Pittsburgh Pirates vs
Houston AstrosPredictions & Preview

Astros Strong Favorites to Win Against Pirates in Tuesday Matchup

The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to face the Houston Astros on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET for the second game of a three-game series, with Bailey Falter starting for the Pirates and Hunter Brown starting for the Astros. Houston is considered the betting favorite, opening at -140 with the current line set at Houston -191. Please note that this information is subject to change as the outcome of Monday's game is yet to be determined.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +170 | Astros -191
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-128) | Astros -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 66%.

Pittsburgh vs Houston Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering their series with the Houston Astros with a 53-52 record, just two games back of a Wild Card spot. After a series loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Pirates won the third game to avoid being swept. Pittsburgh's batting statistics in July show improvement from their season average. Against Brown, Taylor is 0-for-3, and Bart is 0-for-1. Left-hander Bailey Falter is expected to start for the Pirates, with a 4-6 record and a 4.08 ERA. In his last start, he went two innings allowing three runs. The Pirates have a team ERA of 3.83, ranking 12th in the league. Overall, Pittsburgh is ranked 22nd in offense, scoring an average of 4.15 runs per game, and 13th in defense, allowing an average of 4.25 runs against them. Their power ranking is 5, and they currently hold a 54-52 record for the season.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros are entering their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates with a record of 55-50, tied for first in the AL West with the Seattle Mariners. Houston recently secured a series win against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home. Right-hander Hunter Brown will start for the Astros with a 9-6 record and a 4.00 ERA. The team has a 4.01 ERA, ranking 15th in the league. Offensively, Houston has been successful with a slash line of .262/.320/.420, ranking second, tenth, and eighth in the majors. At home, the Astros slash .266/.330/.454. In July, Houston has a slash line of .249/.307/.406 and against left-handers, it is .262/.318/.420. The Astros have a power ranking of 16, ranking 10th in offense and 12th in defense, scoring an average of 4.69 points per game and giving up 4.20 points per game. Pittsburgh went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Houston.

Astros Poised for Victory in Matchup Against Struggling Pirates

The Houston Astros have shown strong performances in recent games, positioning themselves as favorites to win the AL West. With their impressive track record, particularly at home where they hold a 27-18 record as favorites, the Astros are a favorable pick on the moneyline. Pitcher Brown has demonstrated consistency, while Faltner's recent struggles suggest he may struggle against Houston's well-performing lineup. Considering Pittsburgh's 18-20 record as road underdogs, the Astros are a solid choice on the moneyline in this matchup.

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