Pittsburgh Pirates at Houston Astros 6/27/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 2:10 PM EST
Jun. 27, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -205 Total 9.5
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for an interleague clash against the Houston Astros. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 36-41 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their series opener against the Houston Astros, 5-1. Trevor Williams received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6.2 innings. Melky Cabrera was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he contributed his 26th RBI of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Joe Musgrove (5-7, 4.57 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the San Diego Padres. Joe Musgrove has never recorded a start against the Houston Astros, but he has struggled in 9 road appearances this season as he is 2-4 with a 4.19 ERA.
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The Houston Astros come into this matchup with a 50-30 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after opening their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a win, 5-1. Gerrit Cole received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings. Yuli Gurriel had a big game from the plate for the Houston Astros as he went 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Houston Astros are set to start Brad Peacock (6-5, 3.62 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings against the New York Yankees. Brad Peacock last appeared in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2016 season, and he was solid as he gave up 1 earned run in 2 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 23-50 in their last 73 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 35-14-3 in Pirates last 52 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Astros last 5 interleague home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Free Betting Pick: Under 9.5
The Houston Astros have dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates at home as of recent as they have won 4 of their last 5 meetings. The Houston Astros aren’t only one of the best teams in the MLB, but they have been very successful at home this season as they are 28-11. The Houston Astros have the slight pitching advantage with Brad Peacock as he is posting a respectable 3.62 ERA, but they have the more impressive starting lineup. Alex Bregman is quietly putting together a great year for the Houston Astros as he has contributed 22 HRs and 52 RBIs. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 6-3.