MLB · Jul 21, 2026 · Run Line

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Prediction & Pick

MLBPittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees on Jul 21, 2026. Below: PickWise's model pick, the full odds board (moneyline, run line and over/under) with both sides and implied probabilities, the model's confidence, and — once the game settles — the graded result. Every line is real; nothing is invented. Team pages: Pittsburgh Pirates · New York Yankees.

The Pick

MODEL PICK
Model confidence 62%
Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5-164

Confidence is our model's conviction rating (55–75 scale) — 62% here signals a modest lean versus the market price. It is not a guaranteed win probability.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees Odds

The full market — every bet type, both sides, with real prices and implied win probabilities.

Moneyline

Pittsburgh Pirates+12644% impl.
New York Yankees-14860% impl.

Run Line

Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5-16462% impl.
New York Yankees -1.5+13642% impl.

Total (Over/Under) — 9

Over 9-10551% impl.
Under 9-11553% impl.

The Analysis

The market is pricing the Yankees as moderate favorites at -148 on the moneyline, implying roughly 60% win probability, yet the runline is priced heavily toward Pittsburgh at -164 juice. This reverse line movement—where the underdog runline commands significant premium while the moneyline remains modest—suggests the market expects a competitive game likely decided by one run. The Pirates at +1.5 with -164 juice represents strong implied value when the moneyline sits at only +126, indicating sharp money anticipates the dog to cover even if they lose outright.

💡 Tip: Standard 1-unit play on Pirates +1.5 at -164, as shown above.

FAQ

Who is favored in Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees?
New York Yankees is the market favorite at -148 (60% implied) for this MLB game on Jul 21, 2026.
What is the over/under for Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees?
The market total is 9: Over 9 at -105, Under 9 at -115.
What is PickWise's pick for Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Yankees?
PickWise's model has Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 (-164) on the Run Line, at 62% model confidence.

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