Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
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- The Los Angeles Dodgers have won six of their last seven games with Clayton Kershaw on the mound. In addition, Kershaw has a 1.18 ERA over his last six appearances.
- The Milwaukee Brewers, on the other hand, are just 1-3 in Wade Miley’s last four starts. In addition, Miley last pitched against the Dodgers on May 10, an outing in which he gave up seven earned runs (including three home runs) in just five innings pitched.
- Milwaukee is just 16-19 when facing left-handed starting pitchers. They are also currently hitting just .235 with a .311 on-base percentage against lefties.
The Milwaukee Brewers will battle the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night in their second of a three-game series. Clayton Kershaw (10-4) will make his second start for the Dodgers since returning from a six-week absence due to left shoulder soreness. Meanwhile, Wade Miley (6-2) is set to take the mound for the Brewers. Now, let’s take a closer look at this Brewers vs Dodgers matchup and make our best MLB betting picks for this showdown between two of the top teams in the National League.
Brewers vs Dodgers Betting Pick
Brewers vs Dodgers: Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
Why Bet on the Dodgers To Cover:
✅ Clayton Kershaw has been dominant for the Los Angeles Dodgers all season long. He has a 2.51 ERA on the season to along with 109 strikeouts in just 100.1 innings pitched, and his team is 6-1 over his last seven starts.
✅ Meanwhile, Wade Miley is just 1-3 over his last four starts for the Milwaukee Brewers. Miley’s last appearance against the Dodgers came on May 10, and he gave up seven earned runs in an 8-1 loss.
✅ The Brewers have struggled against left-handed starting pitchers throughout the 2023 MLB regular season. They are just 16-19 in such games, and the team is hitting just .235 against southpaws on the year.
This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 PM ET on August 16, 2023.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers enter their Wednesday night matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 65-55 record on the season. They currently lead the Cubs by 3.5 games for first place in the NL Central. The Brewers have won their last two series against the Chicago White Sox and the Colorado Rockies, and they are on track to reach the postseason for the fifth time over the last six seasons.
Despite their team success, Milwaukee’s offense has struggled all year long. They currently rank in the bottom five in the league in hits, batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. Brewers shortstop Willy Adame, in particular, is having a rough season thus far, hitting just .203 with a team-worst 119 strikeouts.
If the team hopes to make a deep run in the 2023 postseason, Milwaukee will need their offense to find a way to break out of its slump and provide consistent run support to compliment their above-average pitching.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers, on the other hand, are 72-46 and hold the third-best record in Major League Baseball. They currently lead the San Francisco Giants by 9.0 games for the top spot in the NL West. With less than two months remaining in the 2023 MLB regular season, the Dodgers are on track to reach the playoffs for an 11th consecutive season.
Unlike the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers’ offense has been among the best in the league throughout the regular season. The team currently ranks in the MLB’s top three in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, home runs, and RBIs. The Los Angeles Dodgers are led by first baseman Freddie Freeman, who is hitting .338 with 23 home runs and a team-best 16 stolen bases on the year.
