Last Updated Aug 17, 2022, 7:42 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Picks, Predictions, Odds
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Analysis
The Brewers host the Dodgers at American Family Field for Game third of a four-game series on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.
Los Angeles leads the National League West at 80-35, putting together a 40-20 record when playing away from Dodger Stadium. Milwaukee is in second place in the National League Central with a record of 62-53 overall and 30-23 at home, which trails St. Louis by two games for the division lead.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Prediction
The Dodgers send RHP Tony Gonsolin to the hill against Milwaukee’s tenth-ranked scoring offense on Wednesday night (4.53 RSPG), who’s having a Cy Young caliber campaign for Los Angeles, considering he’s 14-1 with a 2.24 ERA in 21 starts this season (0.89 WHIP), despite posting a lackluster 4.40 ERA across five starts in the month of July (1.101 WHIP).
On the other hand, the Brewers send LHP Eric Lauer to the mound against L. A.’s top-ranked scoring offense tonight (5.37 RSPG), who’s also having an excellent campaign sitting 8-4 with a 3.64 ERA across 21 starts this season (1.21 WHIP), despite posting a miserable 1-2 record and 6.83 ERA in the month of June (1.48 WHIP).
I’ll take the under here, as Gonsolin has tossed five innings or more and allowed two runs or less in nine of his last 12 outings for the Dodgers (2.52 ERA, 0.86 WHIP); setting the stage for a relatively low-scoring battle against the Brewers and Lauer, who’s 2-1 with a 2.90 ERA in his last seven outings (1.19 WHIP), and 6-0 with a 2.56 ERA across nine career starts against the Dodgers (1.10 WHIP).
Score Prediction: Dodgers 4, Brewers 2
Best Bet: Under 8 (-105)
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Betting Resources
- Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
- Matchup: NL West vs. NL Central
- Venue: American Family Field
- Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Time-TV: 8:10 p.m. ET – FS1
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Current Form
Los Angeles continues to thrive, winning four out of their last five games against the Twins and the Royals. Game 3 against Kansas City was their worst in the last five, as they failed to produce a single run. The second of three matches marked a 13-run offensive effort, which was their best performance this week. The Brewers won 2-0 against the Rays last Wednesday, but lost 0-2 to the Cardinals in their next game on Sunday. In Friday’s game, the first of three they played against the St. Louis Cardinals, the offense of Milwaukee only managed to produce one run.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles: Tony Gonsolin (14-1, 2.24 ERA)
Dodgers' right-hander Tony Gonsolin toes the rubber for his 22nd start of the season as he looks to improve on a 14-1 mark and 2.24 ERA. Gonsolin has put together a 0.89 WHIP to go along with 105 strikeouts and 32 walks in 116.1 innings of work. The 28-year-old right-hander lifted the Dodgers to win on the road over Kansas City on August 12th. In his 11 starts on the road this season, Gonsolin is 6-0 with a 2.98 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, 16 walks and 56 strikeouts over 57.1 innings of work.
Milwaukee: Eric Lauer (8-4, 3.64 ERA)
Milwaukee’ left-hander Eric Lauer takes the mound for his 22nd start of the season. Lauer looks to improve on a 8-4 record and 3.64 ERA in 118.2 innings, while striking out 116, walking 42 batters, and posting a 1.21 WHIP. Lauer lost his most recent start against the St. Louis Cardinals, as Milwaukee’s left-hander surrendered three runs on five hits, two walks, and five strikeouts during the Brewers’ 3-1 road loss on August 12th. Lauer owns a 4-1 home record this season in nine starts at the American Family Field. In those outings, he has posted a 2.65 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP, 14 walks, and 53 strikeouts in 54.1 innings of work.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers – Series History
In the 2021 season the Dodgers won the season series 4-3. In the current season, the series is split with both teams winning one win out of two games.
