by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Thursday, August 13, 2026
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Brewers +118, Dodgers -142; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Brewers +120, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Brewers +120, Dodgers -145; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Milwaukee Brewers: 74-46 (1st place, NL Central)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 72-48 (1st place, NL West)
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Milwaukee Brewers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 3-7 last 10
Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Brewers are entering this series off a loss and got swept in their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 74-46 record overall and have a road record of 33-24. This is the series opener of a 4-game series with the Dodgers on Thursday. Their offense ranks 7th in the MLB with a .732 OPS. Dustin May was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while rookie pitcher Shane Drohan is making his start in this game on Thursday. He is 6-4 with a 3.87 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 6 ER, 2 HR, and 4 BB with 4 SO on 9 hits through 5 IP against the Minnesota Twins.
The Dodgers lost their 3-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1. They enter this game with a 72-48 record overall and have a home record of 35-23. This is the 1st game of a 4-game series with the Brewers on Thursday with the 3rd game of their series against the Kansas City Royals still to be played on Wednesday. The Dodgers won the 1st game of that series on Monday and the 2nd game on Tuesday. Their offense ranks 2nd in the MLB with a .766 OPS. Eric Lauer is their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Roki Sasaki is making his start in this game on Thursday. He is 5-5 with a 4.54 ERA this season. His team won 5 of their last 6 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 earned runs, 1 homer, and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts on 4 hits through 6 innings pitched against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Brewers vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 72-48 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 35-23 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Brewers have looked great in their games this season with their 74-46 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL Central with one of the best records in MLB. They have been a good road team too with their 33-24 road record this year. The Dodgers are 3-7 in their last 10 games and they haven't looked great lately, in a huge slump since the trade deadline. The Brewers haven't looked great themselves though, now 5-5 in their last 10 games and coming off a series loss to the Padres. The Brewers are going with Drohan in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 6-4 with a 3.87 ERA, but he is still in his rookie season and hasn't been at his best lately. His team has lost 2 of their last 3 games now with him starting and he is coming off a terrible start in which he gave up 6 earned runs. The Brewers do have a good offense this season, but that offense has been cooling off lately too. The Dodgers are going with Sasaki in this one and he hasn't looked great this year. He is 5-5 with a 4.54 ERA, but lately he has looked a lot better in his starts. He is coming off a great start in which he gave up 2 earned runs and the team has been having a ton of success with him lately too, winning 5 of their last 6 games with him starting. The Dodgers do have one of the best offenses in the league themselves and they are starting to pull themselves out of this slump with their first series win since the trade deadline. Look for the Dodgers to continue getting hot here while the Brewers are going through a bit of a rough patch now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Brewers Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Thursday, August 13, 2026 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 5 Brewers 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Milwaukee Brewers: 268-189 (+49 units) on the moneyline in all games. 125-100 (+25.9 units) on the moneyline in road games. 78-71 (+23.4 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 16-9 UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 54% to 62%).
Los Angeles Dodgers: 43-42 (-21.5 units) on the moneyline against NL Central opponents. 287-190 (-23.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 151-86 (-17.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 20-11 UNDER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Milwaukee Brewers: J. Ortiz (SS) Day To Day - Neck. C. Pratt (SS) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. S. Frelick (RF) Ten Day IL - Shoulder. J. Romero (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Appendix. R. Zastryzny (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Woodruff (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. J. Kuhnel (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. Q. Priester (SP) Sixty Day IL - Wrist. B. Fitzpatrick (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Zerpa (RP) Sixty Day IL - Forearm.
Los Angeles Dodgers: B. Treinen (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. D. Rushing (C) Ten Day IL - Arm. W. Klein (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. W. Smith (C) Sixty Day IL - Neck. K. Bubic (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“Harry will be the first to tell you he didn’t throw the ball well. Didn’t have his normal stuff, didn’t land his breaking ball nearly as much, fastball wasn’t crisp. But [the misplay] does change the night a little bit.” - Pat Murphy after his team’s loss against the Padres in their game on Tuesday.
"It's just guys coming together and being ready when called upon. It doesn't matter who's playing, where you hit, who's pitching. Just find a way to win a game." - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Royals in their game on Tuesday.
Starting Lineups
Milwaukee Brewers
Brice Turang (L) SS
Jackson Chourio (R) LF
Garrett Mitchell (L) CF
Jake Bauers (L) 1B
William Contreras (R) C
Christian Yelich (L) DH
Luis Lara (S) RF
David Hamilton (L) 3B
Jihwan Bae (L) 2B
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Andy Pages (R) CF
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Alex Call (R) LF
Ben Rortvedt (L) C
Statistical Leaders
Milwaukee Brewers
Batting Average: Jihwan Bae (.500)
Hits: Brice Turang (120)
Home Runs: Jake Bauers (21)
RBI: Brice Turang (75)
Stolen Bases: David Hamilton (21)
Wins: Aaron Ashby (13)
Saves: Trevor Megill (21)
ERA: Easton McGee (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Freddie Freeman (.305)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (135)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (26)
RBI: Andy Pages (76)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (11)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (11)
Saves: Tanner Scott (16)
ERA: Seth Halvorsen (0.00)
Managers:
Milwaukee Brewers: Pat Murphy (3rd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
