The Milwaukee Brewers (52-40) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (56-37) in an exciting National League matchup on Wednesday. The Brewers aim for their fourth consecutive victory after beating the Dodgers 3-1 in the previous game. Los Angeles has now dropped five games in a row and risks facing their second series sweep in succession. Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 4.50 ERA) is set to pitch for the Dodgers, while Jose Quintana (6-3, 3.44 ERA) takes the mound for the Brewers.
First pitch from American Family Field is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET. Los Angeles is currently a -163 favorite according to FanDuel Sportsbook, with the over/under set at 8.5. Before making any betting commitments on this matchup, it’s advisable to consult the MLB predictions and insights from SportsLine’s proven model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times and currently sits at 45-38 on top-rated MLB selections. This season, the model has particularly excelled with home run prop bets, generating over 28 units of profit.
Why the Dodgers Can Win
Catcher Will Smith ranks third in batting average (.332) and is tied for third in OPS (.991), with 12 home runs and 45 RBI. He is currently enjoying a six-game hitting streak. On July 5, he recorded a pair of hits against the Astros.
First baseman Freddie Freeman is another key player, standing seventh in the league with a .303 batting average and adding 10 home runs along with 47 RBI. He contributed with a hit in the previous loss against the Brewers.
Why the Brewers Can Win
Center fielder Jackson Chourio is a significant contributor for the Brewers, accumulating 15 home runs and 55 RBI, and is currently enjoying a seven-game hitting streak.
Right fielder Sal Frelick leads Milwaukee with a .293 batting average, along with seven home runs and 37 RBI. He hit a homer during the last game against the Dodgers, highlighting his consistent performance.
Making Picks for Dodgers vs. Brewers
The SportsLine model suggests leaning towards the under on total runs, forecasting a combined total of 8.1 runs. Furthermore, it indicates that one side of the money line presents significant value. For further details on which side to support, be sure to check out the analysis on SportsLine.
