- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Los Angeles (-150) Pittsburgh (+125)
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Pittsburgh’s PNC Park will host an exciting clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-31) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-23) this Tuesday. The moneyline favors Los Angeles at -150, with Pittsburgh at +125. The game’s over/under is set at 8 runs. Starting pitchers are set to be Eric Lauer and Paul Skenes.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently scoring an average of 5.2 runs per game, placing them 3rd in the league standings. They have accumulated 340 total runs and maintain an impressive on-base percentage of .342. The team has recorded 109 doubles and 88 home runs. Additionally, the Dodgers have achieved 321 RBIs and 568 hits this season, boasting a team batting average of .262. With a slugging percentage of .440, they have racked up 501 strikeouts while drawing 256 walks.
The Dodgers’ K/BB ratio stands at 3.30, and their pitching crew holds a WHIP of 1.05. Dodgers pitchers have given up 60 home runs this season, contributing to a total of 199 runs allowed (ranking 1st in MLB). They have only conceded 430 hits (6.8 per 9 innings) and recorded 192 earned runs. Currently, the Dodgers post an impressive ERA of 3.01 (best in baseball), with 574 strikeouts. They have issued 174 walks, and their FIP is at 3.51 for the season.
Los Angeles’ bullpen has achieved a 68.2% save percentage, participating in 62 save opportunities. They have secured 15 saves this season, while 7 of their 22 attempts have resulted in blown saves. The relief staff has inherited 57 base runners this year, allowing 26.3% of them to score. Dodgers relievers have entered high-leverage scenarios 55 times and have taken the mound with runners on base 35 times. So far, 200 relief pitchers have been utilized this season, with 40 holds credited (10th in MLB).
The Dodgers are converting 73.9% of balls hit into play into outs across 5,160 innings, placing them at 1st in the league. To date, they have secured 1,720 putouts, 535 assists, and committed 22 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .990, which ranks 2nd among MLB teams, along with a total of 36 double plays.
Eric Lauer has pitched 748 innings and struck out 700 batters throughout his MLB career. Holding a 47-44 win-loss record, he has a FIP of 4.17 and has faced 3,207 batters. With an earned run average of 4.23 (allowing 352 ERs) and a WHIP of 1.331, he has given up 722 hits (8.7 hits per 9 innings) along with 274 walks.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a slugging percentage of .400, averaging 5.09 runs per game (5th in the MLB). They have hit 94 doubles, drawn 258 walks, and scored 331 runs while blasting 74 homers this season, resulting in 316 RBIs. Striking out 601 times (ranking 2nd), the Pirates have a total of 571 hits and maintain an on-base percentage of .337 with a batting average of .254.
Pittsburgh’s pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.273 along with a team FIP of 3.77. Their K/BB ratio is 9.10 (with 593 strikeouts and 231 walks). The pitching staff ranks 14th in MLB for total hits allowed (514), having given up 59 home runs and 4.61 runs per 9 innings (16th in MLB). The overall pitching ERA is 4.09, allowing 300 runs (266 earned runs) this season.
In 62 save situations, the Pirates have achieved 35 holds and recorded 13 blown saves. Their relief pitchers have entered 26 save opportunities and secured 13 saves, with an inherited scoring rate of 31.3% on 83 inherited runners. They have appeared in 60 high-leverage situations and faced runners in 64 innings, ranking 28th in MLB with a 50.0% save percentage. To date, 212 relievers have taken the mound this season.
Over 5,271 innings played, the Pirates maintain a defensive efficiency of 69.5% (22nd in MLB). They have completed 47 double plays and recorded a fielding percentage of .983 (22nd in the league), with 523 assists, 39 errors, and 1,757 putouts this season.
Paul Skenes holds a career record of 27-18, sporting a 2.17 ERA and allowing 6.5 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio stands at 5.38, having faced 1,525 opposing batters during his MLB career. He has allowed 94 earned runs while posting a WHIP of 0.943 and a FIP of 2.10. Over his professional career, Skenes has conceded 281 hits and recorded 468 strikeouts in 390 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Pittsburgh (+125)
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