Yankees vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 July 2026
Last updated: Jul 20, 2026, 11:06PM | Published: Jul 19, 2026, 5:38PM
The New York Yankees will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.
The Yankees will have Ryan Weathers (3-7, 4.15 ERA) start, up against Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.49 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Yankees vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NY Yankees vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 55% chance of defeating the Pirates at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.87, Pirates $1.95
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.79), Pirates +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Yankees at $1.87 and the Pirates at $1.95.
The Yankees are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.79 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.46.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Yankees vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Yankees -1.5 at $2.79 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Yankees vs Pirates best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Yankees -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Yankees vs Pirates: Prediction
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Yankees vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Yankees and Pirates at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:05am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday 21 July 2026
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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