New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 6, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 6, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 4/6

The New York Yankees will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday, April 06, 2025. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM. Fans can expect an exciting evening under the lights as these two teams compete.

Yankees vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: -181. The Yankees have a strong start to the season with a 6-2 record, while the Pirates are struggling at 2-7. The Yankees’ hitting is also top-ranked, making them a solid choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.0 (-101). The Yankees have been scoring well, and the Pirates’ pitching has a high ERA of 5.22, suggesting a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have a season record of 6-2, with a perfect 2-0 record on the road.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled with a 2-7 season record and are 4 games back in the NL Central.
  • In a recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Trent Grisham of the Yankees hit 2 home runs and had 4 RBIs.
  • Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had a strong performance against the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching 7 innings with no earned runs.
  • In a spring training game, the Yankees had 14 hits compared to the Pirates’ 4, winning the game 10-4.

Yankees vs Pirates Preview

The New York Yankees head to PNC Park to face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The game will start at 1:35 PM. The Yankees will rely on right-handed pitcher Will Warren. In his last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Warren pitched five innings and allowed two runs.

The Pirates will have left-hander Andrew Heaney on the mound. Heaney’s recent performance against the Miami Marlins saw him give up just one run over five innings. Both pitchers have only played one regular season game so far, so they will be eager to make an impact. Fans can expect an interesting game as these two pitchers take the spotlight.

Pirates Aim to Improve at Home

The Pittsburgh Pirates are working on their hitting game this season. Oneil Cruz has played in 9 games with a batting average of .241. He has hit 2 home runs and driven in 4 runs. Ke’Bryan Hayes is also contributing, with a batting average of .258 and 1 home run. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is leading the team with a .321 batting average. He has been on base often, with an OBP of .424. However, he has not hit any home runs yet but has 1 RBI. The Pirates are looking to boost their offensive performance. Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. In his last game against the Marlins, he pitched 5 innings and allowed only 1 run. He has a 1.80 ERA this season. The Pirates hope he can keep the Yankees’ hitters in check.

Yankees Look to Continue Strong Start

The New York Yankees have started the season with strong hitting. Aaron Judge is leading the way with a .364 batting average. He has hit 6 home runs and driven in 17 runs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe are also contributing with 4 home runs each. The Yankees have a team batting average of .299, ranking them second in the league. Their on-base percentage is the best at .382. They have hit 25 home runs, putting them at the top spot. Will Warren will start on the mound for the Yankees. In his last game against the Diamondbacks, he pitched 5 innings and allowed 2 runs. His ERA is 3.60 for the season so far.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees are strong this season with a 6-2 record. Their batting lineup is one of the best, with Aaron Judge leading the way. Judge has six home runs and a .364 batting average. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Anthony Volpe are also hitting well, adding power to the lineup. The Pirates, on the other hand, are struggling with a 2-7 record and a team batting average of .198.

The Yankees’ offense is likely to score many runs. The Pirates have a team ERA of 5.22, which is one of the highest. Andrew Heaney, the Pirates’ starting pitcher, has a decent ERA of 1.80 but struggled in spring training. The Yankees’ recent games show they can score runs, making the over 9.0 a good pick.

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