The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on August 9, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 PM under a clear night sky.

Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates, sporting a commendable ERA of 3.196 this season. Countering him, Jack Flaherty will pitch for the Dodgers, who enters the game with an impressive ERA of 2.796.

As of now, the Pirates find themselves 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division standings with a record of 56-58, which translates to a .490 winning percentage. They are situated 3rd in divisional matchups with a record of 17-15. Their recent track record isn’t glowing, having won just 4 of their last 10 games and currently bearing a four-game losing streak (L4). The Pirates have performed similarly at home and on the road with records of 27-31 and 29-27, respectively, and have an equal win distribution in day and night games at 28.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers stand 2nd in the NL West Division with a stronger 66-49 record, equating to a .574 winning percentage, and top their division games with a 21-18 record. Similar to the Pirates, the Dodgers have won 4 out of their last 10 games and are coming off two consecutive losses (L2). They hold a significant home field advantage with a 35-22 record compared to 31-27 on the road, and a stark contrast in performance between day (21 wins) and night games (45 wins).

The betting odds are intriguing for this matchup. The Dodgers are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an Over/Under of 8.0, which suggests a tight yet low-scoring affair is anticipated. For moneyline bettors, the Dodgers are placed at -186, indicating stronger confidence in their victory, while the Pirates stand at +157, reflecting a riskier bet with potentially higher returns.