Joralexray Garcia
This Thursday, April 27th, marks the end of the thrilling Dodgers vs Pirates series, where each team has secured a victory in the first two games. The third and final game will ultimately determine the winner.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for the Dodgers vs Pirates MLB Regular Season Game on April 27, 2023
- Where: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- When: Thursday, April 27, 2023, 12:35 PM ET
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers
- Regular Season Record: 13-12
- DraftKings Moneyline: -165
- DraftKings Run Line: -1.5, -105
- DraftKings Over/Under: 8
The Dodgers’ inconsistent start to the season has continued in this series, despite beginning the week on a high note. After overcoming a six-run deficit to win 8-7 in the first game, they were hammered in the following game.
Once again, the Dodgers’ bullpen problems were evident in Game 2, as Tony Gonsolin pitched 3.1 scoreless innings, but the relievers failed to do their job, allowing 10 hits and 8 runs. This was compounded by poor offensive output, with only one run scored thanks to a home run by Freddie Freeman.
For this game, the California team will be sending Mexican pitcher Julio Urías to the mound. He is coming off his worst start of the season, allowing seven hits and five runs against the Cubs, resulting in his second consecutive loss.
Starting Pitcher: Julio Urías (3-2, 3.33 ERA)
Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates
- Regular Season Record: 17-8
- DraftKings Moneyline: +145
- DraftKings Run Line: +1.5, -115
- DraftKings Over/Under: 8
The surprising Pirates continue to show that they are capable of fighting for a lot this season, as they head into the final game of this series at the top of the National League Central Division, having won eight of their last nine games. They maintain a one-game lead over their closest pursuer, the Milwaukee Brewers.
After a painful defeat on Tuesday, the Pirates got their revenge yesterday by exploiting the vulnerable Dodgers’ bullpen to take an 8-1 victory. Roansy Contreras was also a great protagonist, pitching 6.0 innings of just 2 hits and no runs, while striking out five and walking two.
Trying to emulate Contreras’ performance will be Mitch Keller, who hasn’t been impressive, but has left a decent performance, pitching at least 6.0 innings and allowing three runs or fewer in his last four appearances.
Starting Pitcher: Mitch Keller (2-0, 3.64 ERA)
JefeBet Prediction
Although Urías is coming off a bad outing, he’s a high-quality pitcher and currently the best starter for the Dodgers. So, he’ll probably be able to dominate the local offense that has been on fire in this series.
To make matters worse for the Pirates, Keller tends to struggle with runners on base, as evidenced by his WHIP of 1.28. This is very dangerous against a talented Dodgers lineup.
Therefore, for this Dodgers vs Pirates showdown, we expect Urías to return to his best form and receive support from his teammates to lead his team to victory.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers Moneyline (LAD 5-3 PIT)
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