The Pittsburgh Pirates (19-27) continue their road trip in the NL West with the 1st of 3 games against the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-14) Monday. First pitch is 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Dodgers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
The Pirates lead the season series 2-1.
Pittsburgh lost 2 of 3 games in the first half of their road trip at the San Diego Padres and is 4-8 in its last 12 games.
The Dodgers are coming off their second 4-game sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks in their last 2 weeks. They have won 13 of their last 15 games.
Pirates at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Zach Thompson vs. RHP Walker Buehler
Thompson (2-4, 5.50 ERA) makes his 10th appearance and 9th start. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 34 1/3 IP.
- After allowing only 1 run over 17 innings, he gave up 4 runs in 3 innings in his last start. The Pirates went on to win that game 10-5.
- First career appearance against the Dodgers.
Buehler (6-1, 2.91 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 52 2/3 IP.
- Buehler has allowed 9 ER in his last 17 IP.
- Dodgers are 7-2 when he starts.
Pirates at Dodgers odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:54 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Pirates +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Dodgers -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +2.5 (-120) | Dodgers -2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Pirates at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 5, Pirates 2
Money line
PASS. Yes, the Pirates took 2 of 3 games in their series in Pittsburgh but the Dodgers are rolling right now, having won 13 of their last 15 games. They are 15-5 at Dodger Stadium.
The Pirates are 8-13 on the road.
The Dodgers are sure to win this game, especially with Buehler on the mound, but the price doesn’t make sense for a single bet. Include a Dodgers’ win in a parlay bet, but PASS on the single money line wager.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Pirates are 22-24 ATS this season and face the best ATS team in the majors, the Dodgers at 29-18 ATS.
The extra run on the line makes things tougher. Nine of the Dodgers’ last 10 wins have been by 2 or more runs, but they will need to win by 3 to cover Monday. They have won by at least 3 runs in 4 of Buehler’s last 6 starts. They did not win by 3 or more in their last 3 games, but their previous 5 wins were all by at least 3.
Five of the Pirates’ last 10 losses have been by at least 3 runs.
Take DODGERS -2.5 (+100).
Over/Under
Five of the Pirates’ last 6 games have had totals of fewer than 9 runs.
The last 2 games and 3 of the last 5 games for the Dodgers have had fewer than 9 runs.
In 5 of Buehler’s 9 starts, the games have stayed under 9 runs.
Take UNDER 8.5 (-125).
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