Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · MLB · Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Los Angeles Dodgers 4
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 7 runs combined. AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Dodgers won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jared Jones (Pittsburgh Pirates): 4.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates): 1-for-4, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Tarik Skubal (Los Angeles Dodgers): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 11 strikeouts.
- Max Muncy (Los Angeles Dodgers): 3-for-3, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
The Pittsburgh Pirates covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 7 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 7.5.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers predictions do?
AiQ's player props in this game went 0-1.
- Player props: 0-1, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 0-1 in this game, -$100 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Tarik Skubal (Los Angeles Dodgers): under 8.5 strikeouts at -126, finished with 11, a loss.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Dodgers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Pirates at +230 and the Los Angeles Dodgers at -269. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Los Angeles Dodgers a 71% favorite. The Los Angeles Dodgers won as the favorite at -269: $37.17 profit on a $100 bet.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Pirates 63-68 in the 2026 regular season (34-32 at home, 29-36 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 62 of 130 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 73 times and under 53 times, with 4 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
This result left the Los Angeles Dodgers 79-51 in the 2026 regular season (39-26 at home, 40-25 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 54 of 128 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 61 times and under 66 times, with 1 push. That made it five straight wins for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
What's next for Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers?
Next for the Pittsburgh Pirates: at the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Dodgers: the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Sunday, August 23, 2026.