Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates 4/12/23- MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Houston Astros vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 12:35 PM EST
Apr. 12, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : HOU -150 ; 8.5
The Houston Astros continue a road trip Wednesday afternoon in Pittsburgh for game three of three against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Houston comes into Wednesday one game below .500 on the year riding a 2 game win streak following a six run win over Pittsburgh in game one of this series. Framber Valdez was dominate on the mound for Houston giving up just two runs on three hits across 7 innings of work. The Houston bullpen came on and closed the door allowing no runs on no hits over the final two innings of the game.
Offensively Houston was by far the better team with thirteen hits in 38 at bats including six hits with runners in scoring position to score eight runs. Kyle Tucker led the way for the Houston offense with two hits and four at bats to drive in three total runs. Yordan Alvarez chipped in three hits in four at bats to drive in two runs, while three other Astros drove in one run each.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into Wednesday two games above .500 following the six run loss to Houston in game one of this series. Roansy Contreras took the loss on the mound for Pittsburgh after giving up seven runs on nine hits across 3.1 innings of work. The Pittsburgh bullpen was mediocre allowing one run on four hits over the final 5.2 innings of the game.
Offensively Pittsburgh struggled from the plate with only three hits and 27 at bats including just one hit with runners in scoring position to leave four men on base. Ji Man Choi provided a spark to the Pittsburgh offense with a solo home run in the second inning of the game. Rodolfo Castro added to the Pittsburgh offense with one hit and wanted bat to drive in the second run for Pittsburgh.
Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 13-3 in their last 16 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 4-1 in their last 5 interleague road games.
Pirates are 10-3 in their last 13 home games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Pirates are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -150
The Houston Astros have been up and down to start the new year but have a distinct advantage on Wednesday. The Astros have the much better arm on the mound and the better lineup. Look for Houston to do enough Wednesday afternoon on the road to get a win against a below average Pittsburgh team. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-2.