Los Angeles Dodgers Starter Julio Urias Out to Silence Pittsburgh Pirates Bats in MLB Contest

The Los Angeles Dodgers host Pittsburgh on Tuesday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 18-14 mark against the 14-18 Pirates in MLB betting odds action at Dodger Stadium.

Ivan Nova, with a record of 3-3 on the season, gets the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates, while the Los Angeles Dodgers trot Julio Urias to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2017.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as underdogs of 149 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.6-2.6 win for the Dodgers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Los Angeles (18-14) will face the 14-18 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Los Angeles Dodgers sit at No. 11 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 16 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Los Angeles owns the No. 15 ranking for hits at 8.59 per game. By contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates are rated No. 26 in the same category at 7.75 per game.

Pittsburgh brings the No. 18-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Dodgers's No. 1-ranked defense.