Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/20

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The game will take place on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 7:05 PM. This is an MLB regular season game. The Pirates have a record of 52-48 and rank third in the NL Central division. The Yankees hold a 55-44 record and are second in the AL East. Both teams are coming off a win in their last game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next game with some strong performances in recent outings. On July 19th, they secured a win against the Cleveland Guardians with a score of 7-1. Paul Skenes led the team from the mound, pitching seven innings with eight strikeouts. Key hitters included Billy Cook and Esmerlyn Valdez, who both contributed to the scoring efforts.

In another recent game on July 12th against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Pirates won 14-5. This game saw the team amass 15 hits, including two home runs. Henry Davis and Marcell Ozuna were standout players, each hitting a home run and driving in multiple runs. Paul Skenes also performed well on the mound, contributing to the team’s win.

The Pirates’ batting has been consistent this season. They lead the league with a batting average of .263 and an on-base percentage of .341. Their lineup features strong hitters like Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales, both of whom have impressive stats. Braxton Ashcraft will start for the Pirates in their upcoming game, carrying a record of 9-3 and an ERA of 3.49 for the season.

Pirates vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
  • Date: Monday, July 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +102, Yankees Moneyline -122, Total Over 8.0 (-107), Total Under 8.0 (-114)

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They won against the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 19th with a score of 2-1. Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a home run, and Cody Bellinger contributed with two hits.

The Yankees’ hitting stats show they are strong in home runs, ranking first with 144 this season. Their slugging percentage is fourth at .422, but their batting average is lower at .236, placing them 20th. They are also ranked high in walks, taking the fifth spot with 374 walks.

Ryan Weathers will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees in the next game. He has a season record of 3-7, with a 4.15 ERA and 110 strikeouts. The Yankees will look to improve their standing as they face the Pittsburgh Pirates next.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are the pick to win with a moneyline of -122. They have a strong pitching staff, ranking first in ERA and third in batting average against. The Pirates have a solid batting average, but the Yankees’ pitching gives them the edge in this game.

For the total, go with the under 8.0 at -114. The Yankees’ top-ranked pitching staff should keep the game low-scoring. The projected score is Yankees 4, Pirates 3, suggesting a close game but under the set total.