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In the final game of a three-game series at PNC Park, the Houston Astros (5-7) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-4), Wednesday at 12:35 PM ET. The scheduled starters are Jose Urquidy for the Astros, and Rich Hill for the Pirates.
Despite playing away from home the Astros are at -173 to win, compared to the Pirates at +146. The game’s over/under is set at 9.5.
Astros vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-173)
Total
9.5 Runs (Over: +101, Under: -122)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
- Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNPT
- 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 |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Stephenson | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Max Kranick | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Oneil Cruz | 60-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| JT Brubaker | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jarlin García | 60-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Austin Hedges | 7-Day Injured List | Concussion |
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Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 10 games this season and won five (50%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 2-3 when favored by -173 or more by sportsbooks this season. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 63.4%. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in nine of 12 chances this season. The Astros are 6-6-0 against the spread in their 12 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 12 | .310 (51) | .442 (21) | .643 (18) | 7.8% (16) | 17.6% (57) | 19.6% (16) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 12 | .300 (59) | .431 (26) | .575 (34) | 6.0% (37) | 22.0% (104) | 16.0% (30) |
| Chas McCormick | 11 | .250 (108) | .341 (98) | .500 (60) | 4.9% (49) | 29.3% (158) | 9.8% (89) |
| Jeremy Pena | 12 | .212 (146) | .268 (154) | .404 (109) | 3.6% (79) | 28.6% (153) | 3.6% (166) |
| Alex Bregman | 12 | .188 (167) | .316 (118) | .271 (168) | 1.8% (141) | 17.5% (56) | 14.0% (48) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have won in six of the 10 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Pittsburgh has played as an underdog of +146 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 40.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in six of 11 chances this season. The Pirates have an against the spread record of 6-5-0 in 11 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 11 | .356 (15) | .367 (75) | .778 (4) | 10.2% (4) | 10.2% (14) | 4.1% (160) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 11 | .357 (14) | .500 (5) | .536 (46) | 2.6% (93) | 13.2% (30) | 21.1% (11) |
| Ji-Hwan Bae | 11 | .242 (118) | .265 (156) | .485 (67) | 5.9% (39) | 26.5% (139) | 2.9% (167) |
| Carlos Santana | 11 | .214 (143) | .298 (132) | .405 (108) | 4.3% (60) | 21.3% (95) | 10.6% (79) |
| Connor Joe | 11 | .438 (-) | .526 (-) | .625 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 21.1% (-) | 15.8% (-) |
Astros vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Pirates will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+146). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (9.5 runs).