Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers Betting Tips – Brewers To Draw First Blood In MLB Playoffs’ NLCS
The Milwaukee Brewers are tipped to win the opening game of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Milwaukee have claimed victory in three of their last four meetings against LA and benefit from home advantage in Game 1. Jacob Misiorowski, who held a 1.80 ERA with 252 strikeouts this season, will start for the Brewers. He previously limited the Dodgers to one run in a regular season win. While both teams bring strong pitching, the edge is given to Milwaukee for this matchup.
- Milwaukee are favored to win Game 1 of the NLCS against the Dodgers
- Jacob Misiorowski, with an NL-best 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts, starts for Brewers
- Brewers have won three of the last four meetings and are backed for this opener
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Milwaukee are tipped to take the opening game of the National League Championship Series.
The Brewers were swept by the Dodgers in the postseason a year ago, but they have had the edge in recent meetings and they have home advantage in Game 1.
They are also sending out starter Jacob Misiorowski, who has been outstanding this season.
Key Numbers – Can Brewers Make It 4 Wins In 5 Meetings?
- Milwaukee Brewers have won 3 of the last 4 meetings
- Jacob Misiorowski allowed 1 run and had 6 strikeouts in regular season win over LA
- Jacob Misiorowski boasted a NL best 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts in the regular season
- The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.52
Dodgers League All-Time Head-To-Head; Brewers Won Last Meeting
- Los Angeles Dodgers lead the all-time series 113-84
- Milwaukee Brewers won 6-2 when the two teams last met on August 16
Los Angeles Dodgers Form – Dodgers Beat Braves In 4
Los Angeles booked their place in the National League Championship Series by rebounding from a Game 2 defeat at home to Atlanta, winning back-to-back road games to take the series 3-1.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | va Atlanta Braves | W | 5-3 |
| Oct-04 | vs Atlanta Braves | L | 2-3 |
| Oct-06 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 3-1 |
| Oct-07 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 4-1 |
Milwaukee Brewers Form – Brewers Downed Padres 3-1
Milwaukee saw off red-hot San Diego in the previous round, bouncing back from a Game 3 defeat on the road with a 3-1 victory in California that wrapped up a 3-1 series win.
| Date | Playoff Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct-03 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 3-2 |
| Oct-04 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 4-3 |
| Oct-06 | at San Diego Padres | L | 3-4 |
| Oct-07 | at San Diego Padres | W | 3-1 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | Los Angeles Dodgers | 12-7 | 2.72 | 186 | 158.2 |
| Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers | 16-5 | 1.80 | 252 | 174.2 |
Verdict
Both teams are sending out elite pitchers for this one, so runs are likely to be at a premium.
We lean towards the Brewers, who have home advantage in Game 1 and are going with Jacob Misiorowski, who gave up little in the regular season and dominated the Dodgers when he started against them in August.
We lean towards the Brewers, who have home advantage in Game 1 and are going with Jacob Misiorowski, who gave up little in the regular season and dominated the Dodgers when he started against them in August.
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