Just what the defending world champions needed, plenty of rest. The Brewers went five games against the Cubs before advancing. That has to factor big time into the Dodgers being -225 to win the NLCS when it comes to MLB lines at BetUS. The Brewers have the home-field advantage and are +185.
Before everyone goes against the NL Central champions, remember this: Milwaukee and Los Angeles played six games in the regular season, and the Brewers won every one.
The opener is Monday, and the Dodgers are -147 as they look for their first win in the NLCS against Milwaukee in 2025. The Brewers are +132.
There is another reason to like Milwaukee’s chances. Shohei Ohtani has lost his eye for pitches. He was 1-for-18 with 9 strikeouts in the NLDS win over the Phillies. This makes the prop market an interesting and intriguing spot. Will the great pitcher/slugger continue to struggle at the plate? Or will he suddenly regain his hitting touch and light up Milwaukee pitching?
Game One could favor the Dodgers as they throw Blake Snell against what is expected to be a “bullpen game” for Milwaukee. Snell was brilliant in the NLDS against the Phillies. Look for the Dodgers vs Brewers total odds to go under eight. The play would be under.
