Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers 5/8/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in an upcoming MLB game at the American Family Field in WI. Scheduled for Monday, May 8, 2023, at 7:40 PM ET, this game is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two powerhouse teams. After a minor setback on Friday, the Dodgers bounced back and managed to secure their seventh victory in eight matches by defeating San Diego in a low-scoring contest on Saturday. Going into Sunday, the Dodgers had a record of 20-14 and were leading the Diamondbacks in the NL West by a half-game.
In their recent win against San Diego, the Dodgers had only three hits in total, with no player managing to get more than one. However, Chris Taylor’s two-run homer in the fourth inning proved to be enough to secure the victory. Dustin May put up an excellent performance on the mound, allowing no runs and just three hits with six strikeouts in six innings. Evan Phillips also pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his fourth save.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 meetings with the Brewers.
- The total went OVER in 6 of the LA Dodgers’ last 9 games on the road.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of the Dodgers’ last 6 games on the road against Milwaukee.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers 5/8/2023 Best Picks, Tips and Odds
The Milwaukee Brewers were dealt a sixth consecutive loss by the San Francisco Giants in the middle game of their road series on Saturday. This loss was their ninth in their previous 12 games and has put them in a tough spot. As of Sunday, the Brewers had an overall record of 18-15 and were trailing the Pirates by 1.5 matches for first place in the NL Central.
In the recent game against the Giants, the Brewers had a total of six hits, with only Brice Turang managing to record two hits in the defeat. Milwaukee struggled to get runners on base, leaving nine runners stranded and going 2 for 10 with runners in scoring position. The Brewers were unable to score until the ninth inning, and by that time, it was too late. Colin Rea took the loss, giving up three runs on four hits, a walk, and four strikeouts in six innings.
Looking ahead to their upcoming game, Freddy Peralta will take the mound for the Brewers. Peralta will be making his eighth start of the year and currently has a record of 3-2. He has pitched a total of 34.2 innings, with a 3.63 ERA, a 1.269 WHIP, 12 walks, and 41 strikeouts. In his most recent start against the Rockies on Tuesday, Peralta pitched six innings, giving up two runs on seven hits, three walks, and ten strikeouts in a game that the Brewers ultimately lost 3-2. In his previous three starts, Peralta has a record of 1-1 with a 4.08 ERA, a 1.25 WHIP, five walks, and 22 strikeouts in 17.2 innings pitched.
- The Milwaukee Brewers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches.
- The total went OVER in 9 of Milwaukee’s last 12 games with the LA Dodgers.
- The total remained UNDER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 12 matches at home.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers. The MLB pick for this game is the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Brewers have been in a slump lately, losing nine of their last 12 games and scoring only 14 runs in their last six outings. Even playing at Coors Field, a hitter’s paradise, did not help them much. They will face a tough challenge from the Dodgers, who have been heating up at the plate with 46 runs in their past six games. Peralta has been good at home, but the Dodgers have too much firepower. Los Angeles will win 6-4.
MLB Starting Time: 7:40 PM ET
Location: American Family Field, WI
Date: Monday, May 8, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds: Los Angeles Dodgers -102
MLB Totals: 8.5
