Dodgers vs. Pirates Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – July 6, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 6, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-46) will look to Jack Suwinski, currently on a two-game homer streak, against the Los Angeles Dodgers (48-38) at 10:10 PM ET on Thursday, at Dodger Stadium.

The Pirates (+176 underdog moneyline odds to win) are away versus the Dodgers (-213). The over/under for the game is 8.5 total runs.

The betting facts in what follows reflect odds as of July 6, 2023 at 9:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Dodgers vs Pirates Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Dodgers -213 +176 8.5

Dodgers Betting Insights

  • The Dodgers have been favorites in 73 games this season and won 42 (57.5%) of those contests.
  • Los Angeles is 9-6 this season when entering a game favored by -213 or more on the moneyline.
  • The Dodgers have a 68.1% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • So far this season, Los Angeles and its opponents have hit the over in 49 of 86 games with a total.
  • The Dodgers have an ATS record of 44-42-0 in 86 games with a spread this season.

Dodgers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 6.4
HR 15
ERA 4.65
K/9 8.2

Pirates Betting Insights

  • The Pirates have been victorious in 28, or 42.4%, of the 66 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won three of six games when listed as at least +176 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 36.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in 43 of its 86 opportunities.
  • In 86 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 40-46-0 against the spread.

Pirates Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 5.5
HR 11
ERA 5.17
K/9 7.6

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Dodgers Probable Pitcher – Julio Urias

  • When Urias starts, his team is 6-5-0 against the spread this season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw three innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up five earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • In 11 starts this season, Urias has lasted five or more innings eight times, with an average of 5.3 innings per appearance.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 11 chances this season.
  • Urias’ team has a record of 6-5 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • Urías’ team has won six of his 11 starts.
  • Games started by Urias have a 7-4-0 record at hitting the over this season.

Dodgers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Yency Almonte 37 36.2 36 5.15 7 0
Brusdar Graterol 35 37 27 1.95 8 4
Caleb Ferguson 34 32.1 38 2.78 12 2
Evan Phillips 34 35 41 2.57 6 12
Phil Bickford 29 34 45 5.82 3 0

Pirates Probable Pitcher – Juan Carlos Oviedo

  • Oviedo gets the start for the Pirates, his 18th of the season. He is 3-9 with a 4.61 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 93 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance was on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when the right-hander went five innings, surrendering eight earned runs while giving up nine hits.
  • Oviedo will try to go five or more innings for his fourth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
  • The Pirates have a 3-10 record in Oviedo’s 13 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
  • Oviedo’s team is 6-11 in his 17 starts.
  • Oviedo has had 17 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to go over the total in eight of those games.

Pirates Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Dauri Moreta 37 37.2 48 3.58 4 1
David Bednar 31 33 39 1.36 0 16
Colin Holderman 27 27 28 3.67 12 1
Yohan Ramirez 20 25 23 2.88 3 0
Duane Underwood Jr. 19 24.1 14 5.18 3 2

Dodgers Hitting Trends

  • The Dodgers are 34-13 this season in games when they hit two or more long balls.
  • Los Angeles has had at least five extra-base hits in 29 games this season, and has gone 20-9 in those outings.
  • The club has racked up at least eight hits 55 times this season, and has a 38-17 record in those games.
  • Los Angeles has a 41-14 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
  • The Dodgers have drawn five or more walks in 39 games this season, and are 27-12 in those contests.

Pirates Hitting Trends

  • They are 18-6 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
  • Pittsburgh has won 16 of its 18 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
  • They have a record of 29-10 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • In 31 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 26-5.
  • They have won 13 of their 26 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Dodgers vs. Pirates Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Dodgers (-213)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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