MLB · Wed, Jun 10 · 6:40 PM

Dodgers at Pirates

O/U 8.5 · RL Dodgers -1.5 · PNC Park

GARY'S PICK

MLB@ Pirates· -198

Welcome to a warm, sun-drenched evening at PNC Park where a mild breeze is blowing straight out to center field, setting the stage for a blockbuster matchup. The division-leading Dodgers send their absolute ace to the hill, while a sliding Pirates squad desperately tries to stop the bleeding and avoid falling to .500. On the mound, Shohei Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA, 0.79 WHIP) holds a massive advantage over Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP). The weather tonight—83°F with an 11 mph wind blowing out to center field—creates a high-scoring environment that heavily punishes fly-ball pitchers like Jones (0.42 GO/AO, 10.7% Barrel% allowed). Conversely, Ohtani is a ground-ball pitcher with a 1.15 GO/AO and an elite 3.5% Barrel% allowed. Jones also struggles mightily with a platoon disadvantage, allowing a catastrophic .474 AVG and 1.419 OPS to left-handed hitters. This makes him highly vulnerable to a Dodgers lineup packed with elite left-handed bats like Freddie Freeman (.847 OPS vs. RHP), Max Muncy (.904 OPS vs. RHP), and Dalton Rushing (.928 OPS vs. RHP). Additionally, the Pirates' offense is significantly hampered tonight as their primary spark plug Oneil Cruz remains out of the lineup with a hand injury. While the Dodgers are missing catcher Will Smith due to neck stiffness, Dalton Rushing has stepped in seamlessly and provides an immense defensive upgrade behind the plate with a 35.3% caught-stealing rate, contrasting sharply with Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez and his 7.1% caught-stealing rate. Furthermore, the Dodgers' defense is far more reliable, committing just 22 errors (.991 fielding percentage) on the season compared to the Pirates' 43 errors (.982 fielding percentage), which prevents extended innings that could fatigue the pitching staff. The strongest case against backing the Dodgers is the steep road price (-198) and the expectation that Ohtani is due for regression, given the gap between his 0.74 ERA and his 2.38 xERA. However, the market is not overpaying for a fragile number here; even with natural regression, Ohtani is head-and-shoulders above Jones, whose own underlying metrics (5.78 xERA) suggest even more dramatic regression is due. When combined with a Dodgers lineup perfectly constructed to shred a fly-ball right-hander, the gap between these teams is much wider than the odds imply. Back the Dodgers to take care of business on the road.

On the mound, Shohei Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA, 0.79 WHIP) holds a massive advantage over Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82 ERA, 1.61 WHIP). The weather tonight—83°F with an 11 mph wind blowing out to center field—creates a high-scoring environment that heavily punishes fly-ball pitchers like Jones (0.42 GO/AO, 10.7% Barrel% allowed). Conversely, Ohtani is a ground-ball pitcher with a 1.15 GO/AO and an elite 3.5% Barrel% allowed. Jones also struggles mightily with a platoon disadvantage, allowing a catastrophic .474 AVG and 1.419 OPS to left-handed hitters. This makes him highly vulnerable to a Dodgers lineup packed with elite left-handed bats like Freddie Freeman (.847 OPS vs. RHP), Max Muncy (.904 OPS vs. RHP), and Dalton Rushing (.928 OPS vs. RHP).

Additionally, the Pirates' offense is significantly hampered tonight as their primary spark plug Oneil Cruz remains out of the lineup with a hand injury. While the Dodgers are missing catcher Will Smith due to neck stiffness, Dalton Rushing has stepped in seamlessly and provides an immense defensive upgrade behind the plate with a 35.3% caught-stealing rate, contrasting sharply with Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez and his 7.1% caught-stealing rate. Furthermore, the Dodgers' defense is far more reliable, committing just 22 errors (.991 fielding percentage) on the season compared to the Pirates' 43 errors (.982 fielding percentage), which prevents extended innings that could fatigue the pitching staff.

