The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Monday night. The Dodgers are looking to get back to the World Series after winning the title last year. But the Brewers are the top seed in the National League and will try to continue their dominance of the Dodgers this season. Here, I break down this series opener and give you my Dodgers vs Brewers Game 1 prediction.
Our Dodgers vs Brewers Game 1 Pick
- Pick: Brewers Moneyline
- Confidence: 4/5
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers
- Date & Time: Monday, October 13, 8:08 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Blake Snell (Dodgers) vs TBA (Brewers)
- Stadium: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: TBS / truTV / HBO Max
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
The Dodgers are sending Blake Snell to the mound. He has been excellent in the postseason, allowing just two earned runs over 13 innings so far while striking out 18. This will be his chance to set the tone for this series for his team. The Brewers have not announced a starter, but reports suggest they may use an opener and then hand over the bulk of the innings to a long reliever. Milwaukee’s bullpen depth is a strength, but asking a non-traditional starter to keep pace with Snell is risky.
Key Players
- Shohei Ohtani is L.A.’s biggest bat and two-way weapon. He’s already hit 55 home runs in 2025 and is a threat in any game.
- Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are steady producers who can punish mistakes and provide protection for Ohtani in the LA lineup.
- Jackson Chourio is a dangerous hitter against lefties. If he gets going, he can change the game in an instant.
- William Contreras and Brice Turang both had huge hits in Milwaukee’s Game 5 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and they will try to make an impact again in this game.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Under 1.5 Total Bases |
| Brice Turang | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Jackson Chourio | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Brewers are 6-0 against the Dodgers so far this season.
- Milwaukee is 3-0 at home in the postseason so far.
- The Dodgers are 2-0 on the road during the 2025 postseason.
Dodgers vs Brewers Game 1 Model Projection
Score Projection: Brewers 5 – Dodgers 3
Win Probability: Brewers 58%, Dodgers 42%
Final Thoughts
The Brewers have proven time and time again that they are more than capable of beating the LA Dodgers this season. Milwaukee is undefeated against Los Angeles this year and the Brewers should keep it that way at home in Game 1 of this series. The Brewers’ bullpen should continue to hold up well against LA’s dangerous lineup, and I’ll take the Brewers as a home underdog to open this best-of-seven series.
