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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates clash tonight for the final game in their series. Can the Pirates sweep the Dodgers? Matt McCuen provides his Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates prediction, betting pick, and the latest odds.

Matt McCuen - June 6, 2024, 10:20 AM EDT

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, and Latest Odds

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will clash on Thursday night.

Tonight will be game three of this series.

The Pirates will go for the sweep tonight.

It's been a rare sight this season, but the Pirates are on the verge of a sweep tonight.

Dodgers vs. Pirates DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH

  • Date: June 6, 2024
  • Start Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings

Dodgers vs. Pirates Odds

  • Spread: Dodgers -1 (-140), Pirates +1 (+118)
  • Total Odds: O 9 (-114), U 9 (+100)
  • Moneyline Odds: Dodgers (-185), Pirates (+158)

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

The hot run has improved the Pirates record to 29-32.

Pittsburgh is playing well as of late, winning six of their last ten games.

The Pirates bats came out red-hot last night.

Pittsburgh plated seven runs in the second inning and never looked back.

Shortstop Nick Gonzales started the rally with a two-run double in the second inning.

Ke'Bryan Hayes went 2-3 in the winning effort with one run batted in.

Edward Olivares added a pair of hits and two walks.

Paul Skenes pitched five strong innings, allowing three runs.

The Dodgers will attempt to avoid getting swept today.

Los Angeles has struggled lately, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games.

Despite the cold run, the Dodgers remain one of the best teams in baseball.

The Dodgers hold a seven-game lead over the Padres in the NL West.

Shohei Ohtani blasted his fifteenth home run last in the losing effort.

Mookie Betts has added a strong campaign with a team-best .406 OBP on the campaign.

Catcher Will Smith has added nine home runs and 38 runs batted in on the season.

Today, the Dodgers will hand the ball to their ace, Walker Buehler. Buehler is 1-3 with a 4.32 ERA.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick

The Dodgers could not be more due than tonight.

Buhler should dominate this below-average lineup.

Bailey Falter will struggle against this Dodgers lineup that found their flow as the game went on yesterday.

Let's cash in tonight!

Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -1 -140 CLICK HERE TO SEE WHICH SPORTSBOOK HAS THE BEST ODDS

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