Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 2, 2025, 10:42PM | 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, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will send Carmen Mlodzinski (3-7, 3.86 ERA) to the mound, up against Clayton Kershaw (9-2, 3.06 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Dodgers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 59% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.47, Dodgers $1.56
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.90), Dodgers -1.5 ($1.93)
- 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 $2.47 and the Dodgers at $1.56.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.90 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.93.
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 52% of the time.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.47 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.90 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Dodgers best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter 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 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
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Pirates vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Dodgers at PNC Park is scheduled to start 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 mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers predictions are based on 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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