Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates clash for game 2 of their series. Can the Dodgers bounce back? Matt McCuen provides his Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates prediction and betting pick.
Matt McCuen - June 5, 2024, 9:33 AM EDT
5 minLos Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will clash from PNC Park tonight.
The Pirates opened the series with a 1-0 win last night.
Jared Jones continued his outstanding rookie season, shutting out one of the best lineups in baseball.
DODGERS VS. PIRATES DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 5, 2024
- Start Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
DODGERS VS. PIRATES Odds
- Spread: Dodgers -1 (+123), Pirates +1 (-155)
- Total Odds: O 8.5 (+100), U 8.5 (-115)
- Moneyline Odds: Dodgers (+100), Pirates (-112)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES PREDICTION
The win improved the Pirate's record to 28-32.
While making the playoffs this year would be a shock, the future in Pittsburgh is brighter than ever.
This young, talented team has two of the best arms in baseball.
The Pirates are 5-5 over their last ten contests.
Veteran Conner Joe leads this Pirates squad with a batting average of .276.
Long-time Pirate Andrew McCutchen has been great this year with a team-best eight home runs.
Brian Reynolds leads the team with 32 runs batted in on the campaign.
Paul Skenes will get the start today. Skenes has been among the best rookie pitchers the MLB has ever seen. The former LSU standout is 2-0 with a 2.45 ERA.
The Dodgers begin this game with a 38-24 record.
Los Angeles entered the year as the favorite to win the World Series.
You could argue that the Dodgers are the best roster of all time on paper.
This Dodgers squad holds a commanding seven-game lead in the NL West.
Los Angeles is 5-5 over their last ten games.
Shohei Ohtani has not disappointed since becoming a Dodger. Ohtani leads the team with a .321 batting average and 14 home runs.
Mookie Betts has been great, with a .314 batting average while launching nine home runs and driving in 32 runs.
Teoscar Hernandez leads the squad with 38 RBIs.
The Big Maple James Paxton will get the nod today. Paxton is 5-0 with a 3.29 ERA.
LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS. PITTSBURGH PIRATES Betting Pick
This line is a complete overreaction.
It is rare to see the Dodgers as underdogs.
Skenes has been outstanding, but he is being overvalued today.
The Dodgers will find a way to produce runs against the rookie today.
Paxton will continue his strong campaign and limit this below-average Pirates lineup.
Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers ML +100 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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