Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
In Game 3 of this four-game series, the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers in Milwaukee. Following last night’s 5-4 win in the 11th inning for the Brewers, the series is now tied 1-1. The Dodgers have had an okay road trip so far, winning three of their last five games, while the Brewers have won just two of their last five games.
The MLB odds for tonight have the Dodgers as the favorite on the moneyline with odds of -175, while the Brewers are the underdog at +145. The pitching matchup makes this game favor the Dodgers as they will be sending out a 14-1 Tony Gonsolin versus the Brewers 8-4 Eric Lauer to start the game.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview: Hope Bats Can Stay Hot
After last night’s 11th-inning loss, the Los Angeles Dodgers look to take back the series lead with a win tonight, and they have a shot with great pitching and their recent hitting. Now 80-35 on the season, the Dodgers hope to also keep their away record in good hands as it’s currently 40-20.
Over the past five games, the Dodgers have scored 29 runs, and that includes getting shut out in one game. In that span, they were averaging 5.8 runs per game which is right around their league-leading average of 5.4 runs per game.
In that same five-game span, the defense and pitching have allowed 15 runs, including a shutout against the Brewers in game one. In that span, they were averaging 3.0 runs per game and are right on par with their season average of 3.2, which is the lowest in the league.
Tony Gonsolin will start for the Dodgers with a 14-1 record and an ERA of 2.24; both are the top five in the league. Gonsolin has won 12 of his last 13 games and 17 of his last 21 games.
In his last five games, he allowed 12 runs which is higher for a pitcher with an era of 2.24 but still gets the wins. For the Dodgers to win, Gonsolin will need to continue playing solid while the Dodger bats stay hot.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview: Need More Runs
After winning their 5th game in 10 games, the Milwaukee Brewers look to keep the winning going after last night’s 5-4 win. Now 62-53 on the season, the Brewers look to also add to their current home record of 30-23 with plenty of runs scored.
Over the past five games, the Brewers have scored 12 runs, including getting shut out in one game. In that span, they were averaging 2.4 runs per game which is almost less than half of their season average of 4.5, which is 12th in the league.
In that same five-game span, the defense and pitching have allowed 19 runs. In that span, they were averaging 3.8 runs per game which is below their season average of 4.3, which is ranked 14th in the league.
For the Brewers, Eric Lauer will be getting the start and enters with a 8-4 record and an ERA of 3.64. Lauer has won three of his last five games and allowed ten runs for an ERA of 2.00 in that span.
Averaging 5.5 strikeouts on the year, Lauer averaged 4.0 in his last five games and looks to get that number back up. If the Brewers want to win, the offense will need to help Lauer with the insurance runs.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers Sox Picks and Predictions
Heading into game 3 of this four-game series, the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Milwaukee Brewers in what is set to be an interesting one on the mound. The Dodgers rarely lose with Gonsolin starting, as he has lost just one game in the last 13 starts, while Lauer has lost four games this season and lost two of his last five games.
Along with pitching, the Dodgers have been playing well like they have been all season, as they averaged 5.8 runs in the last five games compared to their season average of 5.4.
For the Brewers, things haven’t been looking so nice as they averaged 2.4 runs per game compared to their season average of 4.5. With Dodgers leading the league in runs and least runs allowed, this game could get lopsided early.
If you are betting this game, take the Dodgers, who are playing red hot right now on the mound and batting. With Gonsolin on the mound, it is almost a sure thing that the Dodgers will win, given his record.
Looking to take the series lead and add to their nice lead in runs, the Dodgers are the team to back here. Take the Dodgers ML (-175).
