Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 June 2026
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026, 10:40PM | Published: Jun 10, 2026, 6:46PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Mitch Keller (5-3, 4.81 ERA) start, while the Dodgers are going with Justin Wrobleski (7-2, 2.62 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Dodgers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 60% chance of beating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.45, Dodgers $1.59
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.95), Dodgers -1.5 ($1.88)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 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 Pirates at $2.45 and the Dodgers at $1.59.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.95 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.88.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Pirates and the Dodgers have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 9.5-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.45 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.95 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Dodgers predictions are based on complex simulations and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Dodgers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Pirates vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Dodgers at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Friday 12 June 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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