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2023 MLB Handicapping – Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates
(5-6) Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (6-4)
Date: Wednesday, April 12th
Time: 12:35 ET
Venue: PNC Park Pittsburgh, PA
Projected Starting Pitchers: José Urquidy vs. Rich Hill
MLB Moneyline Odds: Astros -165 | Pirates +139 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Astros -1.5 | Pirates +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a two game winning streak and have a record of 5-6. Currently, they are 3rd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 2-2 while going 3-4 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 6-5 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 8-3 with an average of 9.2 combined runs per contest.
Astros
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 5.0 runs per game (7th). Currently, their combined batting average is 7th in the MLB at .250 to go along with an OPS of .704, placing them 21st.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 26th having struck out a total of 26th times and have generated 42 walks.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
To start the year, the Pirates have put together an overall record of 6-4. In terms of the runline Pittsburgh has a mark of 5-5.
So far, their games have averaged 9.3 runs per game leading to an over/under record of 5-5.
Pirates
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 5.0 runs per game (7th). Currently, their combined batting average is 7th in the MLB at .250 to go along with an OPS of .704, placing them 21st.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 26th having struck out a total of 26th times and have generated 42 walks.
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Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Starting Pitcher Matchup
Houston starter José Urquidy has made two appearances so far and still has a record of 0-0 to go along with an ERA of 3.86 So far, his batting average allowed is .333 to go along with an OBP allowed of .364.
Urquidy’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 11/2. In terms of home runs, he has given up two, and has a SLG allowed of .500.
The Pirates will turn to Rich Hill as their starter for today’s game. Through two appearances, he has an ERA of 10.0 and record of 0-1. So far, his batting average allowed is .289 to go along with an OBP allowed of .325.
Hill’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 8/2. In terms of home runs, he has given up five, and has a SLG allowed of .763.
Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Astros head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- Additionally, they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- The Pirates are 5-5 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- In fact, the Pirates have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Astros are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- In addition, the Pirates have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
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Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
I see this as an excellent opportunity to take the Astros straight-up. When facing off against the Pirates on the road, they have found success, going 3-2. My recommendation is to take the Astros as the road favorite.
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