Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 09/03/25

I favor the under on the posted game total in Wednesday’s matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates. Shohei Ohtani is set to start for the Dodgers in this game, marking his 12th start of the season for his squad. While his leash has been short to start his season as a pitcher, Dodger brass has lengthened his leash a bit more in recent outings. Ohtani reached a season-high 87 pitches while completing 5 full frames in his last start against the Reds, earning his first win of the season in that game. While his pitching can still be volatile as he works his way back from injury, Ohtani should perform well against this Pirates unit.

Braxton Ashcraft is the sole reason I am not picking the Dodgers today, as the young right-hander enters this game in excellent form. In 52.1 innings of work at the MLB level this season Ashcraft has posted a 2.58 ERA. He began the season in a relief role with the Pirates but has worked his way into the rotation as they plan to do with Bubba Chandler. His last 3 starts have combined for 15.2 innings with 15 strikeouts and just 2 earned runs allowed.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction: Under 8 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that price.

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