Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 2, 2025 ,

MLB Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 9/2

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM and will be broadcast on SN PT. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with broken clouds, providing an interesting backdrop for this night game. The Dodgers hold a record of 78-59 and are ranked first in their division, while the Pirates have a record of 61-77 and are ranked fifth in theirs.

Dodgers vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Dodgers -178. The Dodgers have a strong record and are ranked first in their division. They have a balanced road record and a solid lineup with players like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Clayton Kershaw’s pitching stats also favor the Dodgers.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-116). Both starting pitchers have decent ERAs, with Kershaw at 3.06 and Mlodzinski at 3.86. The Pirates have a lower team batting average, which could keep the total score under.

Team Trends

  • The Dodgers have an even road record of 33-33 this season.
  • The Pirates have a strong home record of 39-30 this season.
  • In their last 10 games, the Dodgers have gone 6-4.
  • The Pirates have been on a good run, winning 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The Dodgers are leading the NL West Division with a record of 78-59.

Dodgers vs Pirates Preview

On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Dodgers are leading their division with a 78-59 record. They have won 6 out of their last 10 games. The Pirates, with a 61-77 record, are in fifth place in their division. They have shown improvement recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games.

Clayton Kershaw will pitch for the Dodgers. He has a 3.06 ERA and a 9-2 win-loss record. The Pirates will have Carmen Mlodzinski on the mound. His ERA is 3.86, and his win-loss record is 3-7. The game will take place in the evening under broken clouds, making for an interesting setting.

Pirates Ready for the Challenge

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some strong hitters on their team. Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates with 12 home runs, 43 runs, and 50 RBIs. His batting average is .246, and his on-base percentage is .340. Spencer Horwitz has played 85 games this season. He has a batting average of .259 and has hit 7 home runs. Horwitz has also contributed with 42 runs and 39 RBIs. Carmen Mlodzinski is the starting pitcher for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 3.86 and a WHIP of 1.32. Mlodzinski’s record is 3 wins and 7 losses this season.

Dodgers Bring Power to the Plate

Shohei Ohtani is a key player for the Dodgers. He has hit 45 home runs this season and scored 124 runs. Ohtani’s batting average is .276, and his on-base percentage is .386. Freddie Freeman is another strong hitter for the Dodgers. He has a batting average of .300, with 18 home runs. Freeman has also scored 67 runs and has 76 RBIs this season. Clayton Kershaw is the starting pitcher for the Dodgers. His ERA is 3.06, and his WHIP is 1.16. Kershaw has 9 wins and 2 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Dodgers are a solid pick for the money line at -178. They have a balanced road record and a strong lineup, including Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Clayton Kershaw’s impressive stats, with a 3.06 ERA and a 9-2 record, further support this choice. The Pirates have struggled with a 61-77 record and a 17th-ranked batting average, making the Dodgers a favorable option.

The under 8.5 total is also a good choice. Both starting pitchers have decent ERAs, with Kershaw at 3.06 and Mlodzinski at 3.86. The Pirates’ lower team batting average and their struggles to score runs consistently suggest a lower-scoring game. The Dodgers’ pitching strength and the Pirates’ offensive challenges align with the under prediction.

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