Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday September 21st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Yankees
The Pirates take on the Yankees on Wednesday September 21st at Yankee Stadium, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (55-93) vs. New York Yankees (89-58)
- Date: Wednesday September 21st, 2022
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs New York, with a below .500 record (55-93). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 5th. This season, playing on the road has been a problem for the Pirates as they are just 27-50. The Pirates are hoping to get back on track after dropping their last game to the NY Yankees by a score of 9-8. Currently, Pittsburgh has a below .500 record in their 48 series, coming in at 10-31-7.
Pittsburgh starter Roansy Contreras take the mound with an overall record of 5-4. In his 18 appearances, Contreras has an ERA of 3.24. So far, Roansy Contreras has put together a WHIP of 1.26. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just 0.219 against him. Across his previous outings, Contreras has a SLG% allowed of 0.381. In total, he has given up 10 home runs. Overall, he has notched 74 strikeouts on a strikeout percentage of 21.0%.
Pittsburgh' offense comes into this game averaging just 3.59 runs per game, placing them 27th in the MLB. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of -9. The Pirates combined batting average currently sits at .221, placing them 29th in the league. Per game, the team is averaging 7.28 hits. Per game, the team is averaging 1.01 home runs, placing them 17th. Leading into the game, the team's slugging percentage is just .364. Throughout the season, Pittsburgh has struggled to get on base, ranking 28th in OBP (.287). On average, the team generates walks at a rate of 7.8%.
New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 89-58, the New York Yankees will host New York, currently ranked 1st in the AL East division. In their 73 games at home, the Yankees have a strong record of 51-22. New York is coming off a winning effort over the Pirates by a score of 9-8. So far, the team has won 28 out of their first 49 series, 28-15-6.
Starting for the Yankees will be Luis Severino, with an overall record of 5-3. Currently, Severino's ERA is 3.45. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just 0.211. Per 9 innings, Severino is giving up an average of 1.47 home runs, well above the MLB average. For the season, Luis Severino has a K/BB ratio fo 3.8. This has come on a strikeout percentage of 27.0%.
Offensively, New York has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.01 runs per game, ranks 2nd in the MLB. In the team's 73 games at home, their run differential is -9. Together, the Yankees offense has the 17th ranked batting average, at .241. For the season, 37.3% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above average rate, averaging 1.59 home runs per game (1st). In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. To date, New York has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .323. So far, the team has a walk rate of 10.0%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Yankees
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and New York, the Yankees are the heavy favorite at -310 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 75.61%. The MLB predictive model shows New York have enough of an edge on offense and on the mound to take the Yankees on the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Red Sox +1.5 Runline
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