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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+240) visit Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-300) on August 23, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Los Angeles, CA.

This season, the Pirates are against the spread (ATS), while the Dodgers are ATS.

Pirates vs Dodgers Starting Pitchers Today:

• Pirates starting pitcher: Lake Bachar 1-2, 3.77 ERA
• Dodgers starting pitcher: Blake Snell 1-1, 3.60 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 Sunday‘s MLB game with 71.7% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

• Rafael Flores has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 games (+11.00 Units / 138% ROI)
• Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Walks Over in 10 of his last 15 away games (+10.75 Units / 72% ROI)
• Rafael Flores has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 53% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+9.60 Units / 33% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.40 Units / 33% ROI)

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

Best Dodgers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Freddie Freeman has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+15.65 Units / 49% ROI)
• Teoscar Hernández has hit the Total Bases Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+13.75 Units / 39% 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)
• Kyle Tucker has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 games at home (+10.90 Units / 55% ROI)
• Freddie Freeman has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 games at home (+7.75 Units / 26% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 away games (+8.85 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.55 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 9 games (+2.45 Units / 21% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 9 games (+0.90 Units / 9% ROI)

Dodgers Best Bets Today:

• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Team Total Under in 35 of their last 50 games at home (+17.80 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 5 games (+5.05 Units / 91% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 50 games at home (+3.95 Units / 7% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Dodgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Dodgers are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

• home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
• home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
• home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI 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 26-37 (.413) after a win this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

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

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

Dodgers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Dodgers are 23-16 (.590) 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 30-44 (.405) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Dodgers are 78-44 (.639) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .765 (3,541 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .341 (3,541 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for best in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .281 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .348 (2,548 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers Hitting Stats & Trends

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .793 (2,615 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

The Dodgers are batting .271 on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OBP of .350 (2,615 PA’s) on the road this season — best in MLB.

Dodgers hitters have an OPS of .764 (4,970 PA’s) this season — best in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Pirates have won just 30% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 40% of their games this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 45% of their games this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

Dodgers Pitching Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .218 against Dodgers pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Dodgers pitchers this season — 5th best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .220 against Dodgers pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Dodgers pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 36% of their games this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

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

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