Milwaukee Brewers vs L.A. Dodgers Betting Trends

The Milwaukee Brewers vs L.A. Dodgers matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA on October 17, 2025, sets the stage for Game 4 of the MLB postseason. The Dodgers will hand the ball to RHP Shohei Ohtani (1-0, 4.50 ERA, 0.67 WHIP), while the Brewers counter with LHP José Quintana (3.58 ERA, 1.23 WHIP). Ohtani boasts a 9.29 K/9 rate but has been more effective against lefties, whereas Quintana’s 8.84 K/9 has kept opponents in check. Both pitchers present intriguing angles: Ohtani struggles with right-handed hitters, and Quintana’s SIERA sits around 3.58, indicating strong underlying performance.

Offensively, Los Angeles hits .253 with 1.51 home runs per game and averages 5.09 runs, while Milwaukee paces at a .258 average, 1.02 homers, and 4.98 runs. The Dodgers have gone UNDER in 6 of 10 postseason starts, and the Brewers have limited opponents to 3.5 runs per game in recent road contests. The spread is L.A. Dodgers -1.5, and the total is set at 8.5 runs. Milwaukee has covered 48 of 83 away games, and L.A. is 39-46 ATS at home this season (see our MLB standings page).

Injury-wise, the Dodgers remain healthy with all starters available, while the Brewers are monitoring first baseman Andrew Vaughn’s tight hamstring. The game airs on TBS and truTV. In their July 20, 2025, 6-5 Brewers win, Milwaukee edged L.A. 6-5, showing they can beat Ohtani. Use these betting trends and Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription to make an informed wager or place a bet with a U.S. regulated sportsbook.