Pirates vs Dodgers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 4, 2025, 10:42PM | Published: Sep 3, 2025, 6:31PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will send Paul Skenes (9-9, 2.05 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Blake Snell (3-3, 2.41 ERA) for the Dodgers.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Dodgers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Dodgers a 51% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.95, Dodgers $1.87
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.54), Dodgers -1.5 ($2.54)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.95 and the Dodgers at $1.87.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Dodgers, with odds of $1.54 available at TAB.
For the favourite Dodgers (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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 63% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: LA Dodgers at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.54 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Dodgers best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Pirates vs Dodgers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs LA Dodgers match-up.
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Pirates vs Dodgers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Dodgers at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Friday 5 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 after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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