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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Tuesday.
MLB action continues on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET as the Los Angeles Dodgers square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Pirates will send Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.83 ERA) to the mound, up against Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) for the Dodgers.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Dodgers vs. Pirates game.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Dodgers vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Pirates a 52.4% chance of beating the Dodgers.
According to our model, the Dodgers (+1.5) have a 64.5% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52.8% chance of going over.
Dodgers vs. Pirates odds [6/9/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-205) | -1.5 (+168) |
| Moneyline | +102 | -120 |
| Total | o8.5 (-106) | u8.5 (-111) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Dodgers vs. Pirates picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Pirates -1.5 | +168 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | +102 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -106 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Dodgers vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Pirates and Dodgers at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 52.4% win probability, will likely beat the Dodgers in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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