Wednesday's game at PNC Park has the Los Angeles Dodgers (38-24) matching up with the Pittsburgh Pirates (28-32) at 6:40 PM ET (on June 5). Our computer prediction projects a close 6-5 victory for the Dodgers, so expect a competitive matchup.
The probable pitchers are Paul Skenes (2-0) for the Pirates and James Paxton (5-0) for the Dodgers.
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Pirates vs. Dodgers Game Info & Odds
- When: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SportsNet LA
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Pirates vs. Dodgers Score Prediction
- Our prediction for this contest is Dodgers 6, Pirates 5.
Total Prediction for Pirates vs. Dodgers
- Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Pirates Performance Insights
- The Pirates have been the favorite twice in the last 10 games and split those matchups 1-1.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Pittsburgh and its opponents have failed to hit the over three times.
- This season, the Pirates have been favored 23 times and won eight, or 34.8%, of those games.
- This season Pittsburgh has won eight of its 23 games, or 34.8%, when favored by at least -120 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Pirates.
- Pittsburgh has scored 240 runs (four per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
- The Pirates have a 3.86 team ERA that ranks 12th among all league pitching staffs.
Dodgers Performance Insights
- The Dodgers are underdogs for the first time in a while, as they have not been listed as underdogs in their last 10 games.
- When it comes to the total, Los Angeles and its foes are 2-8-0 in its previous 10 contests.
- The Dodgers have split the two games they have played as underdogs this season.
- Los Angeles has played as an underdog of +100 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game.
- The Dodgers have an implied victory probability of 50% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
- Los Angeles is the seventh-highest scoring team in MLB, averaging 4.8 runs per game (297 total).
- The Dodgers have the third-best ERA (3.19) in the majors this season.
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Pirates Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | @ Tigers | W 10-2 | Paul Skenes vs Keider Montero |
| May 31 | @ Blue Jays | L 5-3 | Bailey Falter vs José Berríos |
| June 1 | @ Blue Jays | W 8-1 | Mitch Keller vs Yusei Kikuchi |
| June 2 | @ Blue Jays | L 5-4 | Quinn Priester vs Chris Bassitt |
| June 4 | Dodgers | W 1-0 | Jared Jones vs Tyler Glasnow |
| June 5 | Dodgers | - | Paul Skenes vs James Paxton |
| June 6 | Dodgers | - | Bailey Falter vs Walker Buehler |
| June 7 | Twins | - | Mitch Keller vs Joe Ryan |
| June 8 | Twins | - | Quinn Priester vs Simeon Woods Richardson |
| June 9 | Twins | - | Jared Jones vs Bailey Ober |
| June 11 | @ Cardinals | - | Paul Skenes vs Miles Mikolas |
Dodgers Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | @ Mets | W 10-3 | James Paxton vs David Peterson |
| May 31 | Rockies | L 4-1 | Walker Buehler vs Dakota Hudson |
| June 1 | Rockies | W 4-1 | Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Cal Quantrill |
| June 2 | Rockies | W 4-0 | Gavin Stone vs Austin Gomber |
| June 4 | @ Pirates | L 1-0 | Tyler Glasnow vs Jared Jones |
| June 5 | @ Pirates | - | James Paxton vs Paul Skenes |
| June 6 | @ Pirates | - | Walker Buehler vs Bailey Falter |
| June 7 | @ Yankees | - | Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Cody Poteet |
| June 8 | @ Yankees | - | Gavin Stone vs Nestor Cortes Jr. |
| June 9 | @ Yankees | - | Tyler Glasnow vs Luis Gil |
| June 11 | Rangers | - | James Paxton vs Dane Dunning |
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