New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 4, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 4/4

The New York Yankees will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday, April 04, 2025. The game starts at 4:12 PM and is a night game. As the regular season begins, fans will look back at spring training and last year’s stats to gauge how these teams might perform.

Yankees vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: -164. The Yankees have a strong start to the season with a 4-2 record. Their top hitters, like Aaron Judge, are performing well, making them a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-106). The Yankees have a high slugging percentage and lead in home runs. This suggests the game could see more than 8 runs.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have started the regular season with a 4-2 record, all games played at home.
  • During a spring training game on April 3rd, Aaron Judge hit a home run and had 4 RBIs against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 2-5, with all games played on the road.
  • In a spring training game on April 2nd, Paul Skenes pitched 7 innings for the Pirates, allowing only 1 run against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • On March 29th, the Yankees hit 9 home runs in a spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Yankees vs Pirates Preview

The New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet at PNC Park. Both teams are looking to start the season strong. Max Fried will pitch for the Yankees. He has a 3.86 ERA from his first game this season. In spring training, Fried had a 3.38 ERA over four starts.

The Pirates will have Mitch Keller on the mound. Keller pitched six innings in his first game, allowing one earned run. His ERA is 1.50 so far. During spring training, he posted a 2.40 ERA in five starts. Fans will be eager to see how these pitchers perform in this early-season game.

Early Season Insights: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are starting the regular season with mixed results. Oneil Cruz is showing power with a .261 batting average and two home runs in seven games. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is also hitting well with a .333 average, but Tommy Pham is struggling at .087. Mitch Keller leads the Pirates’ pitching staff. In his first game against the Miami Marlins, he pitched six innings with only one run allowed. His ERA stands at 1.50, showing a strong start to the season. The Pirates’ team stats show strengths and weaknesses. They lead the league with 19 stolen bases and rank 5th in walks with 28. However, their batting average is .197, placing them 21st, and their slugging percentage is .278, ranking 27th.

Yankees Poised for Early Success

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start in the regular season. Aaron Judge is leading the team with a .417 batting average and five home runs in six games. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe are also contributing with four home runs each. Max Fried is the Yankees’ starting pitcher for this game. In his first regular season game, he pitched 4 2/3 innings with an ERA of 3.86. During spring training, Fried had a 3.38 ERA over 16 innings. The Yankees’ team stats show their hitting is a strength. They lead the league with 22 home runs and have a slugging percentage of .649. However, their team ERA is 4.67, ranking them 20th.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees are off to a strong start this season with a 4-2 record. Their lineup, led by Aaron Judge, has been hitting well. Judge has a batting average of .417 and has already hit 5 home runs. This makes the Yankees a solid pick for the money line at -164 against the Pirates.

The Yankees’ slugging percentage is the highest in the league at .649, and they lead in home runs with 22. This suggests a high-scoring game, making the over 8.0 a good choice. The Pirates have struggled with a 2-5 record and a low team batting average of .197, which may make it difficult for them to keep pace with the Yankees’ offense.

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