The Pittsburgh Pirates (+213) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (-223) in a weekend series, with Bubba Chandler pitching against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Friday’s opener. Predictions favor the Pirates, noting Chandler’s strong recent performance with a 2.56 ERA, while Pittsburgh’s hitters have outperformed the Dodgers against right-handed pitchers recently. The recommended bet is on the Pirates’ moneyline at +206 and an Under 8.5 for total runs, given both teams’ recent trends and effective bullpens. The game is set for August 21, 2026, at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch at 10:10 p.m. ET.
