Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026, 2:11AM | Published: Aug 20, 2026, 7:36PM
The Los Angeles Dodgers will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 12:10pm AEST.
The Dodgers will send Yoshinobu Yamamoto (12-7, 2.60 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Bubba Chandler (6-8, 4.23 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Dodgers vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 69% chance of winning against the Pirates at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Dodgers $1.43, Pirates $3.05
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 ($1.88), Pirates +1.5 ($1.95)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Dodgers at $1.43 and the Pirates at $3.05.
The Dodgers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $1.88 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.95.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Dodgers (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $1.43 with TAB
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 at $1.88 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Dodgers vs Pirates predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Prediction
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Dodgers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Dodgers and Pirates at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to begin at 12:10pm AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 22 August 2026
- Time: 12:10pm AEST
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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