The Pittsburgh Pirates (56-58) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (66-49) on Friday, August 9th. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on SNLA. Both the Pirates and Dodgers are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.

Pirates vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (-188)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs

• The Dodgers have a strong home record, winning 35 out of 57 home games this season.
• In their last 15 games, the Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in 9 games, showcasing their offensive strength.
• The Dodgers have won 6 out of their last 9 home games, indicating a favorable trend when playing at home.
• In head-to-head matchups against the Pirates this season, the Dodgers have outscored them 17-18 in their last series, demonstrating their ability to compete offensively.
• The Dodgers have a better overall record (66-49) compared to the Pirates (56-58), indicating a stronger season performance.

Pirates vs Dodgers

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Pirates will be looking to get back on track after they closed out their series vs. the Padres with a 7-6 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Padres scored three runs in the top of the 9th. Pittsburgh was the -105 favorite at home going into the game.

Luis Ortiz had a rough outing, giving up four earned runs on four hits and issuing three walks. The Pirates also wasted a big game from Joey Bart, who homered in the 1st inning, going 2/5.

On the run line, the Pirates have been a strong bet, going 48-21 as underdogs. Overall, they are 65-49 on the run line, including a 35-21 record on the road. Pittsburgh’s games have averaged 8.6 runs per game, and their over/under record is 54-59. The over has hit in two straight games for the Pirates.

Pittsburgh is currently on a five-game losing streak, with four of those losses coming against the Dodgers in this series. They are 56-58 overall and sit in 3rd place in the NL Central, nine games behind the Brewers. The Pirates have a 17-15 record in divisional games this season.

Mitch Keller Gets The Start For The Pirates

Pittsburgh is sending right-hander Mitch Keller to the mound today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Keller has made 22 starts this season and has a record of 10-5 with an ERA of 3.20. He has pitched well this year, turning in 12 quality starts and one complete game. Keller’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his last outing, Keller went four innings and didn’t give up a run, finishing with a no-decision. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Keller has finished with a no-decision in each of his last four outings.

Pirates Offense Breakdown

Heading into today’s game, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. This is a pretty good number, considering they are batting just .234 as a team (19th) and are 20th in home runs. One thing to note is that they are one of the worst teams in the league at avoiding strikeouts, averaging 9 per game.

Over his last five games, Bryan Reynolds is hitting .316 with a home run and five RBIs. For the season, he is batting .287 with a team-high 19 homers and 68 RBIs. Bryan De La Cruz is also a power threat for the Pirates, as he has 18 homers this season but is batting just .239.

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

Led by a big game by Freddie Freeman at the plate, the Dodgers are coming off a 9-4 loss to the Phillies to close out their series. Freeman went 2/4 with three RBIs. The Dodgers really got things going with a two-run 1st inning but could only add another two runs over the next three innings. The Phillies scored five runs in the 6th to put things out of reach. Los Angeles was the -138 favorite at home going into the game.

Gavin Stone got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted 4 2/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on six hits. Alex Vesia didn’t fare much better out of the bullpen, as the Phillies scored another four runs in the 9th. The Dodgers also wasted a big game from Cody Bellinger, who went 3/4 with a run scored.

Los Angeles is 35-22 at home and 31-27 on the road this season. As favorites, they have a 62-39 record, but as underdogs, they are just 4-10. The Dodgers’ games have averaged 9.0 runs per game, leading to a 61-54 over/under record.

The Dodgers have an overall series record of 21-17-1, and they lead the NL West by 2.5 games over the Padres. However, they have lost two straight games and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

Jack Flaherty Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Jack Flaherty has been pitching well for the Dodgers, coming into the game with a record of 8-5 and an ERA of 2.80. So far this season, he has made 19 starts, and opponents have a batting average of .205 off the right-hander. Flaherty has made 12 quality starts this year and is averaging 11.18 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he didn’t give up a run, coming away with the win after going six innings of work. Flaherty gave up just five hits in that outing. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as his 81 RBIs are 6th in the league, and his 34 homers are the 2nd most in the MLB. Ohtani is also hitting .302 for the season. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat for the Dodgers, hitting 25 homers and batting .268. Hernandez has been even better of late, going 10/25 with three homers over his last six games.

As a team, the Dodgers are 3rd in homers and are 6th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been equally as good at home and on the road this season. Overall, the Dodgers are one of the best offenses in the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging, and OPS.

Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction

Our predicted final score for this Dodgers and Pirates matchup is a 6-5 win for the Dodgers. However, with the Dodgers being such heavy favorites on the money line, we recommend taking the over at 8 runs. You can get the over at -112, and we have the Dodgers hitting the over on their own, with a predicted score of 6-5.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Jack Flaherty is projected to finish with the most strikeouts among all starters today, and you could look to his strikeout line as well. As for Mitch Keller, he has a projected strikeout total of six, and we have him finishing with a loss.

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