Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 17th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Dodgers vs. Brewers
The Dodgers take on the Brewers on Wednesday, August 17th at American Family Field, Milwaukee. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (80-35) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (62-53)
- Date: Wednesday August 17th, 2022
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee
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Los Angeles Dodgers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into their matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers have a record of 80-35, good for 1st in the NL West division. In their 60 games on the road, the Dodgers have a strong record of 40-20. The Dodgers will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Brewers by a score of 5-4. So far, Los Angeles has won 26 out of their first 37 series, 26-9-2.
Los Angeles pitcher Tony Gonsolin gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 14-1. Leading up to the game, Gonsolin has an ERA of just 2.24. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .173. Through 116 innings of work, Gonsolin has an HR/9 figure of 0.85, placing him near the league average. In his previous outings, Gonsolin has struck out 3.28 batters for every issued walk, this includes averaging 5.0 K's per game.
Offensively, the Dodgers have had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.37 runs per game, ranks 1st in the MLB. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of -1. The Dodgers are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 3rd, at .260, including averaging 8.87 hits per game. So far, Los Angeles's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.35 home runs ranks 5th. Los Angeles's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 1st with an OBP of .336. So far, the team has a walk rate of 9.7%.
Milwaukee Brewers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Milwaukee Brewers enter play ranked 2nd in the NL Central division, with an overall record of 62-53. Through 53 home contests, the Brewers come in with a mark of 30-23 at American Family Field. Milwaukee is coming off a winning effort over the Dodgers by a score of 5-4. The team's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 17-14-7.
Milwaukee pitcher Eric Lauer gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 8-4. Across 21 appearances, Lauer has a combined ERA of 3.64. So far, Eric Lauer has put together a WHIP of 1.21. and has a SLG% allowed of .427. In total, he has given up 22 home runs. Heading into the game, Lauer has struck out 23.0% of the batters he's faced and is averaging 3.19 BB/9.
On offense, Milwaukee will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 10th in runs scored, averaging 4.53 runs per game. The team's total run differential sits at 32. So far, the Brewers have combined for a team batting average of .237, placing them 22nd in the league. This includes batting .152 over their last 3 games. So far, Milwaukee's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.37 home runs per game ranks 3rd. Throughout the season, Milwaukee's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 12th best OBP of .317. So far, the team has a walk rate of 9.4%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Dodgers vs. Brewers
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and Milwaukee, the Dodgers are the heavy favorite at -172 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 63.24%. The MLB predictive model shows Los Angeles having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).
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