LiontipsPittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers. Prediction and Betting Tips for MLB 2022 (May 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been unimpressive this season. They are at 0.407 and currently are in 12th place in the National League standings. Derek Shelton's team averages under four runs per game. Dillon Peters will take the mound in the opening game against the Dodgers - the pitcher has not yet suffered a loss this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on a six-game winning streak. Before coming to Pittsburgh, the Dodgers swept the Chicago Cubs (7:0, 6:2, and 7:1) and the San Francisco Giants (3:1 and 9:1). Dave Roberts' men top the National League standings and have a couple of games in hand. The Dodgers average five runs per game and have a high batting average. Julio Urias will get the ball today.
Trends
Ставка1st inning: draw
This bet played in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head games in Pittsburgh.
СтавкаTotal over 7.5 runs
This bet played in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head games in Pittsburgh.
Tip and bets
The Dodgers are an uncomfortable opponent for the Pirates, who lost seven home games in a row to the Dodgers. The team from Los Angeles is on top form and will strive to sweept yet another opponent. The home team is slumping, they lost five of the last six games in Pittsburgh and probably won't put up a fight today. We predict an easy win for the visitors.
Our prediction - handicap (-2) to Los Angeles Dodgers
