The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh on Sunday, with the host Dodgers trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will rely on Brett Anderson to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Chad Kuhl will be his counterpart for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brett Anderson is 0-0 this season, and Chad Kuhl is 2-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Los Angeles Dodgers as -148 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.7-3.4 win for the Dodgers on Sunday. 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
The Los Angeles Dodgers sport a record of 65-51 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 58-56 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Los Angeles vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 8-rated Los Angeles Dodgers and the league No. 23-ranked Pittsburgh Pirates, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Los Angeles Dodgers No. 19-rated offense, averaging 4.42 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense that ranks No. 18 at 4.55 in runs allowed per game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have averaged 8.53 hits per game so far, less than Pittsburgh Pirates batters have averaged on the year (8.75 hits per game).
Los Angeles owns the No. 4 defense, allowing 4.42 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Pittsburgh's No. 18-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates were saddled with a loss last time out in G Cole's start, as they lost 8-4 against Los Angeles on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at San Francisco, Monday, August 15th
Los Angeles at Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 16th