Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 July 2023

Last updated: Jul 5, 2023, 1:12AM | Published: Jul 4, 2023, 2:57AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, commencing at 11:10am AEST.

Emmet Sheehan (2-0, 2.65 ERA) will be on the bump for the Dodgers, up against Luis L. Ortiz (2-3, 4.11 ERA) for the Pirates.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for Dodgers vs Pirates, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Dodgers vs Pirates

Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's LA Dodgers-Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 65% chance of winning against the Pirates at Dodger Stadium.

More: Dodgers vs Pirates Match Centre

Dodgers vs Pirates: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Dodger Stadium are shown here:

Head to Head: Dodgers $1.36, Pirates $3.20
Line: Dodgers -1.5 ($1.77), Pirates +1.5 ($2.10)
Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.95, Under $1.87

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Dodgers at $1.36 and the Pirates at $3.20.

The Dodgers are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $1.77 currently available at PointsBet.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $2.10.

The Over/Under for Dodgers vs Pirates is set at 9.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.

According to Stats Insider's model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Dodgers and the Pirates have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The Over/Under total of 9.5 runs has a 55% chance of staying Under.

More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports

Dodgers vs Pirates: Best Bets

Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $3.20 with PointsBet (3.4% edge)
Line: Pirates +1.5 at $2.10 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (55% probability)

These Dodgers vs Pirates betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the 3.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Dodgers vs Pirates: Prediction

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Dodgers vs Pirates: Preview

The game between the Dodgers and Pirates at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 11:10am AEST on Wednesday.

Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Wednesday 5 July 2023
Time: 11:10am AEST
Venue: Dodger Stadium

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

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