Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 2, 2025, 7:12PM | Published: Sep 1, 2025, 6:32PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at PNC Park on Wednesday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.86 ERA) start, while the Dodgers will counter with Clayton Kershaw (9-2, 3.06 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Dodgers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Dodgers a 59% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.42, Dodgers $1.59
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.84), Dodgers -1.5 ($1.99)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $2.42 and the Dodgers at $1.59.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.84 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.99.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.42 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.84 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Dodgers predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed 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 recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers game.
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Pirates vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Dodgers at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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