We're officially in the thick of October baseball. The NLCS begins with Game 1 on Monday night at 8:08 p.m. ET, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Milwaukee Brewers on TBS.
Even though the Dodgers reigning champs with the biggest payroll in the league, the Brew Crew could be the better team heading into the series. Milwaukee had the best regular season record in the National League (97-65), and they went 6-0 against the Dodgers this season.
Below we'll give you our Dodgers vs. Brewers predictions and picks for tonight's Game 1 matchup, including player picks for PrizePicks.
Tonight, the Dodgers look to have the edge with ace Blake Snell on the mound, while the Brewers have not announced a starting pitcher as of publishing, continuing to strategically hide their pitching plans to gain any edge they can.
Can Milwaukee keep that momentum going and reach their first World Series since 1982, or will the Dodgers return to the fall classic for a chance to win back-to-back championships?
Dodgers vs. Brewers Picks for NLCS Game 1 Tonight
Here are the top Dodgers vs. Brewers picks and predictions for PrizePicks today for NLCS Game 1. Use this analysis to build your Lineups on PrizePicks MLB on Monday, October 13. Click to read more about each pick.
Dodgers SS Mookie Betts Projection: 6.5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- Mookie Betts has more than a 6.5 Hitter Fantasy Score in three of his last five games.
- Betts’ 10 hits and 3 doubles are leading the Dodgers during the playoffs.
- The three-time World Series champion has a .916 OPS at American Family Field.
- His 16 RBI at American Family Field are the third-most at a road stadium against a non-current or former division rival.
- The former MVP has an extra base hit on the road against the Brewers in three straight games after having an off day.
Dodgers P Blake Snell Projection: 1.5 Earned Runs
- Blake Snell struggled on the road in 2025 with a 4.30 ERA, compared to a 1.17 ERA at home.
- In the former Cy Young Award winner’s lone start at American Family Field, he went 3.2 IP and allowed 5 ER.
- Snell struggled with control this season, as his 10.2% walk rate is in the 18th percentile.
- The Brewers were fourth in walks per game (3.4).
- The Brewers led the league with a .268 BA against left-handed pitcher and ranked second with a .339 on-base percentage.
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Brewers C William Contreras Projection: 5 Hitter Fantasy Score
- William Contreras has more than a 5 hitter fantasy score in three of his last five games.
- The Brewers catcher is a lifetime 1-for-3 with a double against Blake Snell.
- The World Series winner with the Braves is hitting .384 in three home playoff games this season.
- Contreras hit .282 against lefties at home this season and is hitting .304 lifetime against left-handed pitching.
- Contreras best splits are at home vs. a LHP (which Snell is), with an 18.2 BB%, 143 wRC+, and slugging .451 — all highest among his other home-road handedness splits.
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Game 1 of the NLCS begins tonight in the final series before the World Series. The Los Angeles Dodgers are trying to win their third championship under Dave Roberts, and the Milwaukee Brewers will have the opportunity to win their first ever championship.
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