The Los Angeles Dodgers are going for their fourth straight win as they play host to the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium. The opening pitch is scheduled for 9:10 p.m. ET and Fox Sports Net Wisconsin will televise this NL matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Los Angeles (-200) is favored over Milwaukee (+185) and oddsmakers have set the Over/Under for this game at 7.5 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total sit at +105 for the over and -125 for the under. Gamblers can also bet on the game’s runline with the most recent odds sitting at Brewers +1.5 runs (-120) and Dodgers -1.5 runs (+100).
The Dodgers are 59-46 straight up (SU) and 48-60 against the spread (ATS). The team has lost 18.1 units for moneyline bettors and 12.1 units (ATS). Los Angeles has a 3-4 ATS mark over its last seven games and the under has cashed in five of those seven. On the other hand, the Brewers have gone 61-46 SU this year and are 58-52 ATS. Overall, the team’s gained 14.7 units for moneyline gamblers and 2.4 units ATS. Milwaukee has covered the spread five times in its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.
Los Angeles games have an over/under record of 53-52-3 in 2018. Milwaukee has been a decent under bet with a total record of 49-58-3.
The right-handed Jhoulys Chacin is the projected starter for Milwaukee. Chacin is 10-3 with a 3.45 ERA and 103 strikeouts. This is his first outing against Los Angeles this year. He did make five starts against the Dodgers in 2017, putting together a 2-1 record against them with a 4.56 ERA and 22 strikeouts.
The Dodgers are handing the ball to lefty Clayton Kershaw (4-5, 2.52 ERA), who has 91 punchouts and 17 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.06. Kershaw is 0-1 with five strikeouts and a 1.50 ERA in one start against Milwaukee this year.
Los Angeles’ pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starters have a 3.30 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.78 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.5 K/9.
Los Angeles’ offense is putting up 4.8 runs per outing, including 5.5 per game over its last 10 games and 4.8 per game over its last five. The team has hit .218/.326/.367 over its last five matchups and is 3-2 SU during that stretch.
The Dodgers’ batters have been led by outfielders Matt Kemp and Chris Taylor. Kemp is hitting .307/.356/.521 with 17 home runs, 64 RBIs and 49 runs scored, while Taylor is batting .260 with 12 homers, 50 RBIs and 61 runs scored.
In the visiting dugout, Milwaukee’s pitchers have allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.81 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 7.72 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 3.30, along with a WHIP of 1.23.
The Brewers offense has slashed .246/.318/.408 on its way to 4.4 runs scored per game in 2018, including 4.7 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.0 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Outfielders Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain continue to lead Milwaukee’s hitters. Yelich is slashing .318/.384/.527 with 15 home runs, 57 RBIs, 69 runs and 13 stolen bases, while Cain is slashing .300/.397/.421 with eight homers, 28 RBIs, 53 runs and 19 stolen bases.
The Brewers have lost 0.1 units and are 11-14 ATS when facing a lefty starter this season. The over has hit in 14 of those games, compared to 11 that’ve gone under in such games. On the other hand, the Dodgers have lost 13.4 units and are 30-39 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s cashed in 42 of those games, compared to 25 that’ve gone under.
Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Dodgers, ATS Winner – Brewers, O/U – OVER
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Milwaukee has recorded 18 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Los Angeles has 14 XBH over its last five.
The Brewers have hit eight home runs in their last 10 games, including five over their last five.
Milwaukee has averaged 22.7 runs + hits + errors over its last 10 outings and 25.8 over its last five.
The Brewers have won five of their last six games SU.
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