Yankees vs. Pirates Prediction
After getting swept in St. Louis, will the Pirates rebound with a win tonight against the Yankees at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Yankees are -1115 money line favorites versus the Pirates, who have odds of -105 to win tonight at home. With CC Sabathia set to take on Tyler Glasnow in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8 runs.
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Sabathia is no 2-0 after allowing just a single run on three hits over 7 1/3 innings last Saturday against the Cardinals. He issued just one walk while striking out six batters and now owns an ERA of just 1.47 on the year. Over 18 1/3 innings of work in 2017, Sabathia has allowed just three earned runs.
In two games thus far, Glasnow has struggled mightily. He’s pitched just 6 2/3 innings, allowing nine earned runs while striking out eight and walking seven. He’ll carry an unsightly 12.15 ERA into tonight’s game and also owns a 3.97 WHIP. Manager Clint Hurdle showed faith in Glasnow by keeping him in the rotation, but the youngster better figure it out quick.
Bet Tonight’s Yankees vs. Pirates Game
OUR PICK: The Pirates are 4-1 in their last five home games following a road trip of seven or more days and have won five of their last six interleague home games when facing a left-handed starter. The Yankees, meawnhile, are just 3-8 in their last 11 road games and are 2-5 in their last seven interleague road games. Despite the pitching matchup being in New York’s favor, I like Pittsburgh to pull off the “upset” at home.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -105