The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game is set for Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 4:10 PM. Fans can expect a night game under the lights.
Pirates vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers MoneyLine: -332. The Dodgers have a strong home record and lead the league in home runs. With Tyler Glasnow’s solid pitching stats, they have an edge over the Pirates.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-108). Both teams have decent pitching with the Pirates having a lower ERA, and the Dodgers missing Ohtani, which might limit scoring.
Team Trends
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a division record of 2-4 this season.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have a perfect division record of 3-0 this season.
- In their recent game on April 26th, the Dodgers defeated the Pirates 8-4 with 11 hits.
- Oneil Cruz hit a home run for the Pirates in their game against the Dodgers on April 26th.
- Paul Skenes pitched 6 1/3 innings with 9 strikeouts in the Pirates’ 3-0 win over the Dodgers on April 25th.
Pirates vs Dodgers Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game will begin at 4:10 PM on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The Pirates will rely on Bailey Falter, a left-handed pitcher who has started five games this season. He has a record of 1-2 with a 5.19 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
The Dodgers will have Tyler Glasnow on the mound. Glasnow, a right-handed pitcher, has appeared in four games this season. He holds a 1-0 record with a 3.71 ERA and has struck out 23 batters. Fans can expect an exciting night game under the lights as these two teams meet.
Dodgers’ Key Players and Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have some strong hitters this season. Shohei Ohtani has a batting average of .277 with 6 home runs. However, he is currently out on the paternity list. Teoscar Hernández is another important player for the Dodgers. He has a batting average of .276 and leads the team with 7 home runs. His 24 RBIs are the highest on the team and in the league. Tommy Edman has also been a key player. He leads the team with 8 home runs and has a batting average of .252. Edman has scored 17 runs, ranking second on the team.
Pirates’ Players and Pitching Overview
Oneil Cruz is a standout player for the Pirates. He leads the team with a batting average of .267. Cruz also tops the league with 8 home runs and 17 runs scored. His on-base percentage is .370, making him a key player in the lineup. Bryan Reynolds contributes with a batting average of .243. He has 3 home runs and 11 runs scored. Reynolds also has 14 RBIs, which ranks second on the team. His on-base percentage is .306, adding depth to the batting order. Bailey Falter is the starting pitcher for the Pirates. He has played in 5 games this season. Falter’s record stands at 1-2 with an ERA of 5.19. He has struck out 20 batters in 26 innings pitched.
Final Betting Pick
The Dodgers have a strong home record of 11-3, which gives them an advantage. Their power at the plate is shown by leading the league with 43 home runs. Tyler Glasnow’s pitching stats, with a 3.71 ERA and 12.18 K/9, further strengthen their position. These factors make the Dodgers’ money line a solid pick.
The under 8.0 prediction is also reasonable. Both teams have decent pitching, with the Pirates having a 3.85 ERA and the Dodgers at 3.86. The absence of Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers could limit their scoring, making a lower-scoring game more likely. The Pirates’ lower batting average of .223 suggests fewer runs, supporting the under pick.
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Last updated:April 27, 2025 Dodgers, Pirates