The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first of a three-game set in LA. The Dodgers are looking to bounce back after losing their last series against the Philadelphia Phillies, including the last two games. Meanwhile, the Pirates are looking to break their four-game losing streak. In their last series, they got swept by the San Diego Padres. Let’s dive into game one!
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Pirates | +1.5 (-134) | Over 7.5 (-122) | +164 |
| Dodgers | -1.5 (+112) | Under 7.5 (+100) | -196 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Match Details
- Fixture: Pittsburgh Pirates @ Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date and Time: August 9th, 2024 @ 10:10 PM EST
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Pirates | vs. | Dodgers |
| 56-58 | Record | 66-49 |
| 4.23 | Runs/G | 4.90 |
| .234 | BA | .252 |
| .302 | OBP | .332 |
| .370 | SLG | .431 |
| .673 | OPS | .763 |
| 112 | HR | 152 |
| 68 | SB | 73 |
| 3.90 | ERA | 3.79 |
| 1.29 | WHIP | 1.22 |
| 28 | Saves | 35 |
| .985 | Fielding % | .986 |
Key Stats
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been a solid team all year long, however, they have been in a slump. With a record of 4-6 in their last ten games and 1-6 in their last seven, they currently sit 3rd in the National League Central Division. Pittsburgh will send out Mitch Keller on the mound to start this game. With a record of 10-5 on the season, Keller has been solid this season with an ERA of 3.20 and allowing a batting average of .242. In his last start, we saw him pitch four scoreless innings while also striking out four batters and giving up only one hit against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Pirates’ offense has been bad overall this season. They rank in the bottom 10 in runs (21st), OPS (.673), batting average (.234), total bases (26th), and home runs (25th). They are led by left-fielder Bryan Reynolds. Reynolds leads the team in batting average (.287), home runs (19), RBIs (68), OBP (.357), and hits (127). Over their four-game losing streak, Pittsburgh has scored four or more runs in three of the four games which is promising. However, it will be tough to keep up with the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to get back in the win column. After losing their last two games to the Phillies, they are hosting the Pirates. They have been dominant at home with a record of 35-22 this season. LA will send Jack Flaherty on the mound in this game. Flaherty, making his second start for the Dodgers after they acquired him at the trade deadline. In his first game in the white and blue, he pitched six scoreless innings while striking out seven batters.
For the Dodgers’ offense, they have been above average all season long. They rank 5th in runs, 4th in OPS, 11th in batting average, 5th in total bases, and 3rd in home runs. LA is led by Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani leads the team in batting average (.302), home runs (34), RBIs (81), and hits (133). He has been playing at an MVP-type level this season. He is going to need to keep up his play if they want to keep their 2.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres in the National League Western Division.
Prediction
I am predicting that the Los Angeles Dodgers will cruise to a multi-run win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although Mitch Keller has had success against the Dodgers’ batters, it will not be enough in this game. This is not rocket science. I am taking the better team, better offense, and better pitcher to win by two or more runs.
Final Pick
Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (+112)
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