MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers (June 9, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (42-24) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-32) at PNC Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Eric Lauer is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Paul Skenes is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Dodgers opened as favorites but this has since changed, with the Pirates coming into -121 and Dodgers drifting to +100. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -111.
- The Dodgers (+165) have a 34-32 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (-201) hold a record of 33-33.
- The Dodgers have a 27-37-2 O/U record this season (meaning 27 games have gone over the total runs line, 37 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 36-28-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 5.0 (6th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.2 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (19th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Dodgers are at .262 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .253 (6th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 75 (13th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 90 (T2nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 326 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 317 RBIs to rank 5th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.03 this season (14th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 3.17 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 588 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 603.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .231 against the Pirates this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .208 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 18-11-37 | 11-2-21 | 7-9-16 | 18-10-37 | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
| Pirates | 24-10-32 | 12-5-16 | 12-5-16 | 15-5-16 | 9-5-16 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Dodgers are +114 to lead after three innings, while the Pirates are -145.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 34-21-11 | 16-10-8 | 18-11-3 | 34-20-11 | 0-1-0 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
| Pirates | 30-18-18 | 18-6-9 | 12-12-9 | 19-8-9 | 11-10-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 35-31 in Dodgers games this season. The Pirates have a 31-35 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 5-3 victory over the Dodgers at PNC Park when these teams last met on September 4, 2025. The Pirates have now won three straight against the Dodgers. Bryan Reynolds went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.
