The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the 2026 National League Championship Series on Sunday night, aiming for their third consecutive trip to the World Series. The Dodgers advanced by defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, while the Brewers secured their spot by overcoming the San Diego Padres 3-1 in their series.

Starting for Los Angeles is left-hander Tarik Skubal (12-7, 2.72 ERA), while the Brewers will counter with right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA). The first pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Betting Odds:

• Milwaukee: -109 (risk $109 to win $100)
• Los Angeles: -105
• Over/Under: 6 runs

SportsLine's predictive model, which simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, suggests a strong likelihood of the total runs going Over 6. The Over has been successful in three of the last six matchups between these teams and is 13-12 in Dodgers games following an off day.

Key projections from the model include three Dodgers players expected to achieve 1.3 or more total bases: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. Similarly, three Brewers players—Jackson Chourio, Brice Turang, and Christian Yelich—are projected to exceed 1.3 total bases as well.

Overall, the model anticipates both teams averaging over 4.0 runs, leading to a projected 8.7 total runs combined, making the Over a compelling option for bettors. For detailed insights and money-line picks, turn to SportsLine for the latest predictions.