Houston Astros (32-27) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38)
June 3, 2025 6:40 pm EDT
The Line: Pittsburgh Pirates -142 / Houston Astros 120; Over/Under: 7.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Pirates vs Astros prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 4th, at Wrigley Field. Let’s take a look at a Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros winner.
Can Astros Get Another Strong Pitching Performance?
The big question for the Astros in this game is if they can get another strong pitching performance liek they did on Sunday. The Astros faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays and they were able to secure the 1-0 victory. Christian Walker scored the only RBI in that game and it was enough for the victory. Hunter Brown did have a strong game going six innings giving up one hit and zero runs. The bullpen used three members but with the off da they will be well rested.
The Astros are averaging 4.05 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.79 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th while the pitching is ranked 8th. Lance McCullers Jr sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 5.89. Against the A’s in his last start he went six innings giving up five hits and three runs.
Pirates Look to Bounce Back
This season has been all about inconsistency, and on Sunday they were knocked off again. The Pirates scored four runs against the San Diego Padres, butt the pithcing gave up six, and that led to the defeat. On Saturday the pitching was much better and they were able to secure the 5-0 victory. The Pirates have actually won three of their last five games and they are going to look to turn the corner here.
The Pirates are averaging 3.23 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.2 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th while the pitching is ranked 15th. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Paul Skenes who sits with a 4-5 record and an ERA of 2.15. Over his last five starts, he has given up five runs total, and somehow the Pirates have lost three of those games.
Pirates vs Astros Prediction
Give me the Pirates here. I have burned before with the Pirates and Paul Skenes, but it hasn’t been because of his pitching. He sits with a 2.15 ERA and he’s going to dominate here. Lance McCullers hasn’t been dominant like Skenes, and even the Pirates offense will be able to find some success off of him. The Astros will struggle to reach two runs here, and the Pirates will come out on top.
