The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 23, 2026. First pitch from UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
The Dodgers are favored by -287 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Pirates are +240 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Pirates vs Dodgers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction
- Pirates vs Dodgers Pick: Blake Snell Under 17.5 Outs (+182)
My Pirates vs Dodgers best bet is Snell under 17.5 outs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Pirates vs Dodgers Odds
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -126 | 8 -118o / -104u | +240 |
| Dodgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +105 | 8 -118o / -104u | -287 |
- Pirates vs Dodgers moneyline: Pirates +240, Dodgers -287
- Pirates vs Dodgers over/under: 8 (-118o / -104u)
- Pirates vs Dodgers spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-126 ), Pirates +1.5 (+105)
Pirates vs Dodgers Probable Pitchers
| Lake Bachar | Stat | Blake Snell |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 0.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.7 |
| 3.75 / 3.58 | ERA / xERA | 3.60 / 2.16 |
| 4.56 / 4.17 | FIP / xFIP | 1.61 / 2.62 |
| 16 | K-BB% | 22.2 |
| 38 | GB% | 51.4 |
| .222 | BABIP | .297 |
| 98 | Stuff+ | 116 |
| 98 | Location+ | 104 |
Pirates vs Dodgers MLB Betting Preview
Pirates vs Dodgers Pick, Betting Analysis
By Derek Carty
There is a value opportunity on Blake Snell's pitching outs prop. THE BAT X is projecting him to record 17.07 outs, while oddsmakers are implying 18.55. The model believes there is a 50% chance he records fewer than 18 pitching outs, so there is value on the under at +185. This play is good down to at least +121.
Pick: Blake Snell Under 17.5 Outs (+182)
