{"id":25009,"date":"2024-06-05T17:14:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T21:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/?p=25009"},"modified":"2024-06-07T17:20:59","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T21:20:59","slug":"mlb-can-the-pirates-sweep-the-dodgers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.betonline.ag\/news-room\/mlb\/mlb-can-the-pirates-sweep-the-dodgers\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB: Can the Pirates Sweep The Dodgers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, June 6, 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First Pitch:<\/strong>\u00a06:40 p.m. ET<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TV Coverage:<\/strong>\u00a0Sportsnet LA, AT&amp;T Sportsnet Pittsburgh<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Latest Odds<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/sports.betonline.ag\/sportsbook\/baseball\/mlb&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1717798669078266&amp;usg=AOvVaw1uGfUdXY3UC4GArJ39HOEK\">MLB at BetOnline<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.t4qncyycmok\"><strong>Starting Pitchers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dodgers:<\/strong>\u00a0Walker Buehler (1-2, 4.26 ERA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pirates:<\/strong>\u00a0Bailey Falter (3-2, 3.55 ERA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.8dxqr5qdefh7\"><strong>Dodgers vs. Pirates Latest Injuries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.lmwu2j5xpwgo\"><strong>Pittsburgh Pirates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Player<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Position<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Reported Date<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael A. Taylor<\/td><td>CF<\/td><td>Out (Personal)<\/td><td>Tue, June 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ji-Hwan Bae<\/td><td>SS<\/td><td>Out indefinitely (Undisclosed)<\/td><td>Tue, June 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alika Williams<\/td><td>SS<\/td><td>Out indefinitely (Wrist)<\/td><td>Sun, June 2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.c6j0046nhskb\"><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No injuries reported<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.6b2aur64m7jc\"><strong>Game Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.pyevfcbmrbr8\"><strong>Dodgers&#8217; Favorable Matchup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing a favorable matchup against Pirates lefty Bailey Falter after struggling against Jared Jones and Paul Skenes in the previous games. The Dodgers&#8217; potent offense is expected to challenge Falter early on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.rxovszowxjg0\"><strong>Pirates Looking for Sweep<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pittsburgh Pirates are aiming for a series sweep with a third consecutive win over the Dodgers. However, this won&#8217;t be an easy task with Bailey Falter on the mound against the powerful Dodgers lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.nzpuycajnfti\"><strong>Bailey Falter&#8217;s Regression<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bailey Falter\u2019s solid 3.22 ERA and 0.95 WHIP are misleading. His stats are buoyed by an unsustainably low .195 BABIP, and his 4.72 xFIP indicates a regression. Furthermore, his increased hard-hit rate (42.8%) and barrel percentage (9.3%) suggest he\u2019s been fortunate thus far. With a decreased strikeout rate (15.3%) and increased walk rate (6.5%), Falter is poised for a statistical correction, and the Dodgers\u2019 bats could accelerate this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.2r8vrlyuzc4j\"><strong>Dodgers\u2019 Offense vs. Left-Handed Pitching<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dodgers rank second in MLB in wOBA (.346) and wRC+ (129) against left-handed pitchers. Their impressive 9.4% walk rate against southpaws further highlights their offensive prowess. This could lead to an early exit for Falter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.8jen7buk59y8\"><strong>Walker Buehler\u2019s Return<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Walker Buehler, in his sixth start post-Tommy John surgery, is expected to edge closer to his All-Star form. Pittsburgh&#8217;s lineup, which ranks 29th in wOBA (.281) and 28th in wRC+ (80) against right-handed pitchers, might struggle against Buehler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.ck8k2hds64pt\"><strong>Betting Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.rsa0nnescimd\"><strong>Spread and Moneyline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dodgers:<\/strong>\u00a0Large road favorites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moneyline Movement:<\/strong>\u00a0Slight shift towards Dodgers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pittsburgh has surprised in the series, winning as a +168 underdog in the opener and as a slight favorite (-118) in Game 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.fq4kfs5uqvza\"><strong>Over\/Under Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening Line:<\/strong>\u00a08.5 (Over -115)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Current Line:<\/strong>\u00a09.0 (Over -118)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The movement towards the Over likely reflects Bailey Falter\u2019s underlying statistics, suggesting a high-scoring game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.5wnct1mq34cx\"><strong>Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the Dodgers&#8217; strong performance against left-handed pitching and Falter\u2019s expected regression, the Dodgers are poised to take advantage early. Walker Buehler\u2019s improving form further strengthens the Dodgers\u2019 chances of avoiding a sweep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.86vuhwbowm2e\"><strong>Picks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Winner:<\/strong>\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Over\/Under:<\/strong>\u00a0Over 9.0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This matchup favors the Dodgers heavily, and with the Over\/Under shifting upwards, expect a high-scoring affair driven by the Dodgers\u2019 potent offense against Falter\u2019s vulnerable pitching.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting Pitchers Dodgers vs. Pirates Latest Injuries Pittsburgh Pirates Player Position Status Reported Date Michael A. 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