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The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-45) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (47-38) play the 3rd contest of a 4-game series Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pirates lead 3-2 after Tuesday’s 9-7 victory as major underdogs (+235)
The Pirates rebounded from a 5-2 loss in the series opener, posting a 9-7 win behind RHP Luis Ortiz as the Over (9.5) cashed. The total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 games overall for the Pirates.
The Dodgers have dropped 3 of the past 4 games, including Tuesday’s loss to the Bucs, and 2 setbacks on the road against the lowly Kansas City Royals. Like the Pirates, the Over has been a frequent occurrence, cashing in 8 of the past 10 games overall.
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Pirates at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Osvaldo Bido vs. RHP Bobby Miller
Bido (0-1, 4.74 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 19 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 0 K in an 8-7 home win vs. the Milwaukee Brewers Friday
- 2023 road splits: 0-0, 2.79 ERA (9 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 1.66 WHIP, .310 opponent batting average (OBA) in 2 starts
Miller (4-1, 4.23 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 38 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 9-3 road win vs. the Kansas City Royals Friday
- 2023 home splits: 1-1, 5.82 ERA (21 2/3 IP, 14 ER), 2 HR, 1.43 WHIP, .262 OBA in 4 starts
Pirates at Dodgers odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Pirates +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Dodgers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (+106) | Dodgers -1.5 (-128)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Pirates at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Pirates 6, Dodgers 5
Moneyline
The PIRATES (+205) are worth a roll of the dice for a chance to more than double up. For whatever reason, Pittsburgh has had the number of Los Angeles this season, winning 3 of the first 5 matchups.
Miller gets the nod for the Dodgers (-250), but he has been rather erratic after a quick start. Bido and Miller isn’t exactly a pitcher’s duel, and we should see plenty of runs on both sides.
Run line/Against the spread
The PIRATES +1.5 (+106) is a solid play, still at plus-money, if you want a little insurance and just can’t bring yourself to taking Pittsburgh straight up.
The Dodgers -1.5 (-128) are 1-3 in the past 4 games as a favorite, cashing on the run line in the lone win during the span. L.A. is 4-5 on the run line in the past 9 games as a favorite, too. The better play is Pittsburgh.
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Over/Under
OVER 9 (-110) is the lean in a matchup between Bido and Miller. Both of these pitchers have been very giving.
The Over has cashed in 3 straight starts for Miller, and the total has gone high in 6 of the past 7 games overall for Los Angeles.
For Bido, the Over/Under has split in his 4 starts overall, going high in his most-recent start at home against Milwaukee on June 30.
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