Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction for NLCS Game 3 on 10/16

This article was published on Oct 16, 2025. Today’s picks MLB picks

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 3 of the NLCS. The Dodgers lead the series 2-0, looking to extend their advantage at Dodger Stadium. The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:08 PM, with a clear sky forecast and a mild breeze.

Tyler Glasnow will take the mound for the Dodgers, boasting an ERA of 3.19 this season. The Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitcher. With the Dodgers’ strong home record of 52-29, they will aim to continue their success against the Brewers’ 45-36 road record.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a tough stretch recently, losing four of their last five games. In their last game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, they lost 5-1. The Brewers managed only three hits, with Jackson Chourio hitting the team’s lone home run.

Brice Turang has been a key player for the Brewers. He leads the team in batting average at .288 and has 18 home runs. Turang has also scored 97 runs, which ranks him first on the team.

The Brewers have a strong pitching staff, with a 3.59 ERA that ranks second in the league. However, their recent games have seen some struggles. Freddy Peralta, one of their starting pitchers, gave up five hits and three earned runs in his last start against the Dodgers.

Brewers vs Dodgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline +162, Dodgers Moneyline -193, Brewers Runline +1.5 (-132), Dodgers Runline -1.5 (+111), Total Over 7.5 (-116), Total Under 7.5 (-104)

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a strong run in recent games. They won their last two games against the Milwaukee Brewers with scores of 5-1 and 2-1. In these games, their pitchers performed well, especially Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell, who both allowed very few hits.

The Dodgers’ hitting lineup includes some top performers. Shohei Ohtani leads with 55 home runs and a batting average of .282. Freddie Freeman also stands out with a .295 batting average and 24 home runs.

For the next game, Tyler Glasnow will start as the pitcher. His season stats include a 3.19 ERA and a WHIP of 1.10. The Dodgers hope to continue their winning streak against the Brewers with strong pitching and hitting.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -193. The Brewers are at +162. The Dodgers have a strong batting lineup, ranking 2nd in home runs and slugging percentage. Their pitching is also solid with a 3.59 ERA, ranked 2nd. The Dodgers are likely to win this game.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Dodgers have a high slugging percentage, and the Brewers have given up 168 home runs. This suggests the game could go over the total. A projected score of Dodgers 5, Brewers 3 supports taking the over 7.5 runs.