Dodgers vs. Brewers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – August 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 16, 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers (72-46) aim to prolong their nine-game win streak when they square off against the Milwaukee Brewers (65-55) on Wednesday at 10:10 PM ET, at Dodger Stadium.

The Brewers are an underdog (+197 on the moneyline to win) when they visit the Dodgers (-240). The total for the game is set at 8 total runs.

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Dodgers vs Brewers Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Dodgers -240 +197 8

Dodgers Betting Insights

  • The Dodgers have won 61, or 62.2%, of the 98 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Los Angeles has entered 19 games this season favored by -240 or more and is 15-4 in those contests.
  • The Dodgers have a 70.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 67 of its 118 chances.
  • The Dodgers are 64-54-0 ATS in their 118 games with a spread this season.

Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 9-1
Runs Per Game 5.7
HR 11
ERA 2.43
K/9 9.3

Brewers Betting Insights

  • The Brewers have been underdogs in 55 games this season and have come away with the win 28 times (50.9%) in those contests.
  • This will be the worst odds to win that sportsbooks have assigned Milwaukee this season with a +197 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Brewers have an implied victory probability of 33.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in 53 of its 120 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Brewers are 56-64-0 against the spread in their 120 games that had a posted line this season.

Brewers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 4.9
HR 11
ERA 4.06
K/9 9.2

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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Clayton Kershaw

  • Kershaw’s team is 9-8-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The left-hander gave up one earned run in five innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
  • Kershaw will look to finish five or more innings for the eighth start in a row.
  • In 17 appearances this season, he has finished five without allowing an earned run.
  • Kershaw’s team has won 68.8% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (11-5).
  • Kershaw’s team has a 12-5 record in his starts this season.
  • Games started by Kershaw have an 8-8-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Dodgers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Brusdar Graterol 49 51 38 1.59 15 5
Caleb Ferguson 47 44.1 53 2.84 16 2
Evan Phillips 44 45 50 2.6 6 17
Ryan Brasier 40 43.1 37 4.15 4 2
Alex Vesia 39 33.2 48 5.61 6 1

Brewers Probable Pitcher – Wade Miley

  • Miley makes the start for the Brewers, his 16th of the season. He is 6-2 with a 2.90 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 77 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Wednesday, Aug. 9, the left-hander went six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up one earned run while surrendering two hits.
  • Miley heads into the matchup with 12 outings of five or more innings pitched this season.
  • In five of his 15 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
  • The Brewers have a 6-2 record in Miley’s eight starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Miley’s team is 9-6 over his 15 starts.
  • Miley’s starts hit the over on the run total seven times in 15 games with a set total this season.

Brewers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Hoby Milner 54 48.2 43 2.59 12 0
Joel Payamps 51 55.1 62 1.79 22 3
Devin Williams 47 46.1 70 1.36 0 28
Elvis Peguero 46 48.1 41 3.91 16 1
Andrew Chafin 45 38.1 53 4.46 12 8

Dodgers Hitting Trends

  • The Dodgers are 44-15 this season in games when they hit at least two home runs.
  • Los Angeles is 29-9 in games this season when it has put up at least five extra-base hits.
  • The club is 57-20 in the games this season it has strung together eight or more hits.
  • Los Angeles has a 61-16 record in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
  • The Dodgers are 37-15 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Brewers Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in 47 games this season and are 38-9 in those matchups.
  • Milwaukee has won each of its 13 games this season in which it has connected for five or more extra-base hits.
  • In 63 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 45-18.
  • Milwaukee has a 52-10 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • In 41 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 30-11

Dodgers vs. Brewers Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-240)
Over/Under Pick: Under (8)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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