Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Los Angeles Dodgers
8/10/24 21:10
Pittsburgh Pirates

Prediction:

 

Dodgers ML

-115
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 by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

The Pirates and Dodgers face off in the 5th game of the season with each other tied at two games apiece. The Pirates have seen their playoff hopes slowly fade away in the 5-game skid leading into Saturday's game at Dodger Stadium. The Pirates have also lost 7 of their last 8, 4 of them games decided by a single run that was often driven by unforgivable defensive errors.

For the Dodgers, even though he is a DH, Ohtani leads the team with 68 extra-base hits and has a good case to be the MVP again. Hernandez is 13-for-40 with 4 doubles, 4 HRs and 7 RBIs in the last 10 games.

For the Pirates, the main offensive threats are Reynolds who has 22 doubles, 3 triples and 19 HRs for the Pirates. And Cruz, despite his glaring defensive errors at SS, has contributed to the game by recently going 14-for-40 with 3 doubles, 2 HRs and 7 RBIs in the last 10 games.

The Pirates are 19-22 on the road and underdogs this season. The Dodgers are 35-21 when favored to win at Dodger Stadium.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
1 Los Angeles Dodgers
0.605 162 98 64
23 Pittsburgh Pirates
0.469 162 76 86

Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates Latest Matches

Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers Latest matches
L W W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 9, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
9 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 7, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  9
Philadelphia Phillies

Aug 5, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Philadelphia Phillies

Aug 4, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
2 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 3, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
0 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jul 31, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
8 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers
W L W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 9, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
9 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 7, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  9
Philadelphia Phillies

Aug 5, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  3
Philadelphia Phillies

Jul 25, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
6 :  4
San Francisco Giants

Jul 24, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
3 :  8
San Francisco Giants

Jul 23, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  2
San Francisco Giants
L W L L W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Aug 4, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
2 :  3
Los Angeles Dodgers

Aug 3, 2024 - MLB

Athletics
0 :  10
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jul 31, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
8 :  1
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jul 30, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
6 :  5
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jul 28, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jul 26, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  0
Los Angeles Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Latest matches
W L L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Aug 9, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
9 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 8, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
6 :  7
San Diego Padres

Aug 7, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
8 :  9
San Diego Padres

Aug 6, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  6
San Diego Padres

Aug 4, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  6
Arizona Diamondbacks

Aug 3, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  2
Arizona Diamondbacks
L W L L L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

Aug 8, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
6 :  7
San Diego Padres

Aug 7, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
8 :  9
San Diego Padres

Aug 6, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  6
San Diego Padres

Aug 4, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  6
Arizona Diamondbacks

Aug 3, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  2
Arizona Diamondbacks

Aug 2, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
8 :  9
Arizona Diamondbacks
W W W W L L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Aug 9, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
9 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jul 31, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
5 :  4
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jul 30, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
2 :  6
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jul 29, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
3 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jul 14, 2024 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
4 :  9
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jul 12, 2024 - MLB

Chicago White Sox
1 :  4
Pittsburgh Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers against Pittsburgh Pirates : Head to Head (H2H)

Los Angeles Dodgers

50 %

Pittsburgh Pirates

50 %

Aug 9, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
9 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jun 6, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
7 :  11
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jun 5, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
10 :  6
Los Angeles Dodgers

Jun 4, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
1 :  0
Los Angeles Dodgers

May 30, 2022 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  6
Pittsburgh Pirates

Jun 8, 2021 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  5
Los Angeles Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers - Pittsburgh Pirates Key Points

  1. For Pirates, Skenes has a record of 6-1 and an ERA of 1.99
  2. Dodgers have 3rd best OBP in MLB with 332
  3. 7 of the last 10 Pirates games have resulted in a Game Total OVER
  4. Dodgers play their best baseball in Game 2 of series with 24-14 record

Our Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

The pitching matchup is an interesting one between likely Pirates Rookie of the Year Sknenes against Dodgers right-hander Ryan, who has a 1.72 ERA this season in just 15.2 IP. Skenes pitching has not been a guarantee for the Pirates, as they have lost three of his last five starts, often due to poor relief after Skenes leaves the game with the Pirates ahead. Betting sites even see the Dodgers and Ryan as favorites to win on Saturday. Our prediction for Pirates vs Dodgers is: Dodgers ML, -115 at FanDuel.

Prediction:

 

Dodgers ML

-115
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