs in any of his 11 home starts in 2026.

Dodgers vs. Phillies Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks: 7/20/26

Here are the top Dodgers vs. Phillies picks to target on Monday, July 20. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Kyle Schwarber and Mookie Betts.

Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber vs. Dodgers: 5 Hitter Fantasy Score

• Nine of the 15 home runs Sheehan has given up have come against left-handed batters. Over his career, he’s coughed up 1.59 HR/9 to lefties. 
• Schwarber has an ugly 34.4% K-rate, but that’s one of the only flaws in his hitting profile. He’s in the 94th percentile or better in xwOBA (.377), xSLG (.519), hard-hit rate (53.3%), and walk rate (14.5%). 
• The 33-year-old’s 19.2% barrel rate is in elite territory (99th percentile).
• At Citizens Bank Park, Schwarber has recorded a massive .393 ISO, and 20 of his 33 home runs have come at home.
• Schwarber's logged at least 1 hit in seven of the last nine games, and that includes slugging 3 home runs over that span.

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Dodgers OF Mookie Betts vs. Phillies: 5.5 Hitter Fantasy Score

• Betts has posted just an 87 wRC+, putting him on pace for the lowest mark of his career.
• Although Betts still doesn’t strike out frequently, he has a mediocre 7.8% barrel rate (49th percentile) and 38.2% hard-hit rate (37th percentile). His .326 xwOBA is only slightly above average (54th percentile).
• The outfielder is slashing just .140/.245/.186 in July and is currently riding a four-game hitless streak.
• As noted earlier, Sanchez has been lethal at home, and that’s been backed by a 2.48 xFIP, 29.7% strikeout rate, and 61.9% ground ball rate in those starts.  

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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies have both been stuck in neutral this month. Which one of these teams open this series with a statement win? 

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