Jameson Taillon Pirates at Home vs New York Yankees in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the New York Yankees arrive at PNC Park on Saturday.

Pittsburgh hands the ball to starter Jameson Taillon in this one and he'll try to improve on his 1-0 mark on the year. New York counters with Michael Pineda, who will try to quiet the fans and the Pirates bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Pittsburgh Pirates as -115 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.1-2.8 result in favor of the Yankees. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Yankees vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

7-9 Pittsburgh battles the Yankees, currently with a 10-6 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs New York injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 28-rated Pittsburgh Pirates and the league No. 1-ranked New York Yankees, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pittsburgh has baseball's No. 26-rated offensive output, at 7.75 hits per game. The New York Yankees average 8.81 hits per game, good for No. 7 on the list.

Pittsburgh owns the No. 14 defense, allowing 3.44 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with New York's No. 4-rated defense.