Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 5, 2025 ,

MLB Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction 6/5

The Houston Astros will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The game is set to take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, with a start time of 6:40 PM. Fans can expect an overcast evening with a light breeze as they tune in to SCHN for the broadcast.

Astros vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Houston Astros at -162. The Astros have a better overall record and a stronger pitching performance from Framber Valdez compared to Mitch Keller. The Pirates have struggled with a 1-7 record for Keller, making the Astros a better pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5. Both teams have shown low-scoring games recently, with the Astros winning 3-0 and losing 0-3 in their last two games against the Pirates. The pitching match-up suggests a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Houston Astros have a road record of 11-16 this season.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have a home record of 14-17 this season.
  • In their last game, the Pittsburgh Pirates won 3-0 against the Houston Astros.
  • The game will be played at PNC Park, which is an outdoor field.
  • The weather forecast for the game is very hot with overcast clouds and a light breeze.

Astros vs Pirates Preview

The Houston Astros will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Fans can catch the game on SCHN at 6:40 PM. The weather forecast calls for overcast skies with a light breeze, making it a cooler evening for baseball.

Framber Valdez will start for the Astros. He has a 3.12 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP this season. The Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller, who has a 3.73 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Keller is looking to improve his 1-7 record. Both pitchers aim to control the game from the mound.

Pirates’ Lineup and Pitching Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a lineup led by Andrew McCutchen. He has played 54 games with a batting average of .254. McCutchen leads the team in home runs with 5 and RBI with 19. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is another key player for the Pirates. He has the highest batting average on the team at .304. Kiner-Falefa also leads the team in runs with 21. Mitch Keller will start on the mound for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.26. Keller has a record of 1 win and 7 losses this season.

Astros’ Key Players and Pitching Overview

The Houston Astros have a strong lineup. Jeremy Peña stands out with a .312 batting average. He has 9 home runs and leads the team with 32 runs. Isaac Paredes is another key player for the Astros. He has hit 12 home runs, the most on the team. Paredes also has 34 RBIs, placing him at the top in that category. On the mound, Framber Valdez will start for the Astros. His ERA is 3.12, and his WHIP is 1.06. Valdez has a record of 5 wins and 4 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Astros are favored on the money line due to their better overall record and strong pitching from Framber Valdez. Valdez has a solid ERA of 3.12 and a WHIP of 1.06, making him a reliable choice on the mound. The Pirates’ Mitch Keller has struggled with a 1-7 record, which gives the Astros an edge in this game.

The under 7.5 prediction is supported by recent low-scoring games between these teams. The Astros and Pirates have both been involved in games with fewer runs, such as the Astros’ 3-0 win and 0-3 loss. With both teams showing strong pitching and low-scoring offenses, a low total seems likely.

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