On Friday, April 25, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. The game is set to start at 10:10 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.
Pirates vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine: 172. The Pirates offer good value as underdogs. Their pitcher, Paul Skenes, has a solid ERA of 2.87 and a low WHIP of .80, which could help them against the Dodgers.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-118). Both teams have strong starting pitchers, with Yamamoto having an ERA of .93. This suggests a low-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 10-16 and are 6 games back in the NL Central.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a regular season record of 16-9 and are 1 game back in the NL West.
- In a recent spring training game on April 24th, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost 4-3 to the Los Angeles Angels, despite having more hits.
- On April 23rd, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost a spring training game 7-6 against the Chicago Cubs, hitting 2 home runs.
- During spring training on April 20th, the Los Angeles Dodgers won 1-0 against the Texas Rangers, allowing only 5 hits.
Pirates vs Dodgers Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up to play the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Paul Skenes will be on the mound for the Pirates. He has a season record of 2-2 with an ERA of 2.87. Skenes has pitched 31 1/3 innings this season, striking out 30 batters.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for the Dodgers. He has been strong this season with a 3-1 record and an ERA of .93. Yamamoto has pitched 29 innings and struck out 38 batters. Fans can look forward to seeing how these pitchers perform under the lights.
Dodgers Look to Continue Strong Performance
The Dodgers have had a solid start to the 2025 season. Tommy Edman is leading the charge with 8 home runs. His batting average is .260, and he has 19 RBIs. Teoscar Hernández is another key player for the Dodgers. He has 6 home runs and leads the team with 22 RBIs. His batting average stands at .270. Shohei Ohtani will not play due to being on the paternity list. Despite his absence, his contribution has been significant. He has 6 home runs and leads the league with 23 runs.
Pirates Seek Success on the Road
The Pirates have some strong hitters leading their lineup. Oneil Cruz stands out with a .256 batting average and has hit 7 home runs. He also leads the team with 14 runs and 13 RBIs. Bryan Reynolds is another key player for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .262 and has hit 3 home runs. Reynolds has also contributed 11 runs and 13 RBIs this season. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is making an impact as well. He holds a .280 batting average and has scored 10 runs. Though he hasn’t hit any home runs, he has managed to drive in 7 RBIs.
Final Betting Pick
The Pirates’ money line offers value due to Paul Skenes’ strong pitching stats. With an ERA of 2.87 and a WHIP of .80, Skenes has shown control on the mound. The Pirates also have Oneil Cruz, who leads the league in home runs and runs, providing offensive support.
The prediction for the game to go under 7.0 runs is based on both teams’ pitching strengths. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has an impressive ERA of .93, indicating his ability to limit runs. With both pitchers performing well, a low-scoring game is likely.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
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Last updated:April 25, 2025 Dodgers, Pirates