The Los Angeles Dodgers are all set to battle the Milwaukee Brewers in an afternoon game scheduled for a 1:40 start. Today’s spotlight is on Clayton Kershaw, who’s set to pitch against Wade Miley. The Dodgers are the road favorites with a -169 price, and the game’s total currently sits at eight.

Kershaw has maintained his excellent form this season. The question on everyone’s mind is whether his impressive run will continue today. Based on his current form, it’s likely that he’ll keep up his exceptional performance.

On the other side, Miley has been a significant asset for the Brewers, allowing two runs or fewer in four of his six starts this season. His consistent performance has largely contributed to the team’s success, making him a player to watch in this game. Given these two pitchers’ current form, this game might be a spot to lean on the under.

Looking into Miley’s stats, despite having a high xFIP at 5.39, his weighted on-base average is excellent, standing at .235 for lefties and .262 for righties. This indicates a strong performance that contradicts his high xFIP, showing that analytics can sometimes present a contrasting picture.

Switching back to Kershaw, he boasts a 3.42 xFIP and shows dominance against both lefties and righties. His weighted on-base percentages are .245 and .259 for lefties and righties, respectively, suggesting we might see fewer runs than expected.

However, there’s a looming concern regarding Kershaw’s availability for the Dodgers’ postseason run. It’s essential not to overstretch him during the season’s early months, a factor that LA will need to consider carefully.