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LA Dodgers (1-0) at Milwaukee (0-1)
- When: Oct 14 2025, 8:08 PM
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Where to watch: TBS/HBO Max
LA Dodgers vs Milwaukee MLB Playoff Preview & Pick
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -128
Spread: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+143)
Total: 7.5
Los Angeles Dodgers: Riding the Wave of Dominance
The Dodgers opened the NLCS exactly how a championship team should, with elite pitching, timely hitting, and just enough drama to make fans chew through their fingernails. After Blake Snell turned in a masterclass of one-hit ball through eight innings in Game 1, Los Angeles squeaked out a 2-1 win to grab the early edge in the series.
Freddie Freeman continued his October heroics, launching a solo homer that sent Dodger fans into orbit. His quote after the game said it all: “You grab the first one on the road, and you set the tone.” And the tone is clear, the champs aren’t here to play nice.
Now it’s Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s turn to keep the Brewers in check. The Japanese ace has had a solid postseason (1-1, 2.53 ERA), and while his one previous start against Milwaukee this season was an absolute clunker, don’t expect lightning to strike twice. When he’s dialed in, Yamamoto’s splitter is as unfair as a slot machine set on payout mode.
Prediction for the Dodgers: Los Angeles’ momentum carries into Game 2 with another strong start from Yamamoto. Look for the lineup to grind out runs late and pull off a 4-2 victory to take a commanding 2-0 series lead.
Dodgers Player Prop Pick: Freddie Freeman to record 2+ total bases (+110) — the man is seeing beach balls right now.
Milwaukee Brewers: Back Against the Wall
The Brewers have been here before, facing elimination vibes after just one game. Freddy Peralta gets the ball in Game 2, and if there’s anyone who can stop the bleeding, it’s him. Peralta (1-1, 4.66 postseason ERA) has owned the Dodgers in his career, posting a 4-2 record with a 3.27 ERA in eight starts.
He’ll need to be sharp, though. Milwaukee’s offense went quiet in Game 1, leaving the bases loaded in the ninth like a gambler one card shy of a flush. Christian Yelich and company need to wake up early and rattle Yamamoto before he settles into rhythm.
Defensively, the Brewers bullpen remains solid, but they can’t afford to waste another quality start. Manager Pat Murphy knows this team lives and dies by its pitching, and if they can’t keep it close, the Dodgers will bury them.
Prediction for the Brewers: Peralta delivers a quality outing, but Milwaukee’s bats struggle again to capitalize on chances. Expect another low-scoring heartbreaker, something like 4-2 Dodgers.
Brewers Player Prop Pick: Christian Yelich to record an RBI (+135) — if anyone sparks this offense, it’s the veteran leader.
Final Betting Take
Los Angeles takes a firm grip on the series as Yamamoto bounces back strong and Freeman stays scorching at the plate.
Score Prediction: Dodgers 4, Brewers 2
Pick: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+143)
Total: Under 7.5 (-123)
- MLB Playoff Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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