Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/22

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium for an MLB regular season game. The Pirates have a 52-49 record and rank third in the NL Central. They are coming off a loss, but have won six of their last ten games.

The Yankees hold a 56-44 record and are second in the AL East. They have a two-game winning streak and have also won six of their last ten games. The game will take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 7:05 PM and will be shown on SN LA.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in their recent games. In their latest outing against the New York Yankees, they lost 8-5. The Pirates managed 9 hits, including a home run by Esmerlyn Valdez, but starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft struggled, giving up 7 earned runs in 3 innings.

Earlier in the series against the Cleveland Guardians, the Pirates secured a strong win with a 7-1 score. Paul Skenes pitched 7 solid innings, allowing only 1 earned run while striking out 8. The Pirates’ bats were active, with Billy Cook going 3-for-4 and Valdez hitting a home run.

The Pirates’ offense is led by Brandon Lowe and Nick Gonzales. Lowe has 21 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Gonzales holds a .309 batting average. On the mound, Bubba Chandler is expected to start, with a record of 3-8 and an ERA of 4.77 for the season.

Pirates vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +142, Yankees Moneyline -169

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees recently had a strong game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning 8-5. They achieved 11 hits and hit two home runs in this game. Jazz Chisholm Jr. stood out with two home runs and five RBIs.

The Yankees also had a close game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, winning 2-1. Ryan Yarbrough, the starting pitcher, held the Dodgers to no earned runs in 2 2/3 innings. Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed with a home run in this game.

In their recent series against the Dodgers, the Yankees faced tough competition. They lost two out of three games, including a 2-1 loss where Gerrit Cole pitched six innings. Despite this, the Yankees have shown strength in their batting lineup and pitching staff.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -169. Their strong pitching, with an ERA of 3.42, ranks first in the league. The Pirates’ batting average ranks first, but the Yankees’ overall team performance makes them the pick to win. The projected score is Yankees 5, Pirates 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees’ pitching is strong, and the Pirates have a lower batting average. This suggests fewer runs will be scored. The under 8.5 runs at odds of -104 is the recommended pick. The projected total score is 8 runs.