Pirates @ Yankees (G2)
Max Fried is the best arm pitching today (2.76 FIP, 1.01 WHIP, one home run allowed in 61.2 innings) against a Bubba Chandler carrying a 1.45 WHIP; the caveat is Chandler''s strikeout rate can keep this close even while he walks the park.
📊 The numbers
Park & weather: Yankee Stadium, a home-run-friendly park with a short right-field porch, open-air with no roof, warm evening nightcap of a split doubleheader.
| Stat | Pirates | Yankees (G2) |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Bubba Chandler (RHP) | Max Fried (LHP) |
| SP ERA | 4.77 | 3.21 |
| SP WHIP | 1.45 | 1.01 |
| SP K/9 | 8.11 | 7.3 |
| SP FIP | 4.63 | 2.76 |
| Bullpen ERA (season) | 4.38 | 3.09 |
| Form (last 10) | 6-4 | 6-4 |
| Run differential | +51 | +88 |
| Offense vs starter's hand (OPS) | .726 vs LHP | .738 vs RHP |
Our read: Max Fried is the best arm pitching today (2.76 FIP, 1.01 WHIP, one home run allowed in 61.2 innings) against a Bubba Chandler carrying a 1.45 WHIP; the caveat is Chandler''s strikeout rate can keep this close even while he walks the park.
Top 3 picks
- 1Yankees ML-170*High
Best starter on the slate against an opponent with a 1.45 WHIP.
- 2Under 8.5+100*Med
Fried's 1.01 WHIP and one home run allowed all season, at plus money.
- 3Yankees -1.5+120*Low
Fair price, but Chandler's strikeouts can keep it close for five.
*Odds subject to change — confirm current odds at your sportsbook before betting.