The strongest case against backing the Dodgers is the steep road price (-198) and the expectation that Ohtani is due for regression, given the gap between his 0.74 ERA and his 2.38 xERA. However, the market is not overpaying for a fragile number here; even with natural regression, Ohtani is head-and-shoulders above Jones, whose own underlying metrics (5.78 xERA) suggest even more dramatic regression is due. When combined with a Dodgers lineup perfectly constructed to shred a fly-ball right-hander, the gap between these teams is much wider than the odds imply. Back the Dodgers to take care of business on the road.

The pick & result

Published pick: Dodgers ML -198
Published odds: -198
Result: Lost
Final score: 8-9

Odds are the American price printed with this pick, not a current offer. Wins, losses and pushes remain on the public record; a missing grade is not a win.

The read

Injuries noted

Pirates: [NEW] Oneil Cruz (CF) — Hand (Left): Cruz is back in the lineup for Pittsburgh on Tuesday. (Jun 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] Konnor Griffin (SS) — Elbow (Right): Griffin (elbow) did some flat-ground throwing from out to 90 feet Wednesday and felt fine, Jose Negron of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports. (Jun 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Joey Bart (C) — Foot (Left): Bart (foot) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday at Single-A Bradenton, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports. (Jun 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Henry Davis (C) — Personal (Not Specified): Davis went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Wednesday's 11-9 loss to the Astros. (Jun 10 — 0d ago) [NEW] Chris Devenski (RP) — Illness (Not Specified): Devenski (illness) was transferred from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL on Sunday. (Jun 7 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Will Robertson (Left Fielder) — Undisclosed (Not Specified): The Orioles reassigned Robertson to minor-league camp Wednesday, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports. (May 8 — 33d ago) Dodgers: [KNOWN] Gavin Stone (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that Stone has been unable to ramp up his throwing without feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder, Cody Snavely of DodgersBeat.com reports. (Jun 3 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Teoscar Hernandez (LF) — Hamstring (Left): Hernandez (hamstring) said Saturday that he expects to return from the injured list in about a month, Jack Harris of the California Post reports. (May 30 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Enrique Hernandez (1B) — Oblique (Left): Hernandez is expected to be out for 6-to-8 weeks after sustaining a "significant tear" of his left oblique during Tuesday's 15-6 win over the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. (May 28 — 13d ago) [KNOWN] Edwin Diaz (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Diaz (elbow) is expected to start a throwing progression Tuesday or Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. (May 25 — 15d ago) [KNOWN] Ben Casparius (Relief Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Casparius (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 18 — 22d ago) [KNOWN] Landon Knack (Starting Pitcher) — Chest (Not Specified): The Dodgers transferred Knack (chest) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday. (May 8 — 33d ago) [NEW] Brock Stewart (RP) — Foot (Left): Stewart (foot) threw to live hitters Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. (Jun 7 — 3d ago) [NEW] Tyler Glasnow (SP) — Back (Not Specified): The Dodgers transferred Glasnow (back) to the 60-day injured list Saturday. (Jun 6 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Blake Snell (SP) — Elbow (Left): Snell (elbow) began playing catch Friday, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. (Jun 5 — 4d ago)

The research

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PLATOON EDGE

Brandon Lowe (bats L) draws Shohei Ohtani (RHP), batting 2nd
.963
Brandon Lowe carries a .963 OPS vs. Right (164 AB) against .569 the other way (69 AB), and faces RHP Shohei Ohtani from the 2nd spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.

COOLING OFF

Brandon Lowe cold (.620 OPS, L15) — draws RHP Shohei Ohtani
.620
Brandon Lowe's .620 OPS over the last 15 days (48 PA) trails his .847 season mark, down 0.227. Tonight he draws RHP Shohei Ohtani — his stronger side: a .963 OPS vs RHP across 164 AB.

RUNNING GAME

Pittsburgh Pirates like to run — Dalton Rushing (35% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
35% CS
Pittsburgh Pirates attempt 1.1 steals a game, but Dalton Rushing has cut down 6 of 17 runners (35%). Someone is getting thrown out tonight.

PARK WEATHER

Wind blowing out 11 mph at PNC Park tonight
OUT 11
Tonight's reading at PNC Park — Partly Cloudy, 87°, wind 11 mph, Out To LF. Everything about the air says carry. The total sits at 8.5.

