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The Pittsburgh Pirates (69-79) will host the New York Yankees (75-73), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 6:35 PM ET. The Yankees will hand the ball to Luke Weaver (2-5), and the Pirates will turn to Luis Ortiz (4-4).
The Yankees are currently a moderate moneyline favorite (-129) on the road at the Pirates (+108). The over/under in this contest is 9.5.
Yankees vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
New York Yankees (-1.5)
Moneyline
Yankees (-129)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)
When, Where, at What Time is Yankees vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNPT
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
Yankees Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Billy McKinney | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Jasson Dominguez | 10-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Luis Severino | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Keynan Middleton | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Albert Abreu | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Ian Hamilton | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nestor Cortes Jr. | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Luis Gil | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jose Trevino | 60-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Lou Trivino | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | 10-Day Injured List | Achilles |
| Vince Velásquez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Angel Perdomo | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tucupita Marcano | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Oneil Cruz | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Yankees and Pirates
The Yankees took down the Pirates 7-5 yesterday, with Nick Ramirez getting the win (1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 K) and Oswaldo Cabrera leading the way offensively (going 3-for-4 with an RBI). Colin Holderman (1.0 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 0 K) took the loss for the Pirates.
Betting Trends
Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Yankees have won 49 out of the 90 games, or 54.4%, in which they’ve been favored. New York has a record of 41-24, a 63.1% win rate, when favored by -129 or more by bookmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.3% chance of a victory for the Yankees. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 67 of their 148 opportunities. The Yankees are 73-75-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | 144 | .271 (44) | .343 (42) | .461 (54) | 4.1% (41) | 14.4% (14) | 9.7% (48) |
| Aaron Judge | 94 | .259 (-) | .394 (-) | .588 (-) | 7.9% (-) | 28.6% (-) | 18.5% (-) |
| Anthony Volpe | 143 | .211 (134) | .289 (133) | .389 (116) | 3.6% (61) | 27.6% (120) | 9.1% (64) |
| DJ LeMahieu | 124 | .243 (107) | .323 (89) | .398 (110) | 3% (88) | 22% (76) | 10% (42) |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 93 | .194 (-) | .280 (-) | .429 (-) | 6% (-) | 28.3% (-) | 10.2% (-) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 116 games this year and have walked away with the win 49 times (42.2%) in those games. This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win 43 times in 98 chances when named as an underdog of at least +108 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 48.1% chance of walking away with the win. Pittsburgh and their opponents have gone over in 79 of their 148 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Pirates are 74-74-0 against the spread in their 148 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 133 | .272 (42) | .333 (60) | .470 (45) | 3.6% (61) | 20.4% (65) | 7.9% (82) |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 110 | .270 (46) | .311 (111) | .448 (69) | 2.8% (98) | 19.6% (55) | 5.7% (118) |
| Jack Suwinski | 127 | .216 (132) | .338 (52) | .460 (55) | 5.2% (19) | 32.8% (137) | 14.6% (7) |
| Connor Joe | 121 | .231 (-) | .327 (-) | .404 (-) | 2.3% (-) | 24.1% (-) | 10.7% (-) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 93 | .242 (-) | .304 (-) | .321 (-) | 0.6% (-) | 24.4% (-) | 7.8% (-) |
Yankees vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Pirates will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+108). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9.5 runs).