Dodgers vs Brewers: Game 2 Predictions, Odds and Picks - July 6, MLB 2024
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 2 of their three-game series on Saturday at Dodgers Stadium.
Dave Roberts and his men started the series against the Brewers with an 8-5 win on Friday, breaking their two-game losing streak. Could Will Smith's multi-homer performance prove to be the key for the Dodgers in the upcoming days?
Dodgers vs. Brewers: Baseball Betting Odds
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Brewers?
The game will start at 7:15 p.m. EDT at Dodger Stadium. Fans can catch the game live on FOX Sports 1, SportsNet LA and Fubo TV. International fans can also live stream it via MLB.TV.
Dodgers vs. Brewers: Prediction
James Paxton will start on the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday. He has started 15 games so far this season and holds a 7-2 record, along with an ERA of 4.28, a WHIP of 1.41 and 53 strikeouts.
Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers on the mound. He has played 17 games so far this season. Peralta has a 6-4 record with an ERA of 3.83, a WHIP of 1.13, and 120 strikeouts.
This NL rivalry has been there for quite some time, with the Dodgers having the upper hand over the Brewers with a 97-68 head-to-head record. The Dodgers are currently at the top of the NL West table with a 54-35 record, while the Brewcrew is at the top of the NL Central with a 52-37 record.
After facing a difficult phase in the past few games, the Dodgers have finally found their path back to winning ways. They are -115 favorites to continue this winning momentum and take another victory on the Brewers in Game 2.
Shohei Ohtani should be a key player in this game. He has a batting average of .312, .394 OBP and .626 SLG and has crushed 27 home runs and driven in 64 runs so far this season.
Last night's hero, Will Smith should also be a key player for Dave Roberts' side. He has totaled 14 dingers and 53 RBIs this season, while slashing .276/.349/.502 with 45 runs scored.
The Brewers are the underdogs but will surely give their all. William Contreras has performed well for his side so far this season. He is slashing .295/.356/.443 with a .799 OPS, 10 home runs, 51 RBIs and 60 runs.
Apart from Contreras, Christian Yelich should also be a key player for Pat Murphy's side. He is slashing a .324/.402/.504. So far Yelich has hit nine home runs and 37 RBIs
Prediction: LA Dodgers +1.5 (-190)