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The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers play the finale of their four-game series in Hollywood this Thursday night. The Pirates hope to even the series with a win, while the Dodgers look to win their second game in a row heading into their final series in the first half of the season.
Read on for more about this Pirates vs Dodgers matchup in the 2023 MLB regular season, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other MLB game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers MLB Regular Season Game on July 6, 2023
- Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- When: Thursday, July 6, 2023, 10:10 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESP+
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh Pirates (+195) vs Los Angeles Dodgers (-230)
- Over/Under: 9.0
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates (+195)
The Pirates failed to build on the momentum they got from their 9-7 win over the Dodgers last Tuesday as they suffered a 6-4 loss Wednesday. Much of Pittbsrbugh’s hopes to level the series with a win in the finale this Wednesday is on the shoulders of Johan Oviedo, who is looking to bounce back from an embarrassing start in an 11-8 loss last Saturday at home against the Milwaukee Brewers.
He got tagged for eight earned runs in five innings in that game. That’s more of an anomaly, though. For one, Oviedo has not allowed more than two earned runs while pitching no shorter than 4.0 innings in five of his last seven appearances on the mound. The current Dodgers roster also has just a career .207 batting average against Oviedo.
The Pirates are 6-2 in their last eight games against teams from the National League West division.
Starting pitcher: Johan Oviedo (3-9, 4.61 ERA)
Betting on the Los Angeles Dodgers (-230)
Like Oviedo, Urias is hoping to turn things around right away following a bad start. He surrendered five earned runs on six hits and allowed two walks in 3.0 innings of work on the mound during a 6-4 loss on the road to the Kansas City Royals last Saturday.
Urias hasn’t been as effective on the mound this season as he was in 2022, but the Dodgers still have won in three of his last five starts. Even more encouraging is the fact that he is 4-1 with a 1.99 ERA and an opponents’ batting average of just .186 in five home starts so far in the 2023 MLB regular season. Mookie Betts looks to make things happen at the plate later tonight with his hot bat, having hit .435 with three home runs and seven RBIs in his last seven games.
The Dodgers are 48-18 in their last 66 games at home against the Pirates.
Starting pitcher: Julio Urias (5-5, 4.94 ERA)
El Jefe’s Prediction on Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
The Dodgers might have some trouble with their bullpen (again) due to injuries and just plain inconsistency from their relievers. Taking the Pirates to come away with a win here.
Prediction:
The Pirates win, 4-3.
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