Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 22, 2026, 11:16PM | Published: Aug 21, 2026, 7:52PM
The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 9:15am AEST.
The Dodgers will have Tarik Skubal (7-7, 2.85 ERA) start, while the Pirates are going with Jared Jones (2-5, 4.78 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Dodgers vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 72% chance of winning against the Pirates at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Dodgers $1.38, Pirates $3.30
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 ($1.80), Pirates +1.5 ($2.04)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.38 and the Pirates at $3.30.
The Dodgers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 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 54% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $1.38 with TAB
- Line: Dodgers -1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Dodgers vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice every day of the year.
Dodgers vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Dodgers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Dodgers and Pirates at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday 23 August 2026
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our LA Dodgers vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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