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2024 MLB Handicapping – Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
(56-60) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (68-49)
Date: Sunday, August 11th
Time: 4:10 ET
Venue: Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, CA
Projected Starting Pitchers: Bailey Falter vs. Tyler Glasnow
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +217 | Dodgers -266 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5 | Dodgers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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Pirates vs. Dodgers Gameday
At 4:10 PM ET in Los Angeles, the Dodgers are hosting the Pirates in an NL matchup. The weather is perfect for baseball, with a clear sky and a temperature of 77 degrees. Tyler Glasnow will be on the mound for the Dodgers, while Bailey Falter will be starting for the Pirates.
Looking at the odds, the Dodgers are the clear favorites, with a money line of -266 compared to the Pirates at +217. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over paying out at -103 and the under at -116.
It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Dodgers took down the Pirates by a score of 4-1. The Dodgers offense only had four more hits than the Pirates and struck out 12 times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -110 on the money line.
Pittsburgh’s lone run came in the 9th inning, as they avoided being shut out. The Pirates wasted a good outing from Paul Skenes, who gave up just four hits and one earned run in six innings of work. He took the loss in the game.
As for the Dodgers, they got a good performance from River Ryan, who gave up just two hits and no earned runs across 4 2/3 innings. Michael Kopech got the win out of the bullpen.
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Pittsburgh is 56-60 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central, 11 games behind the Brewers. They have dropped six straight games, and this losing streak has come after winning four in a row. The Pirates have gone 17-15 against other teams in the NL Central this year.
At home, the Pirates are 27-31 this season and an even 29-29 on the road. As the underdog, the Pirates are 32-39 this season, which includes losing seven straight as the underdog. Pittsburgh’s overall series record is 16-16-5, and they have lost two straight series.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with the over/under line set at 8.5 runs. The Pirates have an average combined run average of 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 55-60. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 23-16. So far this season, 20 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 17.2% of their games.
Pirates Gambling
When the Pirates are on the road, they are 35-23 against the run line, but they have failed to cover in their last two games. They are 48-23 against the run line as an underdog, and their average run differential in those games is -0.2.
Pirates Stats
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has struggled this season, ranking below average in most offensive categories. They are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. Their batting average of .235 is 18th in the league, and their OPS of .674 is 21st. Bryan Reynolds has been the Pirates’ best hitter this season, with a .288 batting average and 19 home runs. Joey Bart is on a 4-game hitting streak, going 5 for 18 with 2 home runs and 5 RBIs during that span.
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Los Angeles is 68-49 overall this season and leads the NL West by 2.5 games over the Padres. The Dodgers have taken the first two games of their series vs. the Pirates and have an NL West division record of 21-18 this year.
At home, the Dodgers are 37-22 this season and 31-27 on the road. Los Angeles’ overall record is 21-17-1 in series this year. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 64-39 and 4-10 as the underdog. Their overall record includes going 36-22 as the home favorite.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are playing at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates today. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 9.0 runs per game. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 62-55 on the season, and their average over/under line is set at 9 runs per game. When the line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 26-20. So far this season, 33 of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, accounting for 28.2% of their games.
Dodgers Gambling
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.8 runs per game. They have covered the run line in 57 of their 117 games, but they have been a better bet on the road, going 29-29 compared to 28-31 at home. They have covered the run line in two straight games and are 51-52 as the favorite.
Dodgers Stats
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 5th in runs per game with 4.9. Their home and road runs per game are both 4.9, which is good for 5th and 7th in the league, respectively. The Dodgers have hit 156 home runs this season, which is 3rd in the league. Their batting average of .252 is 8th in the league, and their on-base percentage of .332 is 3rd. Teoscar Hernández has been one of the Dodgers’ top hitters, with a .273 batting average and 26 home runs this season. He’s been on fire lately, hitting .429 over his last 7 games.
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Pirates Dodgers Pitching
Pittsburgh is sending left-hander Bailey Falter to the mound today vs. the Dodgers. He has made 19 starts this season and has a record of 5-7 with a 3.87 ERA. Falter’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.19. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going 2 innings and not giving up a run vs. the Padres. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in three straight outings. Falter has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 5.99 strikeouts per nine innings.
Right-hander Tyler Glasnow gets the start for the Dodgers today and comes in with a record of 9-6 and an ERA of 3.54. This year, he has made 21 starts, and opponents are batting .179 off him. In his 21 appearances, Glasnow has turned in 13 quality starts and is averaging 11.62 strikeouts per nine innings. Overall, he has 164 strikeouts, which ranks sixth in the majors. In his last outing, Glasnow picked up the win, going six innings and giving up three earned runs on nine hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight starts.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Pirates head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Pirates they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Dodgers are 3-7 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Dodgers have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Pirates are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Dodgers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for the Dodgers vs. Pirates game is to take the over, with the line sitting at 8.5 runs. We actually have the Dodgers winning this one by a score of 7-4, so there is a little bit of wiggle room if you wanted to take the Dodgers on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Tyler Glasnow is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the third-best among starters today. As for Bailey Falter, he is projected to finish with just four strikeouts, and we have him finishing with a line of 5.0 IP, compared to Glasnow at 5.2 IP.
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