MLB Pirates vs. Dodgers Picks & Predictions for Monday, August 13
By ATSSportsline.com
PITTSBURGH, PA (ATS Consultants) – This is the first game of a four-game series. Aaron Harang takes the mound for the Dodgers, while Jeff Karstens goes to the hill for Pittsburgh. The opening pitch starts at 7:05pmET from PNC Park.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Pirates as a -120 favorite over the Dodgers. The total is 8 in most books. The LA Doders come in with a 62-53 overall record and is 53-55 Under, while the Pirates are 64-50 overall and are 48-59 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Pirates opened as a -120 favorite and remained there at most books. The total started at 8 and remained there at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 52% of public bettors favor the Pirates. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the over. According to the latest MLB trends, Dodgers are 4-10 in their last 14 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 1-6 in their last 7 Monday games, 2-6 in Harang's last 8 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and 1-4 in Harang's last 5 starts on grass. Pittsburgh is 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record, 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter, 28-10 in their last 38 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game, 25-9 in their last 34 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5 and are 16-7 in their last 23 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Pittsburgh is fighting for the first wild card spot, while the Dodgers are just one out of the NL West lead but are 2.5 games behind Pittsburgh for the first and second wild card. The Pirates are 36-20 at home and Karstens has a 3.77 ERA this season. The Pirates need to get back on track after losing 2 of 3 to San Diego. The Pirates are also 25-10 in their last 35 games at PNC Park
MONDAY MLB FREE PICK: PIRATES/DODGERS OVER 8
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