Its a Paul Skenes Friday as the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-16) open a series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers (16-9).
Skenes will be opposed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles.
The Dodgers lost two, one-run games in Chicago against the Cubs earlier this week. Teoscar Hernandez was a force on offense for LA going 5-13 (.385) with 1HR and 5 RBIs.
The Pirates lost yesterday to the Angels, 4-3 but did take two of three from the Halos. Oneil Cruz went 6-16 (.375) in the series.
In four starts this season, Paul Skenes has gone at least six innings in each start. In three of the four he has given up a total of three earned runs. The flamethrower has struck out 23 opposing hitters in 26 innings.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Dodgers
- Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
- Time: 10:10PM EST
- Site: Dodger Stadium
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Network/Streaming: SNP, SNLA, MLBN
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Odds for the Pirates at the Dodgers
The latest odds as of Friday:
- Moneyline: Pirates (+180), Dodgers (-215)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5
- Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Pirates at Dodgers
- Pitching matchup for April 25, 2025: Paul Skenes vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
- Pirates: Paul Skenes (2-2, 2.87 ERA)
Last outing: 4/19 vs. Cleveland – 7IP, 2ER, 6H, 1BB, 4Ks - Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-1, 0.93 ERA)
Last outing: 4/18 at Texas – 7IP, 0ER, 5H, 0BB, 10Ks
- Pirates: Paul Skenes (2-2, 2.87 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Pirates at Dodgers
- The Dodgers have won 5 straight home games against the Pirates
- The Under is 4-1 in the Pirates’ last 5 games against National League teams
- The Dodgers are 4-1 on the Run Line in their last 5 games with a rest advantage
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Pirates and the Dodgers
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Pirates and the Dodgers:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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