Get ready for another exciting game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates! This Major League Baseball matchup is set to take place at 6:35 PM EDT today, and you won’t want to miss it. The Dodgers are currently favorites to win, with odds of -147, while the Pirates are the underdogs at odds of +132. The run total has been set at 8.5, giving both teams plenty of opportunities to score.
Pitching Matchup
At present, the pitching matchup includes Tony Gonsolin for the Dodgers and Roansy Contreras for the Pirates. This game could go either way, with both teams putting up a tough fight. The odds are firmly in favor of the Dodgers, but anything can happen in the world of sports.
Previous Game Analysis
These two teams came head-to-head just yesterday, and it was an intense match from start to finish. In that game, the Dodgers came out on top, winning 8-7. Although they were -1.5 favorites, they failed to cover the run line. The total for that game was set at 8.0 and went over by 7.0 runs. It was an impressive match by both teams, and the upcoming game is sure to be just as exciting.
Win and Total Trends
The Dodgers may be the favorites, but the Pirates have an impressive record, having won 8 of their last 10 games. In contrast, the Dodgers have won only 6 of their last 10 games. When it comes to totals trends, the Dodgers have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. As for the Pirates, the total has gone over in 4 of their last 10 games, and under in 5 of their last 10. It’s worth keeping these trends in mind when considering your bets.
Our Prediction
We’re taking Shark player SteveCatfish851’s advice for this game and putting our money on the Pittsburgh Pirates. They may be the underdogs, but they have a good chance of covering the spread. Our pick is the Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 (-130). Want to see more picks for this matchup? Download the Shark Books app for free and discover why it’s a handicapper’s best friend. Click here to get started.