MLB Spring Training continues this week as MLB teams are trying to get all ready to go for the regular season. The New York Yankees host the Pittsburgh Pirates in Grapefruit League action, and you can make some MLB picks for this game.
It’s never easy to predict MLB games in Spring Training, but this is one that should play out as it is supposed to. Here is a look at some key information that will help you make some Pirates vs Yankees picks. We expect this will be one of the better games on the MLB schedule today!
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Odds
Looking at the MLB odds is extremely important when making Pirates vs Yankees picks, and there are a couple of different ways to go with this one. Betting the moneyline is going to be your best bet, and the Yankees are the favorites at -210.
The Pittsburgh Pirates odds for this game sit at +175, and that would be a nice payout if they were to win. You can usually make run line or over/under MLB picks, but there aren’t as many odds available for Spring Training games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Matchup Information
Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees
Location of the Game: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, Florida.
Date and Time: Monday, March 6, 6:35 PM ET.
How to Watch: ESPN+
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Betting Preview
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to be at or near the bottom of the MLB standings this season, and they have looked the part so far in Spring Training. Pittsburgh has gone just 2-5 so far to begin spring, and that doesn’t include a pair of ties over the last week.
Pittsburgh has been struggling to find offense this season, and it has led to a bunch of blowout losses. The Pirates have scored just 40 total runs this Spring, and they have allowed 60 runs to their opponents.
The Pirates are hitting just .205 as a team, and they also struggled at the plate a season ago. Chris Owings has had a nice spring so far as he is hitting .286 to go along with a home run.
The MLB injury report doesn’t matter much in Spring Training, as players will be sitting out for various reasons. Pittsburgh should have their best stars available for this game, but it’s unclear if they will get a ton of action.
New York Yankees
The Yankees team stats look good if you are focusing on the offense, but this team has struggled to get outs. New York has scored 64 runs so far this spring, but they have a team ERA of over 5.5.
The Yankees are a team that is expected to be one of the betting favorites to win the World Series, and a number of big stars are only seeing limited action this spring. New York will have the ability to beat anyone in the regular season, but at some point, they need to start playing better in Spring Training.
Rafael Ortega has put up some nice MLB player stats for the Yankees as he is hitting .375 to go along with two home runs. Oswaldo Cabrera has also taken advantage of his opportunity as he has two home runs and seven RBIs.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees Betting Picks
There are usually going to be a couple of different Pirates vs Yankees picks to make, but you really only have one option in this one. Taking the moneyline is the way to go, and it’s simply too hard to bet against the Yankees at home.
New York has gone 6-4 for a reason, and they look like a team that is going to be dominant in the regular season. Pittsburgh can keep this game close, but taking the Yankees -210 is the best way to bet in this one.
There can always be surprises in Spring Training action, but betting on the Pirates is too risky.
- Moneyline: New York Yankees -210
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