Milwaukee Brewers vs La Dodgers Dodgers Picks and Predictions August 13th 2024

Los Angeles and Milwaukee are set to face off in an NL matchup at 8:10 PM ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Dodgers are currently on a four-game winning streak, and they are 70-49 overall, which is good for first in the NL West. The Brewers are 67-51 and they are on a two-game losing streak. Colin Rea is set to start for the Brewers, while the Dodgers are sending Gavin Stone to the mound.

The over/under line for Tuesday’s game is at 8.5 runs, and the Dodgers are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -127 compared to +107 for the Brewers. This one will be televised on SNLA, and the Brewers are favored to win the NL Central.

Los Angeles vs. Milwaukee Key Information

• Teams: Dodgers at Brewers
• Where: American Family Field Milwaukee
• Date: Tuesday, August 13th
• Betting Odds LAD -127 | MIL +107 O/U 8.5

Gavin Stone gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Brewers on the road. Stone has made 21 starts this season and has a record of 9-5 with an ERA of 3.71. Coming into the game, his WHIP is 1.31, and opponents are batting .256 off the right-hander this year. Stone’s most recent outing came on August 7th, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had lost three straight starts. Stone has made one complete game shutout this year and has eight quality starts. Per nine innings, he is averaging 6.89 strikeouts and 2.48 walks.

Shohei Ohtani comes into the game with a batting average of .298 and has been one of the league’s top power threats this season, as his 36 homers are 2nd in the league and lead the Dodgers. However, Ohtani has struggled of late, hitting just 7/37 in his last nine games. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, as his 26 homers are 2nd on the team and 8th in the MLB. Hernandez has been hot of late, going 14/37 in his last nine games.

Overall, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. As a team, they are batting .252 and have the 5th best OPS in the league. They have been very disciplined at the plate, as they are 2nd in the league in walks and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the league.

• The Dodgers are 7-3 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Dodgers are 3-2 vs. the run line.
• Los Angeles has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Dodgers have an average of 5.6 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten road games, the Dodgers are 4-6
• Looking back across the Dodgers last five games as the favorite, they are 4-1
• Los Angeles has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Dodgers have averaged 4.4 runs per game on offense

Colin Rea gets the start for the Brewers today and is coming off a great outing against the Braves. In that August 6th start, he went seven innings, picking up the win and not giving up a run. Rea finished with nine strikeouts in the outing. Looking back at his last three starts, he has finished with a no-decision in two of them. Rea has made 19 starts this year and has a record of 10-3. His ERA for the season is 3.38, along with a WHIP of 1.18. Opposing batters are hitting .225 off Rea this season.

William Contreras and Willy Adames have been a nice 1-2 punch for the Brewers this season, as Adames’ 21 homers are 12th in the league, and Contreras is batting .286 with 14 homers. Adames also comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak, during which he has gone 10/34 with four homers and nine RBIs. Rhys Hoskins is also a big power threat in the lineup, as he has 20 homers this season but is batting just .226.

As a team, the Brewers are 7th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been a good home and road team offensively this season, and are near the top of the league in both batting average and on-base percentage. Overall, they have the 5th best team batting average in the league.

• The Brewers are 6-4 in their last ten games.
• Over their last five games, the Brewers are 2-3 vs. the run line.
• Milwaukee has an over/under record of 6-4 in their last ten games.
• The Brewers have an average of 6.0 runs per game over their last five games.
• Across their last ten home games, the Brewers are 7-3
• Looking back across the Brewers last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
• Milwaukee has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
• In their ten most recent road games, the Brewers have averaged 6.2 runs per game on offense

The Los Angeles Dodgers are flying high after a strong start against the Milwaukee Brewers, thanks to big performances from Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. As they aim to keep their winning streak alive, the Dodgers will once again lean on their star-studded lineup when they take on the Brewers in the second game of this four-game series.

Ohtani and Betts Lead Dodgers to Victory

Mookie Betts didn’t waste any time making his presence felt after coming off the injured list. After missing 45 games with a broken left hand, Betts smashed a two-run homer in the third inning, giving the Dodgers an early lead. Not to be outdone, Shohei Ohtani took over the National League home run lead with his 36th blast of the season—a two-run shot in the fifth inning. Between Ohtani and Betts, they drove in all five of the Dodgers’ runs in their 5-2 win on Monday night.

But it wasn’t just their bats that did the damage. Ohtani added his 33rd stolen base of the season, and Betts capped off the scoring with an RBI single in the seventh. The Dodgers’ dynamic duo showed why they’re so crucial to the team’s success as they continue to push for the top spot in the NL West.

Pitching Showdown: Rea vs. Stone

Rookie right-hander Gavin Stone will take the mound for the Dodgers, looking to shake off some recent struggles. With a 9-5 record and a 3.71 ERA, Stone is hoping to bounce back after a rough patch that saw him post a 6.91 ERA over his last six starts. In his most recent outing, he allowed three runs in 4 2/3 innings against the Phillies. This will be Stone’s first time facing the Brewers, and he’ll need to bring his A-game.

On the other side, Milwaukee’s Colin Rea has been a steady presence in the Brewers’ rotation. With a 10-3 record and a 3.38 ERA, Rea is coming off a dominant performance where he threw seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts against the Braves. Rea has been on a roll lately, going 4-1 with a 2.90 ERA over his last seven games, making him a tough opponent for the Dodgers’ lineup.

Brewers Struggling to Find Their Groove

The Brewers have had a tough time against the Dodgers, losing eight of their last nine matchups, including three of four this season. Despite a recent stretch where they racked up 42 runs in four games, the Brewers have been held to three runs or fewer in each of their past three games. Manager Pat Murphy acknowledged that his younger players struggled in the series opener, noting that the moment seemed to overwhelm them.

Even though the Brewers still hold a 7 1/2 game lead in the NL Central, they need to figure out how to counter the Dodgers’ momentum and get their offense back on track. With Rea on the mound, they’ve got a shot to even the series, but they’ll need more from their lineup to make it happen.

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Dodgers’ Depth and Momentum

Clayton Kershaw’s strong outing in the series opener was a big boost for the Dodgers. Kershaw delivered 5 2/3 solid innings, giving up just one run, showing that the Dodgers are getting healthier at just the right time. “We’re getting our lineup the way we want to,” Kershaw said, emphasizing the team’s depth and readiness as they gear up for the playoffs.

With a four-game winning streak and victories in seven of their last nine games, the Dodgers are in a great position to extend their lead in the NL West. The return of Betts and the continued brilliance of Ohtani create a powerful combination that the Brewers will need to overcome if they want to stay competitive in this series.

As the Dodgers and Brewers continue their series, all eyes will be on the top of the Dodgers’ lineup, where Ohtani and Betts are making waves. With a strong pitching matchup on deck and the Brewers eager to bounce back, this game promises to be another exciting chapter in the battle between these two teams. Baseball fans won’t want to miss the action as these powerhouses collide in a crucial showdown.

The Lean

There should be no shortage of offense in today’s Dodgers and Brewers matchup, and not only are we leaning towards the Dodgers picking up the win, but we are also leaning towards the over. Los Angeles has our 3rd highest team hits projection and 5th highest runs projection. Looking at today’s starters, we have Gavin Stone as our 2nd best strikeout pitcher in today’s slate of games.