Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, MLB Picks for Sunday, May 31

The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game is set to get underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, with the Dodgers returning a 1.38x payout if they win the matchup, per PrizePicks.

The Dodgers took the series opener with a 4-2 win against the Phillies on Friday night. However, Philadelphia rallied to win 4-3 on Saturday evening after trailing the majority of the contest. 

Below, we'll break down our Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction and picks for Sunday’s MLB game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Sunday, May 31

In Sunday’s series finale, Dodgers SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3.25 xFIP across 64.0 innings) and Phillies SP Andrew Painter (4.41 xFIP in 50.0 innings) will go head-to-head on the mound.

Yamamoto has impressed so far, allowing 3 or fewer runs in all but one start in 2026. According to Baseball Savant, the Dodgers’ right-hander has recorded a 3.79 xERA this season, which ranks in the 54th percentile.

Meanwhile, Painter is off to a rocky start in his rookie season but has been throwing the ball well of late. In his last three starts, the Phillies’ rookie has allowed a grand total of 5 earned runs.

The Dodgers have been the most dangerous lineup in the majors this season, leading the league in wRC+ (123). On the other hand, the Phillies have been quite inconsistent with a wRC+ of 89, which ranks 26th in the majors.

Phillies vs. Dodgers Winner Payout, Over/Under – Sunday, May 31

The Dodgers enter Sunday's game as a home favorite against the Phillies, returning a 1.38x payout if they win outright via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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

• Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (1.85x payout)
• Over/Under: 8.5 (1.72x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Phillies 2.77x | Dodgers 1.38x

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Phillies vs. Dodgers Prediction on Winner – 5/31/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Phillies vs. Dodgers prediction on the spread or over/under for Sunday, May 31.

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• The Dodgers are 5-2 in their last seven meetings against the Phillies dating back to the 2025 regular season.
• According to Baseball Savant, Phillies SP Andrew Painter has registered an 18.3% strikeout rate this season, which ranks in the 25th percentile.
• Painter has yielded 16 earned runs and 5 home runs in five starts in May. The Phillies have lost four of those five starts.
• Dodgers SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto has tallied just a 5.2% walk rate, ranking in the 93rd percentile, per Baseball Savant.
• The Dodgers own a 3.46 xERA, the third-lowest in all of baseball behind only the New York Yankees (3.26) and Milwaukee Brewers (3.34).
• Los Angeles has scored the third-most runs (302) in the majors and has won six of its last seven games.

Phillies vs. Dodgers Player Picks, Stats for PrizePicks: 5/31/26

Here are the top Phillies vs. Dodgers picks to target on PrizePicks for Sunday, May 31. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Brandon Marsh.

Phillies OF Brandon Marsh vs. Dodgers: 0.5 Singles

• Marsh has tallied at least 1 hit in six of his last eight games.
• The Phillies’ OF is hitting .333 (8 for 24) during that span.
• Marsh has recorded at least 1 single in three of his last eight games.
• According to Baseball Savant, Marsh owns a .291 xBA on the season, which places him in the 93rd percentile. 

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Dodgers SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Phillies: 6 Strikeouts

• Yamamoto has racked up at least 7 strikeouts in five of his last seven starts.
• According to Baseball Savant, the Dodgers’ SP has tallied a 23.8% strikeout rate, ranking in the 60th percentile.
• Per FanGraphs, the Phillies have registered a 22.1% strikeout rate this season (14th in the majors).
• Yamamoto owns a 95.5 mph fastball velocity in 2026, ranking in the 67th percentile.

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The Dodgers have had the Phillies’ number in recent meetings and may have the advantage in Sunday’s pitching matchup. Will Los Angeles complete the sweep in the series finale?

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