Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction 23 August 2026
📡 The Dodgers have taken the first two games of the series, edging out 5-4 and 4-3 wins, and have now extended their overall winning streak to five. Saturday’s contest already dipped under today’s projected line, while Tarik Skubal, after conceding three early runs, completely shut down Pittsburgh. On Sunday, the home side turn to Blake Snell, which once again sets the stage for a low-scoring affair.
Head-to-Head
📊 After back-to-back wins in the current series, the Dodgers hold a 6-4 edge in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. The June series was particularly high-scoring, featuring results of 12-3, 8-9, and 8-6. In contrast, the two August matchups have produced nine and seven runs respectively, indicating a recent downward trend in offensive output.
Head-to-head statistics Dodgers - Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Overview
Los Angeles are finding ways to win even without consistent offensive fireworks. On Saturday, four runs proved enough after seven strong innings from Skubal. At the same time, the lineup lost Andy Pages to a hand injury, slightly reducing the home side’s offensive depth.
Match Results: Los Angeles Dodgers
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Overview
The Pirates came close to victory twice but fell short in both late-game situations. On Saturday, they jumped out to a quick 3-0 lead, but failed to score again after the first inning. Pittsburgh have now opened their lengthy road trip with back-to-back defeats and tonight face yet another top-tier lefty on the mound.
Match Results: Pittsburgh Pirates
⚾ Projected Starting Pitchers
Blake Snell is confirmed for the Dodgers - he’s 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA and 20 strikeouts since returning. His pitch count remains limited, but his presence on the mound significantly boosts the chances of Pittsburgh being held to a low score.
Pittsburgh's starter is still listed as TBD by MLB. One of the latest CBS previews mentions Carmen Mlodzinski as a potential option, but there’s no official confirmation at the time of writing, so his numbers shouldn’t be treated as final.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The head-to-head meetings in June were high-scoring affairs, which is the main argument against a low total here. However, this series is unfolding differently: Friday saw just nine runs, Saturday only seven, and Pittsburgh failed to score after the opening inning yesterday. Snell looks set to keep the trend going, and while the visitors haven’t confirmed their starting pitcher yet, that uncertainty doesn’t change the downward pace we’re seeing. Scorelines like 5-3, 4-3, or 5-2 would all fit this scenario. Our pick - total runs under 8.5.
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