The Dodgers are relying on Blake Snell to stabilize their rotation, while a struggling Ohtani remains in the lineup despite his recent woes. His ability to break out of this funk is essential for Los Angeles to avoid an early NLCS exit.
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Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 picks: L.A. turns to Blake Snell, struggling Shohei Ohtani to be in lineup
The Dodgers face essentially a must-win home game down 2-0 to the Brewers in the NLCS No team has three-peated as World Series champion since the Yankees from 1998-2000, and the chances of the 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers doing so are quite dim with the team down 2-0 in the NLCS to Milwaukee. Following a travel day, the series resumes tonight from the City of Angels, and there was actually talk we might see a struggling Shohei Ohtani out of the L.A. lineup -- but that will not be the case. Bet $5+ on NLCS Game 3 to get $200 in bonus bets at DraftKings Sportsbook: It should be a typically beautiful night in Los Angeles, although winds are blowing out about 9 mph at Dodger Stadium for the 8 p.m. ET start on FS1. At -185 on the money line, the Dodgers are taking 73% of handle and 76% of bets, while the Over 7.5 is seeing 88% of handle and 64% of bets. On the updated series line, Milwaukee is -285 and Los Angeles +235. That it ends in five is the +310 leader. A total of 36 of the past 38 teams that faced a 2-0 deficit in a best-of-seven series were ultimately eliminated.
By Matt SeveranceOctober 14, 2026CBS Sports
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