Match Analysis: Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: April 4, 2025
- Time: 8:13 PM UTC
- Location: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
Game Overview
The New York Yankees (4-2) are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (2-5) in a three-game series opener. The Yankees are off to a strong start with an average of 8.80 runs per game, while the Pirates are struggling at 2.71 runs per game.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Yankees are performing exceptionally well on offense, while the Pirates are struggling to score. Max Fried starts for the Yankees against Mitch Keller of the Pirates.
- The Yankees have won six of the last ten head-to-head encounters, but the Pirates took three of the last four. However, Keller has a high .339 BA against him by the Yankees.
- Both teams have several players on the IL. For the Yankees, notable absences include Giancarlo Stanton and Gerrit Cole. The Pirates are missing Jared Jones and Nick Gonzales.
- The Pirates have a recent history of struggling on Fridays against AL East teams at home. The Yankees have been successful as road favorites.
- The Pirates are motivated to reverse their recent trends, while the Yankees aim to maintain their strong start.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Yankees: -162, Pirates: +136 | Yankees | ★★★★☆ 75% | Yankees -100% |
Spread | Yankees: -1.5 +104, Pirates: +1.5 -125 | Yankees | ★★★★☆ 70% | Yankees -100% |
Over_under | Over: 7.5 -122, Under: 7.5 100 | Over | ★★★☆☆ 60% | Over -100% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | New York Yankees 5% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 7.5 0% |
Predicted Outcome
New York Yankees to win.
Predicted Score: Yankees 6-3 Pirates