The National League Championship Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday night. The Dodgers took the first two games of the series in Milwaukee and will try to take a commanding 3-0 lead with a win in this contest. The Dodgers are heavy favorites and you can get my Brewers vs Dodgers Game 3 prediction below.
Our Brewers vs Dodgers Game 3 Pick
- Pick: Dodgers -1.5
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date & Time: Thursday, October 16, 2025, 6:08 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Tyler Glasnow (Dodgers) vs Undecided (Brewers)
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
The Dodgers will send Tyler Glasnow to the mound in Game 3. He is off to a nice start this postseason with a 1.17 ERA in 7.2 innings of work. Glasnow has 10 strikeouts in his postseason innings so far and he will try to propel the Dodgers to a 3-0 lead.
The Brewers have not officially confirmed a starter for this game. They have used Jacob Misiorowski effectively in a long relief role after using an opener out of the bullpen this postseason. But the direction the Brewers go on the hill will have a huge impact on how this game goes for them.
Key Players
- Shohei Ohtani: Ohtani is known for his power and ability to produce extra-base hits. Against right-handed pitching at Dodger Stadium over recent years, his ISO and wOBA metrics have been elite, making him a strong candidate for a home run or extra-base hit.
- Max Muncy: Muncy set the Dodgers franchise record for postseason home runs with his 14th in Game 2.
- Jackson Chourio: The Brewers’ young slugger can change the game with one swing. Even though the Brewers’ offense has been muted through two games, Chourio has hit a home run in Milwaukee in this series.
Recent team streaks
The Dodgers have won seven of their eight postseason games so far. Their starting rotation has allowed just a 1.54 ERA across their first eight playoff starts. The Dodgers are 3-1 at home in the playoffs so far and will try to take a near-insurmountable lead in this series with a home win. Milwaukee has dropped four of its last five postseason games after taking a 2-0 lead on the Cubs in the NLDS.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop Type | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Home runs | Over 0.5 |
| William Contreras | Total Bases | Under 1.5 |
| Freddie Freeman | Total bases | Over 1.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- Milwaukee is 6-2 against the Dodgers between the regular season and playoffs.
- The Brewers went 6-0 against the Dodgers in the regular season but the Dodgers are up 2-0 in their playoff series.
- Each of the first two games in this series have gone under their respective totals.
Brewers vs Dodgers Game 3 Model Projection
Score Projection: Dodgers 5 – Brewers 3
Win Probability: Dodgers 55%, Brewers 45%
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers have been incredible in the postseason so far and I don’t see that changing in Game 3 of this series. Glasnow will give the Dodgers the advantage in the starting pitching department no matter who pitches for Milwaukee. I’ll take the Dodgers to cover the runline and take a 3-0 series lead.
