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Los Angeles Dodgers Heavy Favorites Against Pittsburgh Pirates as Teams Head in Different Directions

The Los Angeles Dodgers (16-10) will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-16) on April 27, 2025, in a game that features two teams heading in different directions early in the season. The Dodgers, who are perennial contenders with a roster full of star power, are looking to maintain their position near the top of the NL West. Meanwhile, the Pirates are still searching for consistency as they try to move up from the bottom of the NL Central standings. The starting pitchers for the game will be Bailey Falter for the Pirates and Tyler Glasnow for the Dodgers. Despite Falter's ERA of 5.19 compared to Glasnow's 3.71, the Dodgers are the heavy betting favorites with a current line of -321.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +260 | Dodgers -321
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (+122) | Dodgers -1.5 (-140)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 76%.

Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled offensively this season, ranking 25th in scoring with an average of 3.56 runs per game. While their pitching has been solid, ranking 10th in team ERA and 6th in WHIP, defensive errors have been costly, with 21 errors committed so far. The team sits fifth in the NL Central with an 11-16 record, 5.5 games back of the division lead. Bailey Falter will need to be sharp in his upcoming start against the Dodgers, who have a potent lineup. As of now, the team is ranked 23rd in power rankings and 25th in offense, but 10th in defense.

Los Angeles Dodgers Analysis

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a strong and potent offense, averaging 4.46 runs per game and leading MLB with 41 home runs. They also have a solid pitching staff with a 3.85 team ERA and a steady defense, committing only 11 errors. They are currently 16-10 and are within striking distance of the division lead in the NL West. Tyler Glasnow will start on Sunday, with a 1-0 record, a 3.71 ERA, and a 1.18 WHIP, looking to exploit a struggling Pittsburgh Pirates lineup. The Dodgers are ranked 15th in power rankings and are 12th for offense, while the Pirates have recently won 2 out of 3 matchups against the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Dodgers Favored to Win Against Philadelphia Phillies on Runline Based on Statistics

Although I typically avoid supporting large home favorites on the runline, I believe that Los Angeles is the favorable option in this situation. The Dodgers' batters have demonstrated consistent success against Falter, with a lifetime OPS of .974. Additionally, Glasnow has only allowed two runs or fewer in three out of his four starts this season, and active Pirates batters have struggled with a lifetime batting average of just .173 against him. Given these statistics, I anticipate a strong performance from the Dodgers in this matchup.

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