Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday August 14 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers series continues Friday, August 14, with first pitch scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET, pitting the NL Central-leading Brewers against a Dodgers club still atop the NL West despite Thursday's setback. Los Angeles sits as the heavy moneyline favorite as this important series moves forward. Before diving into this one, check out our full slate of MLB predictions for more games worth betting this weekend.
TLDR: Quick Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (+114)
- Total Pick: Under 7.5 (-101)
- Final Score Prediction: Dodgers win, 5-2
Odds and Line Movement
Los Angeles has held its position as the heavy moneyline favorite throughout the week, while the run line and total have both shown notable movement as first pitch approaches. Below is the current line, followed by full line movement tables for the run line and total market.
Current Odds
| Market | Milwaukee Brewers | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +158 | -193 |
| Run Line | +1.5 (-137) | -1.5 (+114) |
| Total | 7.5 (Over -119 / Under -101) | |
Line Movement - Moneyline
| Date | Time | Milwaukee | LA Dodgers | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14 | 04:31:27AM | +158 | -193 | LAD 73%, 81% |
| 08/14 | 00:57:04AM | +158 | -193 | LAD 73%, 81% |
| 08/14 | 00:57:04AM | +158 | -193 | LAD 73%, 81% |
| 08/14 | 00:30:21AM | +153 | -186 | LAD 71%, 71% |
| 08/13 | 06:05:49PM | +152 | -184 | LAD 71%, 71% |
| 08/13 | 06:05:49PM | +152 | -184 | LAD 93%, 93% |
| 08/13 | 05:12:10PM | +152 | -184 | LAD 94%, 91% |
| 08/13 | 05:11:38PM | +149 | -181 | LAD 94%, 89% |
| 08/13 | 03:26:55PM | +147 | -178 | - |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under | Public ($, #) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/14 | 04:31:27AM | 8o-101 | 8u-120 | O94%, NULL |
| 08/14 | 04:07:58AM | 8o-104 | 8u-124 | O94%, NULL |
| 08/14 | 00:30:21AM | 8o-101 | 8u-120 | O94%, NULL |
| 08/13 | 06:05:49PM | 8o-102 | 8u-118 | - |
| 08/13 | 05:11:38PM | 7.5o-118 | 7.5u-102 | - |
| 08/13 | 03:26:55PM | 8o+100 | 8u-120 | - |
Brewers vs Dodgers Key Matchups and Game Preview
Milwaukee enters this series at 75-47 and leads the NL Central by four games, while Los Angeles is 73-49 and sits atop the NL West despite losing Thursday's series opener 5-4 to the Brewers. Milwaukee has already shown it can exploit late-game vulnerabilities after rallying for three ninth-inning runs in that victory.
Dodgers Turn to Yamamoto
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is 11-7 with a 2.65 ERA and an outstanding 0.89 WHIP across 139.1 innings, allowing only 92 hits and 32 walks with 127 strikeouts. His command gives Los Angeles a substantial edge on the mound heading into this pivotal matchup.
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Brewers Counter With Gasser
Robert Gasser takes the mound for Milwaukee at 3-4 with a 4.57 ERA and 1.22 WHIP through 67 innings, allowing 64 hits, 18 walks and 11 home runs. His numbers create a clear disadvantage for the Brewers against Yamamoto's dominant profile.
Los Angeles's Power Advantage
The Dodgers possess the stronger power profile, batting .260 with a .337 OBP and .429 slugging percentage while producing 610 runs and 156 homers. Milwaukee is hitting .251 with a .336 OBP and .394 slugging percentage, totaling 597 runs but only 111 home runs.
Ohtani and Freeman Lead Los Angeles
Shohei Ohtani leads Los Angeles with 27 homers while batting .292, and Freddie Freeman is hitting .304 with a .379 OBP and .469 slugging percentage. Their combined production gives the Dodgers a dangerous top of the order in this series.
Bauers and Chourio Power Milwaukee
Milwaukee's Jake Bauers leads his club with 21 homers, while Jackson Chourio is batting .274 with a .339 OBP and .471 slugging mark. Both hitters give the Brewers a chance to keep pace if the Dodgers' bullpen is tested after Yamamoto exits.
Betting Trends: MIL vs LAD
Public betting money has heavily backed Los Angeles throughout the week, with support for the Dodgers ranging from 71% to as high as 94% across recent line checks. The total has drawn strong public support toward the over, with figures reaching 94% in the latest reports.
Key Injuries and Things To Know: MIL and LAD
Injuries are worth monitoring for Milwaukee because Brice Turang, who leads the team with 76 RBI, is day-to-day, while Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt remain on the injured list. The Dodgers' biggest injury concerns are concentrated in the pitching staff, with Brock Stewart, Jake Cousins, Ben Casparius, Gavin Stone and Blake Treinen sidelined, potentially weakening their options after Yamamoto exits.
Brewers vs Dodgers Side and Over/Under Picks
- Side Pick: Dodgers -1.5 (+114)
- Total Pick: Under 7.5 (-101)
Yamamoto's ability to limit baserunners gives Los Angeles a substantial advantage over Gasser, and the Dodgers have the deeper power lineup, making the run line the preferred side. Yamamoto's dominance and Milwaukee's relatively modest home-run production both support leaning toward the under.
Final Score Prediction
- Predicted Final Score: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 2
How to Wager On Brewers vs Dodgers
This Brewers vs Dodgers matchup offers several angles beyond the run line and total, including moneyline value on Milwaukee as the underdog and player prop markets tied to Yamamoto, Gasser, Ohtani and Bauers. With the Dodgers' bullpen dealing with multiple absences, monitoring live lines once Yamamoto exits could also create in-game value. For more tools to sharpen your approach, check out our AI picks page, along with our Dimers review and Oddible review for additional ways to build out your wagering strategy on this game.
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