• The Dodgers are -235 favorites vs the Pirates
• Pirates vs Dodgers Over / Under today: 8 Runs
• Pirates / Dodgers TV Channel: SNLA | SNPT

The Pittsburgh Pirates (+190) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-235) on August 21, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 pm in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Pirates are 63-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are 54-73 ATS.

Pirates vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Pirates starting pitcher: Bubba Chandler 6-8, 4.23 ERA
• Dodgers starting pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto 12-7, 2.62 ERA

Pirates vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Dodgers will win Friday‘s MLB game with 69.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

• Jacob Gonzalez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 away games (+12.20 Units / 122% ROI)
• Spencer Horwitz has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.50 Units / 44% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+9.40 Units / 32% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.20 Units / 32% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Dodgers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Freddie Freeman has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+13.35 Units / 42% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+12.75 Units / 42% ROI)
• Teoscar Hernandez has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+11.55 Units / 33% ROI)
• Kyle Tucker has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 games at home (+11.20 Units / 56% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+9.00 Units / 28% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.10 Units / 24% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 13 away games (+4.65 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.90 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 7 games (+0.40 Units / 4% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 50 games at home (+15.50 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.45 Units / 35% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 50 games at home (+3.90 Units / 7% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+2.60 Units / 12% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.55 Units / 21% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 61-65 against the Run Line (-10 Units / -6.12% ROI).

• 63-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.1 Units / -8.22% ROI
• 71-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +11.85 Units / 8.34% ROI
• 54-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -23.8 Units / -16.78% ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are 54-73 against the Run Line (-23.8 Units / -15.85% ROI).

• 77-51 when betting on the Moneyline for -18.15 Units / -7.39% ROI
• 60-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -14 Units / -9.9% ROI
• 67-60 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.25 Units / 0.89% ROI

Dodgers vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Dodgers vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Dodgers vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Dodgers

The Pirates are just 5-34 (.128) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 32-45 (.416) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2025 season Today, they face the Dodgers (fourth in runs scored).

The Pirates are just 12-77 (.135) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 34-59 (.366) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2025 season Today, they face Dodgers (fourth fewest runs allowed).

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Dodgers are 21-16 (.568) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 31-20 (.608) after a loss this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 45-31 (.592) after a win this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 11-6 (.647) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 5th best in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

Games involving the Pirates went OVER in 56% of their games (8.6% ROI) this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Games involving the Pirates went OVER in 58% of their games (14.0% ROI) after a win this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 5-34 (.128) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Games involving the Pirates went OVER in 57% of their games (13.8% ROI) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Dodgers (fourth in runs scored).

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

The Dodgers are 21-16 (.568) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 31-20 (.608) after a loss this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are just 54-74 (.422) against the run line (-18.1% ROI) this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Dodgers are just 22-41 (.349) against the run line (-33.2% ROI) at home this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers have walked 19 of 156 batters (12%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this month (18 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 8 of 54 batters (15%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 49% with two-strikes this month (18 games) — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes over the last 14 days (12 games) — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends

Dodgers pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 68% over the last 14 days (13 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 62%.

Dodgers pitchers have walked 51 of 504 batters (10%) over the last 14 days (13 games) — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Dodgers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% over the past seven days (6 games) — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Dodgers pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .235 (119 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (13 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .303.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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