Brewers vs Dodgers Picks and Prediction – 7/19/2025

The Brewers and Dodgers go at it again Thursday night at Dodger Stadium with the first pitch set for 8:10 PM ET. Milwaukee enters at 56-40, while the Dodgers sit slightly better at 58-39. Both clubs are coming off solid wins — the Brewers beat Washington 8-1 last game, and the Dodgers handled the Giants 5-2 in extra innings. It’s a quality pitching matchup as Milwaukee hands the ball to right-hander Tobias Myers (4-2, 3.26 ERA), while Los Angeles counters with veteran Gavin Stone (9-3, 3.52 ERA). Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

Milwaukee has looked sharp lately, winning five in a row, including back-to-back wins against the Dodgers last week. That mini-sweep in Milwaukee showed how effective the Brewers can be when they get strong pitching and timely hits. Christian Yelich has been a steady power threat with 19 homers and 65 RBIs, while Sal Frelick is quietly having a nice year, hitting .294 with a .354 OBP. 

The Brewers' pitching has been a strength all season, holding a team ERA of 3.66 and limiting opponents to a .233 average. Tobias Myers has done a solid job keeping hitters off balance, and the bullpen has held leads well despite missing arms like Robert Gasser and Rob Zastryzny. Milwaukee's WHIP of 1.25 is among the better marks in the league, and the team has struck out 831 batters while walking just 321. Rhys Hoskins is still out.

The Dodgers snapped a rough stretch with two tight wins over the Giants, and now come home looking for revenge against a team that just beat them twice. Shohei Ohtani continues to do damage at the plate with 32 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Will Smith leads the team in average at .323 and boasts a .425 OBP. The offense is deeper and more powerful than Milwaukee’s, but it also has relied more on the long ball to win games.

On the mound, the Dodgers have been shakier, posting a team ERA of 4.29 and allowing a .244 opponent average. Gavin Stone has been reliable with a 9-3 record, and the Dodgers still strike out a ton of batters (851 on the year), but the bullpen has dealt with inconsistencies and injuries. Blake Snell and Tony Gonsolin remain out, along with reliever Blake Treinen. Despite that, Los Angeles’ 33-17 home record proves they’re tough to beat at Dodger Stadium.

Milwaukee’s been the better team lately, riding a five-game win streak and just beat Los Angeles twice last week. The pitching edge is clear with a lower ERA and better WHIP, and Tobias Myers has quietly outperformed Gavin Stone this year. The Brewers allow fewer base runners, give up fewer homers, and have been winning without key bats. Final Score Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers win 5-3.