Introduction

In this mid-summer Saturday duel, we’ve got an American League and National League showdown as the Milwaukee Brewers square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With both teams holding strong records so far this season, it’s a clash of formidable talents and meeting of nimble minds as they vie for supremacy on the baseball field.

Game Time

Spectators will be treated to a classic Saturday night baseball experience, with the game’s first pitch scheduled for 09:10 PM ET.

Moneyline Odds

Milwaukee Brewers: +121
Los Angeles Dodgers: -133
Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

The Milwaukee Brewers have been demonstrating their prowess with a strong record of 56-40 and a win percentage of 0.583. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been no slouches, boasting a record of 58-39 with a slightly higher win percentage of 0.598.

Injury Report

There are no significant injury concerns for the Milwaukee Brewers leading up to this game.

For the Los Angeles Dodgers, their injury list includes:

• Michael Kopech (Knee) – Status: 60-Day-IL. Kopech (knee) underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus this week, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
• Enrique Hernandez (Elbow) – Status: 10-Day-IL. Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday’s 5-1 win versus the Royals.

Key Player Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

• Christian Yelich: 0.259 AVG, 19 HR, 65 RBI
• Jackson Chourio: 0.264 AVG, 16 HR, 62 RBI
• Sal Frelick: 0.294 AVG, 7 HR, 39 RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani: 0.276 AVG, 32 HR, 60 RBI
• Will Smith: 0.323 AVG, 12 HR, 46 RBI
• Andy Pages: 0.285 AVG, 17 HR, 59 RBI

Team Analysis

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are on a hot streak, entering this game with an impressive 5-0 record in their last five games. The team’s confidence is high, exhibiting nimble fielding and a growing rhythmic synergy between players. Yelich, Chourio and, Frelick have been instrumental in maintaining the team’s offensive potency.

The Brewers also show robust strength in their batting prowess, achieving consistent hits though their average may not be the highest. Coupled with their disciplined play style and ability to capitalize on opponent’s mistakes, the Brewers are a notable foe.

• Batting Average: 0.248
• Total Runs Scored: 457
• Home Runs: 93
• OPS: 0.707
• ERA: 3.66
• WHIP: 1.25

Away Record: 24-23 • Home Record: 33-17
Last 5 Games: 5-0 (5.4 runs per game)

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Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers, while having a greater season record, haven’t been as steady recently, with a 2-3 record in their last five games. In spite of facing some challenges, player performances remain commendable, particularly with notable contributions from Ohtani, Smith, and Pages.

Gleaning from their season’s performance, the Dodgers are not a team to be taken lightly. Their powerful batting line-up, capable of inflicting serious damage, coupled with their knack for decisive plays make them a formidable adversary.

• Batting Average: 0.256
• Total Runs Scored: 518
• Home Runs: 145
• OPS: 0.776
• ERA: 4.29
• WHIP: 1.31

Away Record: 25-22 • Home Record: 33-18
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (3.2 runs per game)

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Head-to-Head History

Los Angeles Dodgers 0–4 Milwaukee Brewers (Last 4 games)

• 2025-07-19: MIL 2 @ LAD 0
• 2025-07-09: LAD 2 @ MIL 3
• 2025-07-08: LAD 1 @ MIL 3
• 2025-07-07: LAD 1 @ MIL 9

Over/Under Trends

The Milwaukee Brewers‘ recent games have been high in scoring, with an average of 10.4 total runs scored per game over their last seven matchups and three of those games going over the total line.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been averaging 8.5 total runs per game in their last eight matchups, with five games exceeding the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

While the Brewers are in impressive form, the Dodgers’ powerful lineup, greater season record, and determination to bounce back from their recent slump make them a compelling pick for this game. With the likes of Ohtani, Smith, and Pages, the Dodgers’ offensive dynamism can feasibly topple the Brewers and steer the game in their favor.

Considering their season performance, player caliber and the drive to recover from recent setbacks, betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers is the smarter choice.

Over/Under Prediction

Given the scoring averages from the Brewers and Dodgers lately, there’s an inclination towards a game with lesser runs. Additionally, both teams have been defensively sound, preventing opponents from racking up scores. As such, the verdict tilts towards Under 8.5

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