The visiting Los Angeles Dodgers hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Trevor Williams gets the call for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he will try to build on a 5-6 mark. In the other dugout, Rich Hill brings a 9-4 ledger to the game for the Los Angeles Dodgers as he tries to quiet the Pirates bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Pittsburgh Pirates as 156 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Dodgers to win this game 5.0-3.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 60-66 record to the battle against the 89-35 Dodgers. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 20 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at No. 3 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates and its No. 25-rated batting order, averaging 4.29 runs per nine innings, against the No. 5 line up of the Los Angeles Dodgers at 5.12 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Pittsburgh has the No. 13-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Dodgers own the No. 1 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Dodgers enjoyed a 8-5 victory at the expense of the Pirates on Tuesday, with Brock Stewart throwing 1 innings of 0-hit ball at PNC Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at Pittsburgh, Thursday, August 24th