MLB Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers — NLDS Game 2 (Tuesday, October 14 at 08:05 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | LAD | MIL |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -118 | -103 |
| Total (O/U) | 7.5 | |
| Run Line | -1.5 (148) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Last 5 RPG | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Record | 93–69 | 97–65 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
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NLDS stakes, Game 2: The Dodgers hold a 1–0 series edge after a tense opener and now walk into a hostile, roofed American Family Field where Milwaukee must answer. October baseball tightens margins—tempo, first-inning execution, and the middle of each order’s ability to cash traffic will decide whether Los Angeles grabs full control or the Brewers level the set before it shifts west. With both offenses trending modest and every run magnified, expect urgency from Milwaukee early and measured, situational at-bats from a veteran Dodgers core.
Game Time
Set for Tuesday, October 14 at 08:05 PM ET at American Family Field. Closed roof typically dampens carry and favors precision on the mound.
Odds & Spread Line
- Los Angeles Dodgers: -118
- Milwaukee Brewers: -103
Total: 7.5
- Run Line — Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 (+148)
- Run Line — Milwaukee Brewers: +1.5 (-175)
Latest Team Records
Los Angeles Dodgers: 93-69 (Win %: 0.574)
Milwaukee Brewers: 97-65 (Win %: 0.599)
Injury Report
Los Angeles lists Evan Phillips (elbow) on the 60-day IL. October statuses can be fluid; monitor pregame notes.
Milwaukee enters without new major concerns ahead of first pitch.
Key Player Stats
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: 0.282 AVG, 55 HR, 102 RBI
- Freddie Freeman: 0.295 AVG, 24 HR, 90 RBI
- Andy Pages: 0.272 AVG, 27 HR, 86 RBI
Milwaukee Brewers
- Christian Yelich: 0.264 AVG, 29 HR, 103 RBI
- Brice Turang: 0.288 AVG, 18 HR, 81 RBI
- Jackson Chourio: 0.270 AVG, 21 HR, 78 RBI
Team Analysis
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers’ veteran core handled the moment in Game 1 and now plays for separation. Their recent 9–1 run across ten has been built on postseason-friendly traits: strike-zone control, opposite-field contact when behind, and enough top-end power to flip an inning. Even at a modest 3.0 RPG over five, Los Angeles has won with sequencing and defense—two levers that travel. With Ohtani policing mistakes and Freeman lengthening at-bats, the Dodgers’ path again looks like early pressure and a willingness to win 3–2 instead of chasing crooked numbers.
- Batting Average: 0.253
- Total Runs Scored: 825
- Home Runs: 244
- OBP: 0.327
- SLG: 0.441
- OPS: 0.768
- ERA: 3.95
- WHIP: 1.26
Away Record: 44-40 • Home Record: 55-30
Last 5 Games: 4-1 (3.0 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 9-1 (4.7 RPG)
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers get the boost they needed—home field and last at-bats—with the series urgency squarely on them. Their last five (2.8 RPG) underscores the challenge: generating damage swings against a staff that limits free passes. Yelich remains the tone-setter and Turang’s contact can stir innings, but Milwaukee must convert early baserunners before leverage spots tighten. If they don’t find timely extra-base contact, they’re again forced to thread a narrow path in a low-total environment that favors Los Angeles’ situational edge.
- Batting Average: 0.258
- Total Runs Scored: 806
- Home Runs: 166
- OBP: 0.332
- SLG: 0.403
- OPS: 0.736
- ERA: 3.58
- WHIP: 1.23
Away Record: 45-38 • Home Record: 55-30
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (2.8 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (3.5 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
Milwaukee Brewers lead 6–1 (Last 7 games)
- October 13, 2025: LAD 2 @ MIL 1
- July 20, 2025: MIL 6 @ LAD 5
- July 19, 2025: MIL 8 @ LAD 7
- July 18, 2025: MIL 2 @ LAD 0
- July 09, 2025: LAD 2 @ MIL 3
- July 08, 2025: LAD 1 @ MIL 3
- July 07, 2025: LAD 1 @ MIL 9
Over/Under Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers’ last 10 games have averaged 7.8 total runs, with 5 games that would have cleared today’s total of 7.5.
Milwaukee Brewers’ last 10 games have averaged 6.7 combined runs, with 3 games clearing the same number of 7.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Series leverage sits with Los Angeles: already up 1–0 and comfortable winning tighter scripts. Home-field helps Milwaukee, but the Dodgers’ recent form, plate discipline, and late-inning composure create the clearer edge in another low-margin contest. Back the Los Angeles Dodgers at -118 to take a commanding series lead.
Play: Dodgers ML (confidence: playoff-tight, not price-insensitive).
Over/Under Prediction
Five-game scoring baselines—2.8 RPG for Milwaukee and 3.0 for Los Angeles—fit the park and October tendencies.
Combined recent pace sits below the market. The lean is the Under 7.5 with the expectation of controlled traffic and quick hooks shortening rallies.
Bookmakers
Current MLB odds sourced from: FanDuel, Fanatics, DraftKings, BetMGM, LowVig.ag, Caesars, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers
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