MLB Moneyline Prediction: Pirates vs. Dodgers – August 10th

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 9:10 ET
Location: Dodger Stadium
TV: SN PT
Money Line: Pirates -113/Dodgers -105
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pirates on Saturday, August 10th at Dodger Stadium. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Paul Skenes is starting for the Pirates on Saturday, and he is facing off against River Ryan for the Dodgers. Los Angeles comes into the game with a record of 67-49, while the Pirates are 56-59 overall. This game is being played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and the Dodgers are 1st in the NL West, while the Pirates are 4th in the NL Central.

The over/under line for Saturday’s matchup is currently at 8 runs, and the Dodgers are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -105. The Pirates have lost five straight, and their money line odds are at -113. Looking at the run line odds, the Dodgers are at -177 compared to the Pirates at +146. SN PT is carrying this one on TV.

Pirates vs. Dodgers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Pittsburgh Pirates: 56-59 SU / OU 55-59 / Runline 65-50
Los Angeles Dodgers: 67-49 SU / OU 62-54 / Runline 56-60

It was all Los Angeles in the last game of this series, as the Dodgers took down the Pirates by a score of 9-5. The Dodgers offense only had three more hits than the Pirates and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -227 on the money line.

Pittsburgh actually got on the board first in this game, scoring one run in the 4th inning. As for the Dodgers, they didn’t get on the board until the 5th, but exploded for five runs in that inning and added four more in the 6th. As a result, the Dodgers had a commanding 9-1 lead heading into the 7th.

Jack Flaherty got the win for the Dodgers, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up four earned runs. He finished the game with 10 strikeouts but issued a costly home run. Mitch Keller had a rough outing for the Pirates, taking the loss after going just four innings and giving up seven earned runs.

Pirates Records & Recent Play

Pittsburgh is 56-59 overall, putting them 4th in the NL Central, ten games behind the Brewers. They have gone 17-15 against other teams in the NL Central. The Pirates are on a five-game losing streak, and they dropped the first game of this series vs. the Dodgers.

At home, the Pirates are 27-31 this season, and they have gone 29-28 on the road. As the underdog, Pittsburgh is 32-38 this year, and they are 24-21 when favored. Looking at their overall series record, the Pirates are 16-16-5, and they have lost two straight series.

When the Pirates win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.2 runs. When they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -3.4 runs. They have been a solid bet on the run line this season, going 65-50, including a 35-22 mark on the road. They have been especially good on the run line as the underdog, going 48-22. They have been a poor bet as the favorite, going 17-28 on the run line.

The Pirates are on the road to face the Dodgers in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The combined run average in Pirates games this season is 8.6 runs, and their over/under record is 55-59. When the line is set at 8 runs, the Pirates have gone over 11 times and under 13 times. Overall, 51.3% of their games have had over/under lines set higher than 8 runs, and their current over streak is at 3 games.

Dodgers Records & Recent Play

Los Angeles is 67-49 overall and leads the NL West by 2.5 games over the Padres. So far, they have gone 21-18 in divisional matchups. The Dodgers took the series opener vs. the Pirates and have an overall series record of 21-17-1.

At home, the Dodgers are 36-22 this season compared to a 31-27 mark on the road. Los Angeles has been really good as the favorite this season, going 63-39. As for their record as the underdog, they are just 4-10 and 1-0 as the home underdog. Heading into today’s game, the Dodgers are 5-5 over their last 10 games.

When betting the run line, the Dodgers have been a team to avoid at home, as they are just 27-31 on the run line in Los Angeles. Their overall run line record is just 56-60, and they have been the favorite in most games, going 50-52 on the run line in those contests. The Dodgers have been a team to bet on the run line on the road, going 29-29 on the run line away from Dodger Stadium.

Today’s over/under line for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is set at 8 runs. The Dodgers have a combined run average of 9.1 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 62-54. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 6-10. Over the course of the season, 68.1% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs. The over has hit in each of their last two games.

Pitching Matchup

Right-hander Paul Skenes gets the start for the Pirates today as he faces the Dodgers on the road. Skenes has made 14 starts this year and has a record of 6-1 with a 1.99 ERA. In his 14 appearances, he has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Skenes most recently pitched on August 4th, where he finished with a no-decision after giving up two earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. He has not given up more than two earned runs in any of his last three outings.

River Ryan is getting the start for the Dodgers today as they face the Pirates at home. In his first start of the season, Ryan picked up a win against the Astros, going 5 2/3 innings and striking out 8. He then went 4 2/3 innings in his last start against the Athletics, giving up 2 earned runs.

Pirates vs. Dodgers Offense Outlook

Heading into today’s game, the Pirates’ offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game, compared to 4.1 runs per game at home. As a team, the Pirates are batting just .235, which is 18th in the league and are also near the bottom of the league in strikeouts per game and OPS.

Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz are both batting over .260 for the season and have 18 home runs apiece. Bryan Reynolds is also having a good season, as he is batting .286 and is 15th in the league with 19 homers. Reynolds also leads the Pirates with 68 RBIs. Reynolds and Cruz have both gone 12/28 in their last seven games, with Cruz having one homer and Reynolds three.

Shohei Ohtani has been a force in the Dodgers lineup this season, as his 35 home runs are the 2nd most in the league and is also 6th in the league with 83 RBIs. Ohtani is batting .302 for the season and has an OBP of .389. Right fielder Teoscar Hernandez has also been a big power threat, as his 25 homers are 2nd on the team and 9th in the league. Hernandez has also been hot of late, going 13/40 with four homers in his last 10 games.

Overall, the Dodgers are 3rd in home runs and are 5th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, where they are also 6th in the league at 4.9 runs per contest. As a team, the Dodgers are 8th in batting average and have the 3rd best on-base percentage in the MLB.

Free Pirates vs. Dodgers MLB Pick

Paul Skenes continues to be magnificent for the Pirates this season, the problem is that he can’t pitch the entire game and turns things over to a shaky bullpen. Not only that, but River Ryan is pitching well for the Dodgers. I like Los Angeles on the money line for this one.