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Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6/4/25 MLB Free Pick

Alright, folks, let's dive into the matchup between the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates in this MLB game analysis. The Astros are coming into this game with a 2-game win streak, while the Pirates are on a 2-game losing streak. Both teams will be looking to either extend their streak or break out of it in this showdown.

Looking at the standings, the Houston Astros are sitting comfortably at the top of their division with a 33-27 record. They have been impressive, especially at home with a 22-12 record, but their away record stands at 11-15. The Astros have been scoring an average of 4.1 runs per game while allowing just 3.8 runs against them.

On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in the fifth position in their division with a 22-39 record. Their home record is 13-17, and on the road, they have struggled with a 9-22 record. The Pirates have been scoring fewer runs, averaging 3.2 runs per game, while giving up 4.2 runs per game.

In terms of power ratings, the Houston Astros have a solid power rating of 110.39, indicating their strength in the league with a win percentage of 0.542. Their points differential is a positive 0.01, highlighting their ability to outscore their opponents consistently. On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a power rating of -51.44, showing their struggle this season with a win percentage of 0.367 and a negative points differential of -0.02.

Now, let's talk about the betting odds for this game. The Astros are favored to win with odds of -141 on the moneyline, and they are also favored on the run line with -1.5 runs at odds of +115. The Pirates, on the other hand, are the underdogs with odds of +118 on the moneyline and +1.5 runs at -135.

The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs, indicating that oddsmakers expect a relatively low-scoring game.

In conclusion, based on the stats and betting odds, the Houston Astros seem to have the upper hand in this matchup against the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. However, in baseball, anything can happen, and upsets are always possible. So, buckle up and get ready for an exciting game of baseball!

The ProCappers predicted final score is for the Pittsburgh Pirates beating the visiting Houston Astros 5-4.

Joe Gunn Free Pick Pittsburgh Pirates (-141)