SITUATIONAL

PIT's pen has logged 13 innings across its last 3 games
13
3 games, 13 innings out of the pen — Bubba Chandler (5.3) and Yohan Ramirez (2) carried the load. LAD's pen has thrown 12 over the same span.

REGRESSION

Mookie Betts is hitting .190 with a .267 expected
.267
Across 139 plate appearances, Mookie Betts carries a .190 average versus a .267 xBA. His wOBA sits at .277 against a .333 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.

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Props on this game

GARY'S PICK
SHOHEI OHTANIH+R+RBI OVER 2.5
MLBDodgers· +111
✓ CASHED · ACTUAL 4
Shohei Ohtani enters this matchup as both the game's best pitcher and arguably its hottest hitter, batting .411 since mid-May. Tonight, he faces a massive tactical advantage against Jared Jones. Jones has been historically vulnerable to left-handed hitters in his short 2026 tenure, allowing a nearly .500 batting average and a 10.7% Barrel rate. As the leadoff hitter, Ohtani is guaranteed the highest volume of plate appearances to capitalize on this mismatch. Furthermore, the atmospheric conditions at PNC Park (83 degrees with wind blowing out to center) are optimized for power, which heavily favors Ohtani's 98th percentile contact quality. Given that the Dodgers just produced a 12-run outburst in the series opener, Ohtani is in a prime position to record multiple hits and score/drive in runs to clear this high line.
Shohei Ohtani
H+R+RBI over 2.5
+111 · CASHED · ACTUAL 4
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani enters this matchup as both the game's best pitcher and arguably its hottest hitter, batting .411 since mid-May. Tonight, he faces a massive tactical advantage against Jared Jones.
Jones has been historically vulnerable to left-handed hitters in his short 2026 tenure, allowing a nearly .500 batting average and a 10.7% Barrel rate. As the leadoff hitter, Ohtani is guaranteed the highest volume of plate appearances to capitalize on this mismatch.
Furthermore, the atmospheric conditions at PNC Park (83 degrees with wind blowing out to center) are optimized for power, which heavily favors Ohtani's 98th percentile contact quality. Given that the Dodgers just produced a 12-run outburst in the series opener, Ohtani is in a prime position to record multiple hits and score/drive in runs to clear this high line.
GARY'S PICK
SPENCER HORWITZTOTAL BASES UNDER 0.5
MLBPirates· +140
LOST · ACTUAL 5
Taking the under on any Pirate against Shohei Ohtani right now is a mathematically sound decision. Ohtani is on a historic run, allowing only 4.5 hits per nine innings and maintaining a microscopic 0.79 WHIP. Spencer Horwitz, as the Pirates' leadoff hitter, will face Ohtani more than anyone, but he does so from the left side of the plate—a platoon matchup Ohtani has completely neutralized this year (.148 opponent AVG). Ohtani's recent game logs are dominant, having allowed zero or two hits in two of his last five outings. While Horwitz is a solid contact hitter, the sheer velocity (97.8 mph) and movement of Ohtani's arsenal make a hitless night for the Pirates' leadoff man more likely than the +140 odds (42% break-even) suggest.
Spencer Horwitz
Total Bases under 0.5
+140 · LOST · ACTUAL 5
Pirates
Taking the under on any Pirate against Shohei Ohtani right now is a mathematically sound decision. Ohtani is on a historic run, allowing only 4.5 hits per nine innings and maintaining a microscopic 0.79 WHIP.
Spencer Horwitz, as the Pirates' leadoff hitter, will face Ohtani more than anyone, but he does so from the left side of the plate—a platoon matchup Ohtani has completely neutralized this year (.148 opponent AVG). Ohtani's recent game logs are dominant, having allowed zero or two hits in two of his last five outings.
While Horwitz is a solid contact hitter, the sheer velocity (97.8 mph) and movement of Ohtani's arsenal make a hitless night for the Pirates' leadoff man more likely than the +140 odds (42% break-even) suggest.

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