| MATCHUP | Pittsburgh Pirates | Los Angeles Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 63-68 | 79-51 |
| Spread | +1.5 113 | -1.5 -136 |
| Moneyline | +244 | -308 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-105) | Under 8.5 (-115) |
| Where | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California | |
| When | Sunday, August 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 63-68 on the year and play the Padres and Cardinals next. The Pittsburgh Pirates are batting .255 on the season, with a .331 OBP and a .409 slugging percentage. The Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff has a 4.29 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Nick Gonzales leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with 142 hits and 55 RBI, while Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe have combined for 248 hits and 146 RBI.
The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t announce a starting pitcher at the time of this writing.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 79-51 on the year and play the Tigers and Braves next. The Los Angeles Dodgers are batting .259 on the season, with a .335 OBP and a .428 slugging percentage. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP. Freddie Freeman leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 143 hits and 61 RBI, while Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani have combined for 268 hits and 160 RBI.
Blake Snell gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 20 strikeouts this season. Snell is 1-3 with a 7.27 ERA and 32 strikeouts in his career against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Pirates have lost 10 of their last 11 day games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games as road underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight home games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against National League opponents.
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win
- The Dodgers have lost four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Pirates have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven games at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the last eight games between the Pirates and Dodgers.
Total Runs Facts
- Four of the Dodgers’ last five games as favorites against the Pirates have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Pirates’ last five games as underdogs against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Pirates’ last 11 games at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in 13 of the last 14 games between the Pirates and Dodgers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Blake Snell has recorded eight or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with his team as a favorite against NL Central opponents.
- Blake Snell has recorded a win in each of his six previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against NL Central opponents.
- Max Muncy has hit a home run in two of the Dodgers’ last three home games.
- Miguel Rojas has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Pirates.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances with the Pirates as underdogs against NL West opponents.
- Bryan Reynolds has recorded at least one hit in each of the Pirates’ last 10 games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Bachar has been solid for the Pirates in 69.2 innings, and despite Snell’s resume, he has just 15 innings under his belt this season. In a normal spot, this would be a good look to fade the Dodgers and the inflated price. However, the Dodgers just keep winning games and look like they’re getting in playoff form. The Pirates keep finding themselves on the short end of the stick. I can’t step in front of a red-hot Dodgers team against a far lesser team. Give me the Dodgers and the RL for max betting value.