Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros: Prediction for the match on 03 June 2025

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros: Prediction and Odds on the Match on June 03, 2025

Prediction for Major League Baseball for 3rd of May 2025. In this fixture, the Pittsburgh Pirates will play Houston Astros at PNC Park. The Pittsburgh Pirates won their last series heading into this one, while the Houston Astros won theirs. How will this game unfold? Here at Telecomasia, we will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Form and Statistics

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been disappointing all season and postseason chances are becoming very low week in week out. In recent games however, this team has done better but does not rule out they are coming off a series loss. In their last matches, Pittsburgh Pirates have won three games, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in one of their recent series. However, against the San Diego Padres, this team lost two of the three games of this series, winning game two 0-5, while losing 3-2 and 6-4 in the opener and finale. Ahead of this game, Pittsburgh Pirates have a 22-38 record after 60 matches, leaving them seated 14th in the National League and bottom of the Central Division with a 0.367 PCT. 

Pittsburgh Pirates Team News

The Pittsburgh Pirates will go with Paul Skenes on the mound in this opener. This season, Skenes has a 4-5 record and average earned runs of 2.15. In his last five starts, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost three times, while giving up five runs. 

Houston Astros: Form and Statistics

The Houston Astros have been able to keep themselves as serious competitors this season and will be confident of extending that. In recent series, Houston Astros have lost only once, coming against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, other encounters saw this team defeat the Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics. In their most recent series, this team took on a Tampa Bay Rays side in a four-game series and ran away with two wins. In that series, this team lost the opener and needed a 2-1 win in game two to even the series before a 1-0 win in the finale, losing by 13 margin in game three. Ahead of this game, Houston Astros have now extended their record to 32-27 this season, leaving them sixth place with a 0.542 PCT in the American League and second in the West Division. 

Houston Astros Team News

The Houston Astros will go with Lance McCullers Jr in this game. This season, he has a 0-1 record and an average earned runs of 5.89. The Houston Astros have been able to keep themselves as serious competitors this season and will be confident of extending that. In recent series, Houston Astros have lost only once, coming against the Tampa Bay Rays. However, other encounters saw this team defeat the Seattle Mariners, and Oakland Athletics. In their most recent series, this team took on a Tampa Bay Rays side in a four-game series and ran away with two wins. In that series, this team lost the opener and needed a 2-1 win in game two to even the series before a 1-0 win in the finale, losing by 13 margin in game three. Ahead of this game, Houston Astros have now extended their record to 32-27 this season, leaving them sixth place with a 0.542 PCT in the American League and second in the West Division. 

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros Betting Tips & Odds

• Pittsburgh Pirates have won three of the last five meetings against the Houston Astros. Despite recent struggles, the Pittsburgh Pirates have also recorded three wins in their last five games and come into this game as favourites. A moneyline win for the home side is available on Betway bookmaker with odds at 1.69 on Betway bookmaker.
• Four of the last five meetings between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros have ended with at least 8 runs. In this game, over 6.5 runs is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.55.
• The Houston Astros have scored less than four runs in their last four games. Under 4.5 runs for the visitors is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.42.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have scored at least four runs in four of the last five meetings against the Houston Astros. Over 3.5 runs for the Pittsburgh Pirates is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.71.
• The Houston Astros have won two of the last four games of this fixture. Also, the visiting team has lost only two of their last eight games. Away from home, they are underdogs with odds at 2.35 on Betway.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros Match Prediction 03 June 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates are just behind in every level and it is difficult to expect any kind of high level performance from them. Looking at Pittsburgh Pirates' recent games, it is unbelievable looking at how poor they have been. While the Pittsburgh Pirates are favorites, I think the Houston Astros will have a lot of work to do despite them being the better team at the moment. Looking at the visiting team's recent level of play and what they deliver, it is impossible to ignore the odds, as I believe they are on a good run compared to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Also, the two teams have not been exciting offensively, and with what I have seen in their recent meetings, this looks like a game where the focus will be on defensive play. 

Our match prediction is handicap W2(+1.5) for the Houston Astros with odds at 1.61 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is under 7.5 runs with odds at 1.86 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction is a money line win for the Houston Astros with odds at 2.35 on Betway bookmaker.