Dodgers vs Pirates Betting Prediction June 5, 2024

Pirates vs Dodgers

The rookie stud Jared Jones threw 6 shutout innings as Pirates took game 1 of the series in a pitching duel with a 1-0 win, they have now won 9 of last 14 matchups vs Dodgers including 5 of 7 in Pittsburgh. The other rookie stud Paul Skenes will take the mound for Pit today while the veteran Paxton gets the ball for LA. 

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Pirates have won 3 of their last 4 home games against top NL teams Braves and Dodgers but they are just 13-15 at home this season. Dodgers are just 3-5 their last 8 on the road scoring 3.38 runs per game but are 16-12 on the road this season.

The #1 MLB prospect, Paul Skenes (2-0 2.45) has lived up to the hype, with his last 3 starts all being quality starts as he allowed just 3 runs across 18 IP with 23 strikeouts and only 3 walks. 

The 11-year veteran lefty James Paxton (5-0 3.29) has been solid for Dodgers in first 2 months of season and in May went 2-0 with a 3.08 ERA. In his last start threw 3 shutout innings vs Mets but was a short outing because he pitched on 4 days rest for the first time this season. 

Under Statistics: 

Dodgers have the most unders cashed on the road this year going 18-10 and 8 of their last 9 overall have gone under with an average of 5.2 runs per game. 

Prior to Tuesday’s game, Pirates were playing over baseball and 10 of their last 12 games have gone over but they are 26th scoring 3.71 runs per game in home games.

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Free Prediction: Under 8.5

Another Pirates young ace will get a chance to shutdown the best lineup in baseball who has been quiet as of late and especially on the road. Paxton has been consistent all season and expect that to continue against a lackluster Pittsburgh offense.