The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 4, 2025. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
Find my MLB betting preview and Dodgers vs Pirates prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction
- Dodgers vs Pirates picks: Dodgers ML -120
My Dodgers vs Pirates best bet is the Dodgers' moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Dodgers vs Pirates Odds
| Dodgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +154 | 7 -102o / -118u | -120 |
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 7 -102o / -118u | +100 |
Dodgers vs Pirates Projected Starting Pitchers
| Blake Snell (LAD) | Stat | Paul Skenes (PIT) |
|---|---|---|
| 3-3 | W-L | 9-9 |
| 0.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 5.5 |
| 2.41/3.88 | ERA /xERA | 2.05/2.59 |
| 3.59/3.74 | FIP / xFIP | 2.47/3.10 |
| 1.37 | WHIP | 0.95 |
| 12.7 | K-BB% | 22.8 |
| 47.1 | GB% | 44.4 |
| 97 | Stuff+ | 107 |
| 108 | Location+ | 111 |
Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction, Betting Analysis
This MLB betting system focuses on late-season road favorites in high-humidity environments, where market bias often creates value. By targeting teams with a Pythagorean win percentage between 55% and 69% and playing between Games 121–159, the strategy zeroes in on playoff contenders facing weaker opponents.
Humidity levels of 70–100% tend to boost offense, which benefits deeper, higher-quality rosters. Oddsmakers and the public often undervalue road favorites late in the season due to assumptions about travel fatigue, even when team performance suggests otherwise. This system exploits those mispriced lines, identifying profitable opportunities where strong contenders push through fatigue and outmatch softer competition.
Pick: Dodgers ML
Moneyline
Take the Dodgers on the moneyline tonight.
Run Line (Spread)
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Over/Under
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