Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/3

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Houston Astros for an MLB regular season game. The Pirates have a record of 33-28 and are second in the NL Central. They are on a four-game winning streak and have won seven of their last ten games. Their manager is Don Kelly, and they play at PNC Park.

The Astros have a record of 27-35 and are fourth in the AL West. They have lost their last two games and have a 6-4 record in their last ten games. Managed by Joe Espada, they play at Daikin Park. The game will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 8:10 PM. Weather is expected to be very hot with light rain.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a winning streak recently, taking four of their last five games. They showed strong batting against the Houston Astros with 13 hits and three home runs. In their recent win, Oneil Cruz and Endy Rodríguez were key players, driving in runs and helping the team secure a 10-6 victory.

On the season, the Pirates have a batting average of .253, placing them fourth in the league. Their on-base percentage is second-best at .335, showing they get on base often. The Pirates have also hit 68 home runs this season, ranking them 10th in the league.

Paul Skenes is set to pitch in the upcoming game against the Astros. He has a 6-5 record with a 2.89 ERA and 75 strikeouts this season. The Pirates will rely on Skenes to keep the Astros’ bats in check and continue their winning momentum.

Pirates vs Astros Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
  • Venue: Daikin Park in Houston, TX
  • Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -157, Astros Moneyline +132

Houston Astros Team Preview

The Houston Astros are coming off a tough loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, 10-6. Despite eight hits, the team struggled to keep up with the Pirates’ offense. Yordan Alvarez was a bright spot, going 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs.

In the game against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Astros lost 2-0. The team managed only three hits and no home runs. Tatsuya Imai pitched six innings, allowing two runs on three hits.

The Astros secured a win against the Brewers earlier with a 9-2 victory. The offense was strong, with twelve hits and two home runs. Jeremy Peña led the team with three hits, including a home run, and two RBIs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored on the moneyline at -157, while the Astros are listed at +132. With a better pitching staff, the Pirates have an ERA of 3.91, which ranks 11th, compared to the Astros’ 4.92, ranking 29th. The Pirates should win the game, with a projected score of 5-3 in their favor.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs, with the over at -113 and the under at -108. The Astros have a higher slugging percentage at .409, ranking 5th, which could lead to more runs. With both teams showing strong offensive stats, expect the game to go over the total, with a projected combined score of 8 runs.