Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Predictions – 11.06.26
Los Angeles Dodgers
J. Wrobleski
Pittsburgh Pirates
M. Keller
Match Winner
Total Runs
Tale of the Tape
LAD
Key Matchup: Starting Pitchers
J. Wrobleski
M. Keller
Detailed Analysis
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Odds & MLB Picks
The Los Angeles Dodgers will win because their high-leverage relievers own the danger zone against a Pittsburgh Pirates lineup that is currently fading. After Los Angeles put a shelling on the Pirates with a 12-3 victory, they have all the momentum heading into this contest.
Quick Hits: What You Need to Know
- J. Wrobleski has been lights out lately, sporting a 2.62 ERA and showing the kind of grit you want to see from a young arm.
- The current injury report has thinned out both benches, but the Dodgers have the veteran depth to play small ball and manufacture runs regardless.
- The Under is a strong trend here, as the 9.5 line feels inflated after yesterday’s double-digit explosion.
Analysis: Betting the Moneyline & Momentum
When the game enters the danger zone in the 7th inning, Dave Roberts has the superior chess pieces to move around. The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is loaded with arms that can miss bats when the pressure is highest, whereas the Pirates relief corps has been shaky.
M. Keller is struggling with a 4.81 ERA and has a habit of losing his command once he hits the second time through the order. If the Dodgers hitters stay patient, they will chase him early and force Pittsburgh to use middle-relief arms that aren’t ready for this heat.
The eye test shows a Pittsburgh Pirates squad that looks deflated after getting routed in their last outing. In baseball, confidence is everything, and right now the Dodgers are playing with a swagger that suggests they expect to win every time they take the field.
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Final Prediction
The sharp play is backing the Dodgers because they have the “lights out” arms necessary to navigate the final nine outs without a scratch. While the Pirates might keep it close early, their lack of high-leverage options in the pen will be their undoing in the late innings.
Winner Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
Over/Under Prediction: under (Line: 9.5)
Last 5 Games: LAD
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| @PIT | W 12-3 |
| vs LAA | L 5-13 |
| vs LAA | W 9-2 |
| vs LAA | W 1-0 |
| @ARI | L 2-3 |
Last 5 Games: PIT
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| vs LAD | L 3-12 |
| @ATL | L 2-3 |
| @ATL | L 3-6 |
| @ATL | L 3-6 |
| @HOU | W 5-1 |
Written by Matt Dorsey
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