Milwaukee (56-40) vs Los Angeles (58-39)
July 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Los Angeles 0.0001 — Over/Under: 0.0001
In this article, we will formulate a Brewers vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 18, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers (56-40, 23-23 Away) concluded the first half of the season in style, with seven consecutive wins. Milwaukee defeated the Marlins on the road and then swept the Dodgers and Nationals at home. In the latest 8-1 victory over Washington, Jackson Chourio led the offense with a three-run homer, while Freddy Peralta got the win after allowing one run on three hits with seven strikeouts and one walk across 6.2 innings of work.
This season, the Brewers average 4.76 runs per game (7th in the MLB) on a .248/.324/.383 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Brewers’ staff has a 3.66 ERA (7th) and 1.25 WHIP (15th). Christian Yelich leads the Brewers with a .259 batting average, 19 home runs, and 65 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Brewers is Quinn Priester, who is 7-2 in 12 starts this season, with a 3.55 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 88.2 innings.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers (58-39, 33-17 Home) went through their worst period of the season, during which they suffered seven straight losses and were swept by the Houston Astros and Milwaukee Brewers. However, the Dodgers recovered in time to end the first half with a series win against the San Franicso Giants. In a rubber match 5-2 victory, Freddie Freeman led the offense with two RBI, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched for 7.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing no runs on three hits with seven strikeouts and two walks. Ben Casparius was credited with the win.
This season, the Dodgers average 5.34 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .256/.331/.445 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Dodgers’ staff has a 4.29 ERA (23rd) and 1.31 WHIP (21st). Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with a .276 batting average, 32 home runs, and 60 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Tyler Glasnow, who is 1-0 in six starts this season, with a 3.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP in 23.0 innings.
Why the Brewers will cover
The Brewers have won 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs.
The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against National League opponents.
The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites.
The Brewers have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Dodgers’ last four games as favorites against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Four of the Brewers’ last five games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last four games.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Brewers’ last four games against National League opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for home runs this season (145).
The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for RBIs this season (500).
The Brewers rank 5th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.233).
The Brewers rank T5th in the league for runs allowed this season (376).
Brewers vs Dodgers Prediction
The Brewers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including the last five, while Milwaukee already swept the Dodgers in a three-game series a couple of weeks ago. The Brewers are one of the hottest teams in the MLB right now, which cannot be said for the Dodgers, so I am backing the visitors to put up a fight and stay close here. Quinn Priester was fantastic in June, posting a 1.98 ERA, and although he surrendered six runs in his two starts in July, I am backing him to do fine on Friday. Tyler Glasnow, on the other hand, returned from a lengthy injury and impressed against the Brewers, allowing one run (not earned) in 5.0 innings. Glasnow is undoubtedly better of the two starters, but Milwaukee is in better form in general, so I am backing the Brewers to cover the run line.