New York Yankees vs
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New York Yankees Favored to Beat Pittsburgh Pirates in Intra-League Matchup on Saturday

The New York Yankees will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an intra league matchup on Saturday, April 5. The Yankees, currently 5-2, are coming off a big win against Pittsburgh on Friday. Marcus Stroman will be starting for the Yankees with a 5.79 ERA, while Bailey Falter will take the mound for the Pirates with a 3.00 ERA. The Yankees are the betting favorites with an opening line of -169 that has not moved. The game is set to start at 4:05 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -169 | Pirates +148
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-110) | Pirates +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 63%.

New York vs Pittsburgh Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees are off to a strong start this season with a 5-2 record overall. They began the season by sweeping the Brewers, followed by losing two of three games against the Diamondbacks. However, they bounced back with a solid victory over the Pirates, where Aaron Judge and Oswaldo Cabrera led the team offensively and Max Fried delivered a strong pitching performance. Marcus Stroman will start the next game for the Yankees, after a decent showing in his previous outing. Judge has been a standout player for the team, leading in batting average, RBIs, and home runs. The Yankees are ranked 2nd in power rankings and 1st in offense, but are 25th in defense, allowing an average of 5.33 points per game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 2-6 overall this season. They have had a tough start, losing their opening two series to the Marlins and Rays. In their last game, they fell 9-4 to the Yankees with Mitch Keller struggling on the mound. Bailey Falter will be starting the next game for the Pirates. The offense is led by Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Oneil Cruz. The team has a power ranking of 26 and ranks #25 for offense and #16 for defense. Against the New York team, Pittsburgh lost 1-2 in their last three matchups. Despite the challenges, the players continue to give their best effort in each game.

Yankees poised for victory over struggling Pirates as bullpen concerns loom

The New York Yankees demonstrated a strong performance in their victory on Friday, showing a level of comfort on the field. Unfortunately, the Pittsburgh Pirates struggled to match their opponent's energy due to subpar pitching. While Benny Falter may provide a more competitive edge for the Pirates on Saturday, the team's bullpen is expected to falter once he exits the game. The Yankees are predicted to secure another win in a closely contested, low-scoring game, with their offense proving to be the determining factor in the final innings. It is advisable to consider wagering on the Yankees to cover the spread in this matchup.

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