MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates (August 21, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (63-66) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (77-51) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Friday at 10:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bubba Chandler is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -239, while the Pirates are at +194. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Pirates (-114) have a 58-71 Run Line record this season, while the Dodgers (-105) hold a record of 55-73.
- The Pirates have a 71-54-4 O/U record this season (meaning 71 games have gone over the total runs line, 54 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Dodgers have a 59-66-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Dodgers are averaging 5.0 (5th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Dodgers are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (4th).
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 Pirates are at .256 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Dodgers are batting .260 (2nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Dodgers have hit 166 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 155 (T9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 616 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Dodgers have recorded 605 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Dodgers have an earned run average of 3.70 this season (6th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.29 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 1196 this season, ranking 3rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers rank 5th for total strikeouts, recording 1154.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .218 against the Dodgers this season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .240 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 34-23-72 | 21-12-33 | 13-11-39 | 23-9-36 | 11-14-36 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Dodgers | 31-25-72 | 19-9-35 | 12-16-37 | 31-22-69 | 0-3-3 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 51-44-34 | 32-16-18 | 19-28-16 | 31-19-18 | 20-25-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Dodgers | 58-42-28 | 27-19-17 | 31-23-11 | 58-36-28 | 0-6-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 68-61 in Pirates games this season. The Dodgers have a 66-62 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded an upset 8-6 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park when these teams last met on June 11. Rafael Flores was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.
