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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (4-6) visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-3) at 6:35 PM ET. On the mound for the Astros will be Framber Valdez, opposed by the Pirates’ Roansy Contreras.
Even though the Astros are playing on the road at the Pirates, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -193, compared to the home team at +162. The contest has an over/under set at 7.5.
Astros vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-193)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Monday, April 10, 2023
- Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Blake Taylor | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Stephenson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Max Kranick | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Austin Hedges | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
| Oneil Cruz | Day-to-day | Ankle |
Last Time Out: Astros and Pirates
The Pirates beat the White Sox 1-0 yesterday. Canaan Smith led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a triple, and Juan Carlos Oviedo got the win, pitching 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on five hits, while striking out five.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in eight games this season and won four (50%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 1-2 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -193 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 65.9% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 10 opportunities. The Astros are 5-5-0 against the spread in their 10 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 10 | .281 (78) | .385 (55) | .594 (27) | 7.7% (17) | 20.5% (88) | 12.8% (63) |
| Kyle Tucker | 10 | .257 (98) | .395 (45) | .571 (35) | 7.1% (19) | 21.4% (96) | 19.0% (16) |
| Chas McCormick | 9 | .259 (90) | .355 (85) | .519 (47) | 6.5% (28) | 25.8% (131) | 9.7% (88) |
| Jeremy Pena | 10 | .209 (149) | .277 (143) | .419 (106) | 4.3% (67) | 29.8% (159) | 4.3% (156) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 10 | .304 (-) | .333 (-) | .391 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 4.2% (-) | 4.2% (-) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have been victorious in five of the eight contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Oddsmakers have given Pittsburgh the worst odds of winning they have seen this season with a +162 moneyline listed for this contest. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 38.2% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in four of nine chances this season. The Pirates have posted a record of 5-4-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 9 | .405 (7) | .415 (35) | .919 (2) | 12.2% (1) | 12.2% (25) | 4.9% (149) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 9 | .375 (11) | .515 (5) | .583 (33) | 3.0% (89) | 12.1% (24) | 21.2% (10) |
| Carlos Santana | 9 | .235 (123) | .333 (97) | .441 (89) | 5.1% (50) | 23.1% (108) | 12.8% (63) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 9 | .250 (101) | .276 (144) | .429 (98) | 3.4% (71) | 24.1% (115) | 3.4% (163) |
| Connor Joe | 9 | .500 (-) | .533 (-) | .714 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 20.0% (-) | 6.7% (-) |
Astros vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Astros vs. Pirates sees the Pirates (+162 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the under on 7.5 runs.