Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/9

MLB game preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Dodgers hold a record of 42-24 and lead the NL West. They have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, but they lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Pirates have a 34-32 record and are third in the NL Central. They are on a three-game losing streak and have a 5-5 record in their last 10 games.

The game is set for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Eric Lauer will pitch for the Dodgers. He has a 2-5 record with a 5.74 ERA this season. The Pirates will start Paul Skenes, who has a 6-5 record and a 3.09 ERA. The weather forecast predicts light rain with a warm day and a light breeze.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been strong in hitting this season. They lead the league with a .262 batting average and a .342 on-base percentage. They are also first in slugging percentage at .441 and have hit 90 home runs, ranking second in the league.

Pitching is another area where the Dodgers excel. They have the best earned run average at 3.17 and hold opponents to a .208 batting average. Their pitchers have given up 62 home runs, placing them sixth in the league.

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers in several key hitting stats. He has a .302 batting average and has hit 11 home runs this season. Andy Pages has also been effective, with a .283 average and 14 home runs.

Dodgers vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -110, Pirates Moneyline -110

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing for their next game after a series of mixed results. Their recent performance shows a win against the Houston Astros by 5-1 on June 4th. However, they have faced losses against the Atlanta Braves in their last three games.

Offensively, the Pirates have a batting average of .253, placing them 4th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .335, which ranks 3rd. Key players like Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales have contributed significantly to the team’s batting performance.

On the pitching front, the Pirates’ team ERA is 4.06, ranking them 15th. Paul Skenes, who holds a 6-5 record with a 3.09 ERA, is slated to start in the upcoming game. His 82 strikeouts and 0.91 WHIP reflect his effectiveness on the mound.

BTB Betting Pick

The game between the Dodgers and Pirates has both teams at a moneyline of -110. The Dodgers have an edge with their top-ranked batting average and pitching stats. They should win this game.

The total for this game is set at 8.0, with the over at -108 and the under at -113. The Dodgers have a strong pitching lineup, and the Pirates rank 15th in ERA. This suggests a lower scoring game, so the under is the pick.