Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 10/16/25, 2:26 PM  by Erik Gibbs in MLB Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers have put themselves in an enviable position, leading the Milwaukee Brewers 2-0 as the National League Championship Series shifts to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 on Thursday. With momentum firmly on their side, the Dodgers will look to deliver a decisive blow and move one win away from another trip to the World Series. Meanwhile, the Brewers are on the ropes after dropping both games at home and must find a way to spark an offense that has been all but silent through the first two contests.

Milwaukee's bats have been ice-cold, producing just five hits combined over Games 1 and 2. Their offensive struggles have been compounded by the dominance of the Dodgers' starting pitching. The Brewers have yet to face the Dodgers' bullpen in any meaningful way, which has limited their chances to exploit potential weaknesses later in games.

The Dodgers' offense has been consistent and opportunistic. While the home runs and extra-base hits have grabbed headlines, it's been their balance and plate discipline that have worn down Milwaukee's arms. Every mistake from the Brewers' pitching staff has been punished, and the middle of the Dodgers' lineup continues to deliver in clutch moments. The combination of timely hitting and elite starting pitching has made Los Angeles look every bit like a team determined to defend its crown.