Match Analysis: Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-15
- Time: 12:09 AM UTC
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee
Game Overview
NLCS Game 2 features the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers lead the series 1-0. Both teams have strong pitching matchups with Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8, 2.53 ERA) and Brewers' Freddy Peralta (17-6, 4.66 ERA) starting. The Dodgers have a slight odds advantage despite being on the road.
Key Factors to Consider
- Brewers have a superior regular-season record (97-65) and notably better home performance (52-29). Dodgers are strong away (41-40) but struggle slightly on the road. Recent games have been low-scoring and closely contested, with Brewers winning Game 1 by 2-1.
- Recent head-to-head postseason matchups favored the Brewers narrowly, but the Dodgers won Game 1 narrowly, showcasing both teams' pitchers limiting scoring.
- No major injuries reported impacting starting pitchers or key offensive players for either team, maintaining full lineups and rotation strength.
- Weather and ballpark factor favor limited run scoring. Pressure of NLCS and Dodgers' financial investment drive strong motivation. Brewers aim to leverage home crowd advantage and bounce back after Game 1 loss.
- Dodgers aim to extend series lead and capitalize on playoff experience; Brewers highly motivated for revenge and home series momentum, boosting competitive intensity.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Los Angeles Dodgers: -126, Milwaukee Brewers: +108 | Milwaukee Brewers | β β β ββ 62% |
Spread | Los Angeles Dodgers: +136 (for -1.5 runs), Milwaukee Brewers: -164 (for +1.5 runs) | Milwaukee Brewers +1.5 | β β β β β 70% |
Over/under | Over 7.5: +100, Under 7.5: -122 | Under 7.5 | β β β ββ 68% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Los Angeles Dodgers 4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Under 7.5 6% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 7.5 at 6% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 6.8% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers to win on the moneyline, cover the +1.5 run spread, and the game will go under 7.5 total runs scored.
Predicted Score: Brewers 4, Dodgers 3