The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:10 PM. This night game will see the Pirates as the away team and the Dodgers as the home team.

Pirates vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine: 229. The Pirates offer a good value as the underdog. They recently beat the Dodgers 3-0 in a spring training game, showing they can compete against them.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-102). Both teams have solid pitching stats, with the Pirates having a top 10 ERA and the Dodgers ranking high in strikeouts. This could lead to a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a division record of 2-4 this season.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong home record of 10-3 this season.
• In a recent game, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-0, with both teams having 6 hits each.
• Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched 6 1/3 innings with 9 strikeouts and no runs allowed against the Dodgers.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers allowed 3 runs in 5 innings against the Pirates, with 5 strikeouts.

Pirates vs Dodgers Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The game is set for a 9:10 PM start. Mitch Keller will be on the mound for the Pirates. This season, Keller has pitched in five games, with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 4.18. He has struck out 20 batters in 28 innings.

The Dodgers will have Roki Sasaki starting as their pitcher. Sasaki has also played in five games this season. He holds a 0-1 record with a 3.20 ERA. In 19 2/3 innings, Sasaki has recorded 16 strikeouts. Both teams will be looking to their starters to set the tone for this night game.

Dodgers’ Hitting and Pitching Insights

The Los Angeles Dodgers have some strong hitters this season. Shohei Ohtani has a batting average of .260 with 6 home runs. However, he is currently out on the paternity list. Tommy Edman leads the team with 8 home runs and has a .253 batting average. Teoscar Hernández is also contributing with a .269 average and 6 home runs. Roki Sasaki is a key pitcher for the Dodgers. He has played in 5 games and started all of them. Sasaki has a 3.20 ERA and a WHIP of 1.48. He has struck out 16 batters in 19 2/3 innings. The Dodgers’ team ERA is 3.85, and they have 249 strikeouts. The Dodgers’ team performance shows mixed results. They lead the league with 41 home runs but have a batting average of .230. Their pitching is strong with a .229 batting average against. The team has allowed 25 home runs and has 7 quality starts this season.

Pirates’ Performance and Key Players

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few standout hitters this season. Oneil Cruz is leading the team with a .256 batting average and 7 home runs. He also has 16 runs and 14 RBIs, ranking first in the league for both. Bryan Reynolds is another key player with a .252 average and 3 home runs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa contributes with a .279 batting average. He has played in 26 games and scored 10 runs. Though he hasn’t hit any home runs, his consistent performance helps the team. Mitch Keller is the starting pitcher for the Pirates. He has played 5 games this season, with a 1-2 record. Keller’s ERA is 4.18, and he has struck out 20 batters in 28 innings.

Final Betting Pick

The Pirates MoneyLine at 229 offers value for bettors. Despite their underdog status, the Pirates recently defeated the Dodgers 3-0 in a spring training game. This result shows they can compete against a strong team like the Dodgers. The Pirates’ pitching has been solid, with a top 10 ERA and a WHIP of 1.15, which ranks sixth.

For the Over/Under prediction, choosing Under 8.0 (-102) seems reasonable. Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Dodgers ranking second in strikeouts. The absence of Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers may also impact their offensive output. These factors suggest a low-scoring game is possible, making the Under a good pick.

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