The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Milwaukee Brewers for a three-game series starting Friday, July 5, at Dodger Stadium.
Last night (July 4), the Dodgers lost 9-3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks in their series finale, which resulted in their 2-1 series loss. On the other hand, the Brewers lost last night 4-3 against the Colorado Rockies but still won the series 2-1.
This is the first time this season that both teams are facing each other for a series. The Dodgers are on a two-game losing streak, although they have won seven of their last 12 games. The Brewers have won eight of their last 12 games and have been on a two-game winning streak against the Rockies before losing the series finale against them.
Dodgers vs. Brewers Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Brewers?
The series opener of Dodgers vs. Brewers will start at 10:10 pm EDT at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 5. Fans can view the live telecast of the game on SportsNet LA and FuboTV.
Dodgers vs. Brewers Prediction
On Friday, Tyler Galsnow will start on the mound for Dave Roberts' side. He has started 17 games this season and has a record of 8-5. Glasnow also has an ERA of 3.23, a WHIP of 0.93 and 136 strikeouts.
For the Brewers, Aaron Civale is going to start on the mound. He has started 17 games for the Brew Crew this season and holds a 2-6 record. He has an ERA of 5.07, a WHIP of 1.38 and 84 strikeouts.
This has been a long-standing National League rivalry, with the Dodgers having a 96-68 lead over the Brewers. The Dodgers lead the NL West division with a 53-35 record. Pat Murphy's team also leads the NL Central division with a 53-36 record.
Although they have been on a turbulent run lately, the Dodgers are still -190 favourites to win the series opener on Friday. Shohei Ohtani has had a great season, with 27 home runs, 64 RBIs and a batting average of .316. Freddie Freeman is another Dodgers bat to look out for. He has a batting average of .298, along with 25 doubles, two triples, 51 walks and 13 home runs.
For the Brewers, Willy Adames has consistently performed well and so far has hit 13 home runs and 56 RBIs. Another Brewers player who could be pivotal for his side is Brice Turang. He has a batting average of .291, with 16 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 29 walks this season.
Prediction: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+105)