The Pittsburgh Pirates (39-45) and Los Angeles Dodgers (47-37) play the 2nd game of their 4-game series in Los Angeles on Tuesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium is at 9:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 2-2
The Pirates lost the opener 5-2 on Monday, giving them a 3-game losing streak following a 4-game winning streak. They are 5-15 in their last 20 games.
The Dodgers snapped a 2-game skid with their win on Monday in the series opener. They have won 8 out of their last 12 games.
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Pirates at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Luis Ortiz vs. RHP Emmet Sheehan
Ortiz (2-3, 4.11 ERA) makes his 10th start and 11th appearance. He has a 1.65 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 5.5 K/9 in 50 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 0 K in 5-4 home win over San Diego Padres on Thursday
- Making 1st career appearance vs. Dodgers
Sheehan (2-0, 2.65 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.82 WHIP, 4 BB and 12 K in 17 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 14-3 road win over Colorado Rockies on Thursday
- Is 1-0 with 1.50 ERA in 2 starts at Dodger Stadium
Pirates at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:22 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pirates +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | DOdgers -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-105) | Dodgers -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Pirates at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 7, Pirates 4
Moneyline
The Pirates are 17-24 on the road this season and are 5-15 in their last 20 games overall. They are 1-10 in their last 11 road games. The Dodgers are 25-15 at home and have won 8 of their last 12 overall.
Through 3 MLB starts, the rookie Sheehan has been good. He has allowed only 3 hits in 12 innings at Dodger Stadium so far. But with the line at -225, betting the Dodgers on the moneyline doesn’t make sense as a single bet.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
The Dodgers are 44-40 ATS overall this season, while the Pirates are 40-44 ATS. Of the Dodgers’ 47 wins this season, 38 have been by 2 or more runs while 13 of the Pirates’ last 15 losses have been by 2 or more runs.
BET DODGERS -1.5 (-115).
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Over/Under
Three of the 4 games between the 2 teams this season have stayed below 10 total runs. But before Monday’s opener, the Dodgers had 5 straight games and 7 of 8 with 10 or more total runs. They have averaged 8.3 runs per game in their last 5 wins.
Five of the Pirates’ last 12 games have reached at least 10 total runs.
BET OVER 9.5 (+100).
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