On Friday, July 18, the Milwaukee Brewers will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, marking an exciting matchup as both teams head into the second half of the MLB season. The Brewers (56-40) will have Quinn Priester (7-2, 3.55 ERA) starting, while the Dodgers (58-39) will counter with Tyler Glasnow (1-0, 3.52 ERA).
The Dodgers, who finished the first half with the most wins in the National League, recently experienced a dip in form, losing a season-high seven straight games before bouncing back with two wins. They will be looking to regain their momentum after struggling with a 2-7 record over their last nine games.
Conversely, the Brewers appear to be in impressive form, having closed out the first half with a seven-game winning streak, including a three-game sweep over the Dodgers. Currently, they sit just one game behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central standings and are positioned for the No. 4 seed.
Notable player performances from previous games highlight the pitching matchups: Priester last pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out five, while Glasnow delivered five scoreless innings with five strikeouts in his last outing.
As for betting insights, the odds currently favor the Dodgers with a moneyline of -190, while the Brewers sit at +158. The spread is set at Dodgers -1.5, and the total runs over/under is at 10.0.
Recent trends show that Milwaukee has been strong against the spread, going 6-1 in their last seven games, while Los Angeles has struggled with a 2-7 record in their recent nine games.
Given the Brewers’ remarkable turnaround and the Dodgers’ recent struggles, fans can expect an exhilarating game as both teams look to cement their postseason aspirations. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter of either team or just a fan of baseball, this matchup promises plenty of excitement.
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