Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an anticipated National League matchup. Mitch Keller will be starting for the Pirates, with
Game outlook
On Friday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an anticipated National League matchup. Mitch Keller will be starting for the Pirates, with Jack Flaherty taking the mound for the Dodgers. The game is set to begin at 10:10 ET at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles is the favored team, with the current betting line at -200.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +176 | Dodgers -200
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-125) | Dodgers -1.5 (+107)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 67%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh made moves at the trade deadline to bring in Bryan De La Cruz and Isiah Kiner-Falefa to bolster their lineup, but they have hit a rough stretch, losing five out of six games against the Diamondbacks and Padres. This has pushed the Pirates down in the wild card standings, now 4.5 games out of the final spot. In their recent game against the Padres, closer David Bednar blew a save, leading to a 7-6 defeat. Joey Bart had a strong offensive performance, hitting a home run. Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates on Friday night, boasting a 82-80 record with a 3.20 ERA. The team currently has a power ranking of 14, ranking 20th in offense, 14th in defense, and holding a 56-58 record for the season.