Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Predictions October 16th 2025

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The National League Championship Series shifts west to Dodger Stadium, where the Los Angeles Dodgers look to take full command against the Milwaukee Brewers. After a dominant start in Milwaukee, the Dodgers lead the best-of-seven series 2–0 and return home needing only two wins to clinch another NL pennant.

First pitch is set for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:08 PM ET on TBS, with clear skies and ideal baseball weather in Los Angeles.

Line Movement and Odds

Oddsmakers opened the Dodgers as strong favorites at −185, with the market holding around −193 heading into game day. Milwaukee remains a sizable underdog, while bettors expect modest run production behind elite pitching.

• Moneyline: Brewers +162 / Dodgers −193
• Runline: Brewers +1.5 (−130) / Dodgers −1.5 (+107)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (Over −116 / Under −104)

Track live lines and movement on the MLB odds page.

Matchup Breakdown

The Dodgers (102-60) have shown exactly why they’re defending World Series champions — shutting down one of the NL’s most disciplined lineups in back-to-back road wins. Pitching has been the backbone: Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto combined to allow just one run on four hits over 17 innings in Milwaukee.

Now, it’s Tyler Glasnow’s turn to keep the Brewers quiet. The local product has been lights-out in October, tossing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts in his last outing to close out the Phillies in the NLDS. Glasnow owns a 3.19 ERA and 1.10 WHIP this postseason and will have the full Dodger Stadium crowd behind him.

Offensively, Teoscar Hernández and Max Muncy have carried the load. Muncy’s 14th career postseason homer broke the franchise record, while Hernández continues to deliver timely power. The MVP trio of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman have yet to heat up — a scary thought for opposing pitchers if they do.

The Brewers (94-68) are desperate for a spark. Their offense has managed only five hits through two games, striking out 18 times and going 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position. Jackson Chourio’s Game 2 leadoff homer was a brief highlight, but the lineup’s struggles are glaring.

Manager Pat Murphy has not named an official Game 3 starter, signaling a bullpen-heavy approach. That flexibility could help keep the Dodgers off balance — but Milwaukee’s staff has already logged heavy usage through the series.

Injuries and Conditions

Despite the bullpen absences, Los Angeles’ starting rotation depth continues to anchor the staff. Milwaukee’s injuries, particularly to Montgomery and Mitchell, further limit flexibility.

Betting Trends

• Dodgers are 7-1 SU in their last eight postseason games.
• Brewers are 0-2 SU on the road this postseason.
• Dodgers are 3-0 in one-run games this postseason.
• Brewers are 2-0 on the runline when scoring 5+ runs.
• Dodgers are 4-0 on the runline when scoring 5+ runs.
• The Over has hit in 3 of the Dodgers’ last 4 home games.

Best Bets and Prediction

The Dodgers’ elite rotation has completely neutralized Milwaukee’s contact-driven offense. With Glasnow set to follow Snell and Yamamoto’s dominance, Los Angeles holds every edge — power, depth, and momentum.

Milwaukee’s bullpen strategy can keep it close early, but without clutch hitting, it’s hard to see them breaking through against the Dodgers’ arms.

• Moneyline Lean: Dodgers −193
• Runline Lean: Dodgers −1.5 (+107)
• Total Lean: Over 7.5 (−116)
• Projected Score: Dodgers 5 – Brewers 3

The Dodgers should continue their march toward another World Series berth, while the Over remains viable given the Dodgers’ power and Milwaukee’s all-hands bullpen usage.

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Handicappers and Service Plays

Consensus MLB handicappers lean Dodgers ML and Over 7.5, driven by L.A.’s dominant home form and Glasnow’s current rhythm. Some sharp bettors, however, are exploring Milwaukee +0.5 (First 5) as a contrarian play given potential early bullpen variation.

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