Pirates vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 2

Houston Astros relief pitcher Steven Okert looks on after earning the save in a 2-1 win in the 12th inning against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-105) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-115) on June 2, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 pm in Houston, TX.

This season, the Pirates are 32-28 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 28-33 ATS.

Pirates vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Bubba Chandler 1-6, 4.82 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Michael Burrows 3-6, 5.40 ERA

Pirates vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates-1.5 +154O 9 -115-105
Astros +1.5 -190U 9 -105-115

Pirates vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Spencer Horwitz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+19.30 Units / 241% ROI)
  • Spencer Horwitz has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 20 games (+15.60 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Brandon Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 away games (+12.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+11.85 Units / 37% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+20.00 Units / 400% ROI)
  • Cam Smith has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 20 games at home (+13.20 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Cam Smith has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 20 games at home (+13.05 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Cam Smith has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.60 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 45 away games (+10.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 away games (+7.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 21 of their last 45 away games (+6.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+10.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.50 Units / 76% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 16 games (+6.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games at home (+6.35 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 18 games (+5.80 Units / 32% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 30-29 against the Run Line (+2.2 Units / 2.99% ROI).

  • 32-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.95 Units / -2.5% ROI
  • 33-25 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.3 Units / 7.96% ROI
  • 25-33 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.9 Units / -16.67% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 28-33 against the Run Line (-11.15 Units / -13.47% ROI).

  • 27-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.6 Units / -10.9% ROI
  • 33-24 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.75 Units / 8.4% ROI
  • 24-33 when betting on the total runs Under for -12 Units / -18.24% ROI

Astros vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Brandon Lowe +250
Yordan Alvarez +270
Christian Walker +310
Oneil Cruz +340
Ryan O'Hearn +400

Astros vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Spencer Horwitz 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Astros vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jared Triolo 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Yordan Alvarez 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jeremy Pena 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Endy Rodriguez 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Pirates are just 2-14 (.125) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Pirates are 28-3 (.903) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .720.

The Pirates are just 10-75 (.118) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

The Pirates are just 16-101 (.137) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .253.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Astros are just 0-29 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .142.

The Astros are just 0-31 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .105.

The Astros are just 1-17 (.056) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Astros are 26-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .946.

The Pirates are batting .322 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have 38 extra-base hits out of 151 total hits (just 25%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 27% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .276 at home this season — best in MLB.

Astros hitters are slugging .436 against LHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters are slugging .424 on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have an OBP of .332 (1,242 PA’s) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have an OBP of just .303 (1,064 PA’s) at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .280 (546 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .218 against Pirates pitchers this season — best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% in the first 5 innings this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of just 57% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

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