Dodgers vs. Pirates Prediction, MLB Picks for Tuesday, June 9

Tuesday, June 9, opens a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-24) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-32), with first pitch at 6:40 p.m. ET. For the first time in 15 games, the Dodgers are tracking to be an underdog, as the Pirates return a 1.85x payout if they win tonight on PrizePicks Team Picks.

Pittsburgh is in the favored role thanks to SP Paul Skenes (6-5, 3.09 ERA) taking the mound on Tuesday. The Pirates may have the pitching advantage, with the Dodgers starting SP Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA). Will that be enough to overcome Los Angeles’ loaded batting order?

Below, we'll break down our Dodgers vs. Pirates prediction and picks for Tuesday’s MLB matchup, including the winner payouts, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Dodgers vs. Pirates Prediction, Winner Payout, Over/Under – Tuesday, June 9

Keep a close eye on the weather report for this matchup. RotoGrinders’ MLB Weather Report is projecting a 77% chance for rain and thunderstorms, and this only increases throughout the night at 91% from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET.

We could be in store for a postponed matchup. If not, be wary of delays impacting the battle between the Dodgers and Pirates.

Ballpark Pal gives this matchup the third-worst home run factor (-10%) for today’s full 15-game slate. That could help limit the Dodgers’ 0.441 SLG (first), .179 ISO (second), and 1.36 home runs per game (third).

Coming into this game, Pirates SP Paul Skenes still carries an elite 2.29 xERA and solid 2.94 xFIP, per FanGraphs. After allowing 9 earned runs over starts on May 17 and 23, he’s bounced back with a 1.80 ERA while ceding 2 earned runs over his last two starts.

Dodgers SP Tyler Glasnow (back) and SP Blake Snell (elbow) sit on the 60-day injured list, with mid-July as the earliest expected return date. This contributed to L.A. acquiring left-handed SP Eric Lauer from the Blue Jays for cash considerations about three weeks ago.

In two starts with the Dodgers, Lauer has given up only 3 earned runs with a 2.53 ERA, compared to his 6.69 ERA over eight appearances with Toronto this season. His 5.46 xERA and 5.33 xFIP still cause concern, though. Will his improved play keep up?

Dodgers vs. Pirates Winner Payout, Over/Under – Tuesday, June 9

The Pirates enter Tuesday’s series-opening game as a slight home favorite against the Dodgers, returning a 1.85x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

Here are the full payouts for the Dodgers vs. Pirates game on PrizePicks.

• Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (2.77x payout)
• Over/Under: 8.5 (1.92x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Dodgers 1.88x | Pirates 1.85x

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Dodgers vs. Pirates Prediction on Winner – 6/9/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Dodgers vs. Pirates prediction on the winner for Tuesday, June 9.

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• The Dodgers have looked human lately, carrying a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. Plus, they were lit up in a 13-5 loss vs. the Angels on June 7.
• Pittsburgh was swept by the Atlanta Braves over the weekend and gets to face one of MLB’s best yet again. 
• Despite logging only 2.7 runs per game vs. the Braves, the Pirates have still tallied 5.9 runs per game over the last 10 matchups. 
• That average is a step ahead of Los Angeles’ 4.7 runs per contest in the same split.
• Dodgers OF Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) remains on the injured list with a projected late June or early July return, and C Will Smith missed Sunday’s game with a stiff neck and is currently day-to-day.
• Frankly, the Pirates are catching L.A. at a good time. Pair this with Skenes on the bump, and we are cooking with gas.
• Over the last 30 days, the bullpens are comparable; the Dodgers hold a 3.51 xERA (11th), while the Pirates have a 3.80 mark (16th).

Dodgers vs. Pirates Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks Tonight

Here are the top Dodgers vs. Pirates picks to target on PrizePicks for Tuesday, June 9. Today’s MLB picks for PrizePicks include Andy Pages and Paul Skenes.

Dodgers OF Andy Pages vs. Pirates: 5 Hitter Fantasy Score

• Not many find consistent success against Skenes, but Dodgers OF Andy Pages is an exception with 4 hits over 6 at-bats (.667).
• Alongside his four-seam fastball (36.2%), Skenes leans on a changeup (16.9%) and sweeper (15.8%), via Baseball Savant.
• Pages hits a pedestrian .243 against four-seamers, compared to .286 against sliders and .300 vs. changeups. Los Angeles’ outfielder is bound to see off-speed pitches from Skenes, providing a favorable matchup.
• His league-best 53 RBIs aid his potential fantasy score, and Pages touts power behind his bat with a .478 xSLG (81st percentile).
• In his last five games, the emerging center fielder has posted a 6.6 hitter fantasy score per contest.

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Pirates SP Paul Skenes vs. Dodgers: 6.5 Strikeouts

• Over four career starts vs. the Dodgers, Skenes has a 2.70 ERA and 8.3 strikeouts per game.
• Los Angeles totals only 7.7 strikeouts per game (fourth-fewest), but that increased to 9.0 in its three-game series vs. the Angels over the weekend.
• The Dodgers carry a 20.2% strikeout rate on the season (fourth-lowest). That’s slightly increased to 20.9% over the last seven days (eighth-lowest).
• Skenes has reached 7 Ks in seven of his last eight starts, recording 7.4 per start in the split.
• His changeup has a lofty 35.8% strikeout rate, and Los Angeles is ninth in runs above average against the pitch. Keep in mind the Dodgers are top five in this category against several common pitches, including four-seam fastballs and curveballs.

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The Pirates are producing more runs than the Dodgers over the last 10 games. Plus, Paul Skenes gives Pittsburgh a pitching advantage tonight. Will Pittsburgh snap its three-game losing streak against one of baseball’s best?

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