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Let’s hope the elements don’t interfere with a tape-measuring showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers star-studded lineup and Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes at PNC Park on Tuesday, June 9.
My top Dodgers vs. Pirates predictions and MLB picks are calling for Los Angeles to eke out a low-scoring win against Skenes tonight.
Who will win Dodgers vs Pirates today: Dodgers moneyline (+100)
The Pittsburgh Pirates have lineup regulars Brandon Lowe (knee) and Oneil Cruz (hand) day-to-day with minor injuries, and ace Paul Skenes struggling on the bump with 15 runs allowed across his past four starts.
Obviously, Skenes’ underlying 3.07 xFIP and 3.25 xERA highlight there’s been some tough luck during the skid, but he’s also tasked with facing the best lineup in the majors by wOBA and OPS against right-handed pitchers tonight.
Add the potential for rain delays and/or stoppages due to forecast rain and thundershowers to Pittsburgh ranking 20th in bullpen ERA over the past 30 days, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moneyline is playable to -110.
COVERS INTEL: While it’s a small sample, Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Eric Lauer’s dipped to a 21.7% squared-up contact rate across two starts with his new team after allowing a 34.4% mark through 36 1/3 innings with the Toronto Blue Jays to start the season.Dodgers vs Pirates Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (-115)
With the highlighted Pittsburgh injury question marks and overall lack of success against left-handed pitchers, I’m anticipating the Pirates doing limited damage at the dish to keep this total Under the number.
Additionally, even with Skenes’ noted bump in the road, he still paces the majors in xERA since debuting in 2024. So, I fully expect him to pitch well and hold the Los Angeles bats largely in check.
Of course, the Dodgers have also played to the Under in 27 of their past 45 games (+7.30 Units / 15% ROI), so I like this bet down to -125.
- ML/RL bets: 24-13, +12.73 units
- Over/Under bets: 13-10, -2.37 units
Dodgers vs Pirates odds
- Moneyline: Dodgers +100 | Pirates -120
- Run line: Dodgers -1.5 (+155) | Pirates +1.5 (-185)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-105) | Under 8.5 (-115)
Dodgers vs Pirates trend
The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 32 of their last 45 road games (+10.00 Units / 13% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Pirates.
How to watch Dodgers vs Pirates and game info
| Location | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA |
| Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| First pitch | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | SportsNet LA, SportsNet Pittsburgh |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) |
| Pirates starting pitcher | Paul Skenes (6-5, 3.09 ERA) |
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