Pirates vs Dodgers -260 O/U 8.5
- Game Details: The game starts at 9:10 PM ET (6:10 PM PT) at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
- Team Records:
- Dodgers: 16-10 overall, with a strong home record of 10-3.
- Pirates: 11-16 overall, struggling on the road with a 5-9 record
- Dodgers: They are coming off a three-game losing streak and will aim to bounce back. With a strong home record of 10-3, they lead the NL in home runs this season, averaging 1.6 per game. Key players include Tommy Edman, who has eight home runs, and Freddie Freeman, who has been consistent with doubles and RBIs.
- Pirates: The Pirates have struggled on the road with a 5-9 record but have shown promise in games where they score five or more runs. Oneil Cruz has been a standout performer, hitting five home runs in the last 10 games.
- Pitching Matchup: The Dodgers will rely on rookie Roki Sasaki, who has shown potential despite a recent loss. The Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller, who has had mixed results but will look to build on a solid road trip.
Prediction:
I do not see a close game here. Sasaki is young, but he already has a decent ERA of 3.2. Mitch Keller is a journeyman that has been with the pirates for some time now. If you look at his numbers, they are not bad at around a 4.0 ERA, but for some reason when he plays the Dodgers, his ERA jumps to over 7.5. The Dodgers have the better Bullpen and are the much better hitting team. I think this one isn’t close as the weather looks ok with the wind blowing out in LA.
Dodgers -1.5 -127 – 1 star
