Preview of Game 2

In the 2025 NLCS, the Milwaukee Brewers welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday evening. The Dodgers secured a narrow victory of 2-1 over the Brewers in Game 1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-8) is set to pitch for Los Angeles while Freddy Peralta (17-6, 2.70 ERA) will take the mound for Milwaukee.

Start Time: The game will commence at 8:08 PM ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Betting Lines: According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Dodgers are favored at -120, meaning you need to bet $120 to win $100, while the Brewers are listed at -100. The anticipated total run count for the match is 7 runs.

Dodgers’ Winning Factors

Yamamoto showcases an impressive ERA of 2.49 this season, with significant strikeouts. He limited opponents to two or fewer runs in seven of his last eight games. Notably, Mookie Betts leads the Dodgers in playoff batting average at .333.

Freddie Freeman, another key player, recorded a solo homer in the last match with a batting average of .250 this postseason.

Brewers’ Winning Factors

The Brewers enter Game 2 with an outstanding record of 44-21 when favored at home. Jackson Chourio has been a standout performer, batting .333 this postseason with seven RBI, while Caleb Durbin contributes with a batting average of .263.

Making Picks for the Game

The SportsLine model forecasts an over/under of 8.7 runs, identifying favorable odds on one side of the moneyline. See detailed picks and insights on SportsLine.