The Los Angeles Dodgers (100-62) are set to battle the Milwaukee Brewers (103-59) in Game 2 of the 2026 NLCS on Monday, Oct. 12. After a narrow defeat in Game 1, where the Brewers triumphed 2-1 thanks to a stellar bullpen performance, the Dodgers seek to level the series.

Key Matchup Details:

• Dodgers' Starting Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14-9, 2.53 ERA)
• Brewers' Starting Pitcher: Logan Henderson (11-3, 2.47 ERA)
• First Pitch: 5 p.m. ET at American Family Field, Milwaukee

The Brewers managed to secure the regular season series 4-3 against Los Angeles and will look to build on their momentum. The Dodgers have a strong postseason history against Milwaukee, having won all three of their previous series.

Betting Odds:

• Money Line: Dodgers -135, Brewers +112
• Over/Under: 7 runs
• Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+135)

SportsLine's advanced model, which has successfully simulated this matchup 10,000 times, predicts a total of 9.1 runs in the game, suggesting a solid chance for the Over to hit. This model has also shown a 75% success rate for the Over in recent matchups between these two teams, indicating a high-scoring affair could be on the horizon.

Moreover, the model highlights that Henderson has struggled in day games, with a higher ERA and lower strikeout rate. With both teams expected to score over 4.0 runs, this matchup promises to deliver excitement.

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