Yankees vs. Pirates Prediction
Will Ivan Nova shut down his former team today when the Pirates host the Yankees at 1:35PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Pirates are -125 money line favorites versus the Yankees, who have odds of +115 to pull off the upset today in Pittsburgh. With Nova set to oppose Jordan Montgomery in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs.
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YANKEES KEY TRENDS: The Yankees have won 10 of their last 12 games, are 4-1 in their last five interleague games and are 7-2 in their last nine games following a win. They’re also 40-14 in their last 54 games versus National League Central opponents but have dropped nine of their last 13 road games.
PIRATES KEY TRENDS: The Pirates have dropped four of their last five games overall and are just 4-12 in their last 16 games coming off a loss. They’re also 3-10 in their last 13 interleague home games versus a team with a winning record and have lost four of their last five games when facing opponents from the American League East.
Bet Today’s Yankees vs. Pirates Game
OUR PICK: The Yankees are hot and getting plus odds against their former pitcher. The Pirates haven’t been profitable when Nova takes the mound, losing four of his last five starts and going 1-3 in his last five outings when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. The Yankees don’t have the advantage in the pitching matchup but their young offense is firing on all cylinders and they’re worth a play as an underdog.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: NEW YORK YANKEES +115