Pirates vs. Dodgers: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Dodgers MLB game on Sunday, August 23, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Lake Bachar 1-2, 3.75 ERA
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UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Dodgers
Blake Snell 1-1, 3.60 ERA
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Pirates
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Dodgers
1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 X 4 6 0
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  • Pirates
    0%
  • Dodgers
    100%
Win Probability
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Spencer Horwitz flies out to deep left center field to Teoscar Hernández.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 N. Gonzales 3B3000000.0000.250
2 E. Valdez RF3000013.0000.250
3 B. Reynolds DH3000010.0000.250
4 B. Lowe 2B3010010.3330.833
5 R. Flores C4000003.0000.000
6 N. Yorke LF4000001.0000.000
7 S. Horwitz 1B3010011.3330.833
8 J. Gonzalez SS1000000.0000.000
9 O. Cruz CF1000001.0000.000
Dodgers Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Ohtani DH3100011.0000.250
2 F. Freeman 1B4120000.5001.000
3 M. Betts SS4010000.2500.500
4 M. Muncy 3B3001011.0000.250
5 T. Edman 2B2100010.0000.500
6 K. Tucker RF3110011.3330.833
7 T. Hernández LF4000002.0000.000
8 A. Thomas CF3011000.3330.666
9 H. Feduccia C3011001.3330.666

Pirates vs. Dodgers: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Sunday

  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. LA Dodgers Dodgers
  • Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026
  • Time: 4:10PM ET
  • Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Pirates (+1.5, +122), Dodgers (-1.5, -122)
  • Moneyline: Pirates +260, Dodgers -257
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+100/-102)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Pirates: 30.5%
  • Dodgers: 69.5%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pirates a win probability of 30.5%, while the Dodgers have a win probability of 69.5%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Dodgers are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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