Pirates open as moneyline underdog vs Dodgers

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April 10, 4:10 PM | GrassDodger Stadium

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Odds

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The visiting Pirates hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to steal a win at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers will turn to Clayton Kershaw and his 0-0 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Pirates send Kevin Correia (0-0) to the hill.



View Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had installed the Dodgers as -230 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 6.5 before betting started to move the line.

Power Rankings:
This game matches up the No. 15 (Dodgers) and the No. 14 (Pirates) teams in their respective leagues, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Los Angeles' No. 3-rated National League offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game, against a Pirates defense that ranks No. 1 in the National League at 2 in runs allowed per game. The Dodgers have averaged 7.5 hits per game so far, more than Pirates batters have averaged on the year (6.3 hits per game).

Los Angeles owns the National League's No. 8 defense, allowing 4 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Pittsburgh's National League No. 1-rated defense.

Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Phillies on April 8. Bettors who backed the Pirates at +116 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. The Pirates enjoyed a 5-4 victory at the expense of the Phillies on Sunday, with James McDonald throwing 6 innings of 4-hit ball at PNC Park.

Los Angeles lost its last outing, an 8-4 result against the Padres on April 8. Bettors who backed the Padres at -114 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Los Angeles didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 8-4 to San Diego on Sunday at PETCO Park.


Pittsburgh Pirates Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 2-8
Before playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 2-8

Los Angeles Dodgers Trends:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Pittsburgh are 8-2
After playing San Diego are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3


A few Pirates at Dodgers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
LA Dodgers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Dodgers' last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home


Next up:
Pittsburgh at LA Dodgers, Wednesday, April 11

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