Pirates vs. Yankees prediction: Yankees favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [7/21/2026]
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Tuesday.

The New York Yankees will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 7:05 PM ET.
Will Warren (7-4, 4.03 ERA) will be on the bump for the Yankees, while the Pirates have opted for Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.77 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Yankees game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 57.5% chance of beating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 58.8% chance of covering the run line, while the **9.5-run over/under **,.
Pirates vs. Yankees odds [7/21/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-156) | -1.5 (+153) |
| Moneyline | +125 | -125 |
| Total | o9.5 (+113) | u9.5 (-111) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Yankees picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Yankees -1.5 | +153 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -125 |
| Total | Over 9.5 | +113 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB action between the Yankees and Pirates at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 7:05 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- Time: 7:05 PM ET/4:05PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 57.5% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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