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Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson
Staff Writer

The Los Angeles Dodgers (70-49) and Milwaukee Brewers (67-51) play the 2nd contest of a 4-game series Tuesday. First pitch from American Family Field is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (TBS). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Dodgers vs. Brewersodds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Dodgers lead 3-1

The Dodgers picked up a 5-2 victory in the series opener Monday, winning for the 4th consecutive outing. The Dodgers have scored 4 or more runs in 5 straight games, and 11 of the previous 14 outings. The Over is 8-4 across the past 12 contests.

The Brewers have dropped 2 in a row after a 5-game win streak from Aug. 6-10, which includes a 3-game road sweep at the Atlanta Braves. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row, with the offense averaging just 2.0 runs per game (RPG), while allowing just 3.0 RPG.

These teams met in Los Angeles July 5-7, with the favorite going 1-2 with the Over also cashing in 2 of 3 outings.

Dodgers at Brewers projected starters

RHP Gavin Stone vs. RHP Colin Rea

Stone (9-5, 3.71 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 116 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 2 K in 9-4 home loss vs. Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday
  • 2024 road splits: 6-4, 3.75 ERA (57 2/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.27 WHIP, .257 opponents' batting average (OBA), 7.3 K/9 in 10 starts, including 1 complete game
  • Has never faced Brewers

Rea (10-3, 3.38 ERA) makes his 20th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 122 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 9 K in 10-0 victory at Atlanta Braves Aug. 6
  • 2024 home splits: 6-2, 3.68 ERA (63 2/3 IP, 26 ER), 1.02 WHIP, .209 OBA, 7.9 K/9 in 10 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • Career vs. Dodgers: 1-0, 5.32 ERA (23 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 6 appearances (3 starts)

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Dodgers at Brewers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Dodgers -126 (bet $126 to win $100) | Brewers +108 (bet $100 to win $108)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Dodgers -1.5 (+134) | Brewers +1.5 (-162)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

Dodgers at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 4, Dodgers 3

Moneyline

The BREWERS (+108) are a nice value as short 'dogs at home behind the 10-game winner Rea.

This should be a well-pitched game as Stone has been fairly consistent for the Dodgers (-126), too. While Los Angeles has won 3 of 4 meetings against Milwaukee this season, Rea has been sharp at home, and he is the reason for the play.

Run line/Against the spread

The BREWERS +1.5 (-162) are a decent play if you're a little more on the conservative side, and you want a little insurance because you just can't fathom playing them straight up.

Milwaukee is just 2-4 in the past 6 games at home, so it makes sense to be a little nervous picking it straight up. The Brewers are 4-1 in the past 5 games as underdogs on the run line, winning 4 times outright, too.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (+100) is a solid play in Game 2 of this series.

The Under cashed in the series opener, as the teams combined for just 7 runs on a line of 8.5. The Under has connected in 3 straight outings for the Brew Crew.

The Under has cashed in 2 of the past 3 outings for the Dodgers, with the offense averaging 5.0 runs per game (RPG), while allowing just 2.7 RPG in the 3-game span.

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