New York Yankees at Pittsburgh Pirates Odds, Picks & Prediction
Pittsburgh Pirates will win 5-3 over New York Yankees. Pirates are scorching hot at 8-2 in their last 10 games, averaging 5.2 runs scored and just 2.4 allowed on a W3 streak. Yankees falter at 4-6 L10, yielding 4.7 runs per game amid defensive edges where both teams rank #1 in limiting hits and home runs.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- New York Yankees at Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date
- Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:05 PM ET
- Spread
- Pittsburgh Pirates -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- Pittsburgh Pirates - / New York Yankees -
- Best Bet
- Pirates Moneyline
- Prediction
- Pirates 5, Yankees 3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the New York Yankees on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET. Pittsburgh is in top form with an 8-2 record over their last 10 games, scoring 5.2 runs per game while allowing just 2.4. They're riding a W3 streak. The Yankees are 4-6 in their L10, averaging 4.6 runs but allowing 4.7, with an L1 streak.
Head-to-head in the last 5 meetings: Pirates edge with wins like 5-4 and 9-4, though Yankees took three including 10-4 and 9-4 victories. Consensus odds favor Pittsburgh on spread (Pirates -) and moneyline (Pirates - / Yankees -), total O/U TBD.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Pittsburgh Pirates | New York Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 8-2 | 4-6 |
| PPG | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Opp PPG | 2.4 | 4.7 |
| Streak | W3 | L1 |
Defense vs Position Edges
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB home runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB strikeouts rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB total bases rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB hits rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB home runs rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB stolen bases rank #1 (0/game to Ps)
- New York Yankees allows MLB RBI rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- New York Yankees allows MLB walks rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
- Pittsburgh Pirates allows MLB RBI rank #1 (0/game to PRs)
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds show Pittsburgh Pirates favored on the spread (Pirates -) and moneyline (Pirates - / Yankees -). Total set at O/U TBD. Pirates' elite defense limiting hits, home runs, and RBI at #1 ranks supports their favoritism against a Yankees team allowing high opponent PPG.
Player Props to Watch
Focus on Pirates power hitters exploiting Yankees' #1 rankings in allowing 0 home runs/game to PRs, total bases, hits, RBI, walks, and strikeouts to PRs. Yankees pitchers vulnerable despite low stolen bases allowed to Ps.
Best Bets
- Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline: Pirates 8-2 L10, W3 streak, superior scoring (5.2 vs 2.4 allowed) over Yankees 4-6.
- Pirates Spread (-): Home dominance and #1 defensive ranks in hits, HR, RBI edge Yankees' vulnerabilities.
- Under O/U TBD: Both teams #1 in limiting key stats like 0 HR/game, hits; Pirates allow 2.4 PPG, Yankees struggle defensively.
Prediction
Pittsburgh Pirates 5, New York Yankees 3. Pirates' hot streak and stingy defense overwhelm slumping Yankees.
Updated Monday, February 23, 2026. All odds and stats powered by SportsClaw — real-time data from 40+ sportsbooks. Get picks on Telegram →
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