November 5, 2025

Game Preview

Written by: David Mitchell

David has been analyzing MLB matchups and umpire tendencies for professional bettors since 2018.

PHI vs LAD: Betting Preview & Props (Nov 05)

Last updated: November 05, 2025

Game Time: TBD

Brief Intro

Today's matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies (PHI) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (LAD) presents an intriguing clash with no betting odds currently available. Both teams will be relying heavily on their pitchers, Cristopher Sánchez for PHI and Tyler Glasnow for LAD, to navigate through formidable lineups.

Pitcher Breakdown

Pitching Matchup: Cristopher Sánchez vs Tyler Glasnow

Cristopher Sánchez (PHI):

Cristopher Sánchez comes into this game with a dynamic pitch arsenal: Sinker (46% usage, 95.4 mph), Changeup (37% usage, 86.3 mph), and Slider (17% usage, 85.7 mph). As a velocity-heavy pitcher, Sánchez relies on his sinker to induce ground balls and his changeup to disrupt timing. The LAD lineup averages .270 this season with a projected xBA of .265 against Sánchez's offerings, indicating a slight edge for the PHI pitcher.

Tyler Glasnow (LAD):

Tyler Glasnow features a balanced mix: Four-Seam (35% usage, 95.7 mph), Slider (22% usage, 89.3 mph), Curveball (22% usage, 82.0 mph), and Sinker (21% usage, 95.9 mph). This mix of high velocity and deceptive breaking balls categorizes him as a pitch-mix artist. The PHI lineup averages .261 this season but projects to .260 against Glasnow's arsenal, suggesting a tight matchup.

Hitting Matchups

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For PHI vs Tyler Glasnow: The PHI lineup's season average is .261, projecting to .260 against Glasnow. Notably:

Max Kepler: Season BA .216 → xBA vs arsenal .241 (+25 points), Season K% 19.6% → Arsenal K% 20.6% (+1.0%)

For LAD vs Cristopher Sánchez: The LAD lineup averages .271 this season, projecting to slightly lower .265 against Sánchez. Notably:

Tommy Edman: Season BA .225 → xBA vs arsenal .287 (+62 points), Season K% 16.2% → Arsenal K% 11.8% (-4.4%)

Strikeout Trends

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The PHI lineup's projected K-rate is 22.6% vs Glasnow — up 1.6% from their 21.0% season average, suggesting potential K prop value.
The LAD lineup's projected K-rate is 18.1% vs Sánchez — down 0.7% from their 18.8% season average, indicating a potential contact play.

Umpire Impact

Behind the Plate: TBA Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Tommy Edman (.225 → .287, +62 points) meets betting lean criteria!

No significant pitcher strikeout prop alerts meet our threshold in this matchup.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Tommy Edman shows a strong batting edge against Cristopher Sánchez, meeting prop criteria.
Neither pitcher presents a significant strikeout prop opportunity based on current data.
Umpire assignment is yet to be announced, leading to potential variability in prop outcomes.
Lean towards batter props, particularly for Tommy Edman, given his notable projected increase.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the PHI vs LAD game? A: Tommy Edman shows a significant batting advantage, making him a strong prop candidate.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment is TBA, so the impact is currently unknown.

Q: What time is the PHI vs LAD game? A: Game time is TBD.

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