Milwaukee v Dodgers in the NLCS pits grinding depth against star power, with the Brewers leaning on crafty pitching and a late-inning backbone, while the Dodgers ride elite lineup firepower and bullpen resilience. Seattle and Toronto bring high-octane offenses lead by Cal Raleigh and Vlad Guerrero Jr., each team hungry for its first title and capable of sparking a breakout moment. Pete Alonso’s looming contract dialogue colors Mets’ winter talks as the sport weighs payroll against parity.

Dodgers face the Brewers in a closely watched NLCS with a formidable four-man rotation led by Snell, Yamamoto, Glasnow and Otani. Otani won’t start game 1 or 2, but the plan leans into rest-advantaged usage to maximize impact in games 3–7. Milwaukee counters with disciplined contact, speed and timely hitting, balancing Freddy Peralta at the top of the staff with a deep bullpen and lefty-munched matchups. Betting angles: leverage the Dodgers’ elite starters and the Brewers’ opportunistic offense, especially in late innings.