The Pittsburgh Pirates are trying to avoid losing their fourth straight game as they play host to the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park. This NL matchup begins at 7:05 p.m. ET and fans can catch it on both ATPT and SNLA.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds
Both teams have equal -105 moneyline odds and Vegas has the Over/Under for this one at 8 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total sit at -135 for the over and +115 for the under. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds standing at Dodgers -1.5 runs (+140) and Pirates +1.5 runs (-160).
The Pirates are 30-30 SU and 27-32 ATS. They’ve lost 1.7 units for moneyline bettors and 6.0 units against the spread (ATS). The Dodgers have gone 30-30 SU this year and are 25-34 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 21.2 units for gamblers taking the moneyline and 10.0 units ATS.
Pittsburgh games have an over/under record of 28-25-6 so far in 2018. Los Angeles has an over/under record of 30-27-2.
Pittsburgh’s pitchers have given up 4.5 runs per game overall this year as a unit. Its starters have an ERA of 4.11, a WHIP of 1.24 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.5. The bullpen has a 4.22 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 9.6 K/9.
The Pittsburgh hitters are putting up 4.5 runs per contest, including 2.7 per game over its last 10 games and 2.8 per game over their last five. The team’s hit .215/.264/.344 over its last five games and is 1-4 SU during that span.
The Pirates’ hitters have been led by Corey Dickerson, who is hitting .316/.350/.491 with five home runs, 32 RBIs and 26 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Los Angeles’ pitching staff allowed 3.9 runs per game and its starters own a 3.46 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 9.97 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.86, along with a WHIP of 1.17.
The Dodgers offense has slashed .241/.321/.408 on its way to 4.6 runs scored per game in 2018, including 6.4 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 7.8 per game over the team’s last five outings (4-1 SU).
Matt Kemp has led Los Angeles’ offense and is slashing .344/.374/.568 with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and 24 runs scored.
The Dodgers are coming off a 5-0 win in the prior game of this series.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Pirates, ATS Winner – Pirates, O/U – OVER
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Notes
Betting Notes
The under has cashed in only one of Los Angeles’ last seven games.
The Dodgers have hit 18 home runs in their last 10 games, including 12 over their last five.
Los Angeles has posted 24.8 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 25.8 over its last five.
The Pirates have lost four of their last five games SU.
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