The New York Yankees are set to host the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM. Expectations are for overcast skies during the game.
Paul Skenes will be starting on the mound for the Pirates, carrying an impressive ERA of 2.071, while the Yankees will counter with Luis Gil, whose ERA stands at 3.135. In terms of standings, the Pirates are positioned 12th in the NL Central with a record of 75-85, which translates to a .470 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division based on a 25-27 divisional record. Recent performances have seen Pittsburgh win 4 of their last 10 games, and they are coming into this matchup on a single-game win streak. Comparatively, the Yankees lead the AL East with a record of 93-67, reflecting a .580 winning percentage and are equally placed at 1st in their division with a 26-26 intra-division record, winning 6 out of their last 10 games but currently facing a one-game losing streak.
Turning to the odds, the Yankees are slight favorites with a Home Team MoneyLine of -134, indicating better odds for a win, whereas the Pirates are placed at a +114 on the Away Team MoneyLine. The game has been set with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 7.5, suggesting a tight contest with moderate scoring expectations. These betting odds suggest that the matchup is expected to be competitive, with a slight edge given to the home team, the New York Yankees.