On August 11, 2024, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch slated for 4:10 PM under clear skies. The pitching matchup will feature Bailey Falter for the Pirates, who carries a 3.870 ERA, against the Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow, who holds a 3.543 ERA.

In the standings for the NL Central Division, the Pittsburgh Pirates rank 11th with a record of 56-60, a winning percentage of .48, and a divisional record of 17-15, placing them fourth in their division. Their performance has been tepid recently, with just two wins in their last ten games, and they are riding a six-game losing streak. At home, they are 27-31, and on the road, they balance out at 29-29. They have an even split in day and night games at 28 wins each, scoring 488 runs and conceding 508.

Conversely, the Los Angeles Dodgers are positioned second in the NL West with a record of 68-49, translating to a .58 winning percentage. They top their division with a 21-18 record. Lately, they’ve won five of their last ten games and are currently on a two-game winning streak. The Dodgers have a stronger home record at 37-22 compared to their 31-27 road record. They excel in night games with 45 wins against 23 in day games, with a total of 576 runs scored and 480 runs allowed.

For those interested in the betting odds, the game presents intriguing opportunities. The Dodgers are favored with a point spread of -1.5. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. Betting lines are also set with the Dodgers at a -265 on the MoneyLine, suggesting strong confidence in their victory, while the Pirates stand as underdogs at +217.