Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Picks and Predictions for Friday May 22 2026
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The Los Angeles Dodgers will head to American Family Field on Friday, where they’ll open a weekend series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Get the rest of our free MLB picks here! Los Angeles enters this matchup with an MLB-best 35-17 record, while Milwaukee has also been strong this season, sitting at 29-22 and remaining firmly in the NL Central race. The Dodgers continue to be one of the most dangerous offensive teams in baseball, averaging roughly 9.1 hits and 5.8 runs per game through the first quarter of the season. Los Angeles is expected to send Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound on Friday. Yamamoto has been outstanding in 2026, entering this matchup with a 6-2 record and a 2.41 ERA, along with 68 strikeouts across 63.1 innings pitched.
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The Brewers, meanwhile, have continued to win games with a balanced team and strong pitching depth. Milwaukee is averaging around 8.4 hits and 4.6 runs per game, while also ranking among the better defensive teams in the league. William Contreras continues to anchor the lineup offensively, while Jackson Chourio has taken another step forward as a dynamic offensive threat. Milwaukee is projected to counter with Freddy Peralta on the mound. Peralta enters Friday’s matchup with a 5-3 record and a 3.18 ERA, while striking out 71 batters over 62.1 innings this season.
Dodgers vs Brewers Pick
The Dodgers come off a strong series against the Padres and look to make it three straight on Friday, while Milwaukee is hot red winning three straight of their own. With the Dodgers sending their ace to the mound expect them to take this one, however the play here is UNDER 8.5. Final score prediction, Dodgers win 3-1.
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