Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4/12/23 – On Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 are set to face off against the Houston Astros 5-6 at PNC Park. Jose Urquidy and Rich Hill are expected to start as the starting pitchers. The Houston Astros will be winning this matchup as per the best MLB betting lines.
Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:35 PM ET
Location: PNC Park Pittsburgh, PA
TV: AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh
Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4/12/23 Betting Odds
Astros
Moneyline: -160
Spread: -1.5 (+105)
Total: 9 over (+100)
Pirates
Moneyline: +140
Spread: +1.5 (-125)
Total: 9 under (-120)
Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis
As a team, the Houston Astros are scoring an average of 5.0 runs per outing, which ranks them 10th in the league. They have earned 55 runs scored and an OBP of 0.336. Additionally, they have 15 doubles and knocked 10 baseballs out of the park this season; contributing 53 RBI’s and 95 hits overall with a batting average of 0.250. Houston boasts a slugging rate of 0.368 while striking out 102 times while walking 42 times this season. The Astros relief pitchers have posted a save rate of 40.0% and entered 7 save situations this season. For the year, these relievers have inherited 10 base runners and 30.0% scored on them; entering games with players on base 7 times as well as entering high leverage situations 12 times this season, sending 37 relievers to the mound in total. So far this season, 37 of their relievers have taken the mound – recording 2 holds and recording 2 saves while blowing 3 of 5 save opportunities so far this season In 903 innings on the field, Houston Astros have converted 66.7% of balls hit into play into outs – ranking them 26th in baseball. Their 301 putouts this year are tied for 26th in baseball with 109 assists and 3 errors; their fielding percentage of 0.993 ranks 5th in baseball while they’ve earned 7 double plays too!
Pittsburgh Pirates has hit 12 home runs this season and batted in 42 runs, adding up to their 42 runs batted in. They have also hit 17 two-baggers while walking 38 times and scoring 44 runs overall. The Pirates hold an OBP of 0.311 as well as a team batting average of 0.232 on the season, boasting a slugging percentage of 0.405 that allows them to earn 4.40 runs per game while striking out on 83 occasions for an overall hit total of 76. In 16 save situations, the Pirates have 9 holds and zero blown saves. Their relievers have come on in 6 save opportunities, recording 6 saves. On 11 occasions when under pressure and 9 times with runners on base, their relievers have taken the mound 11 times for high leverage saves. Pittsburgh relievers hold an inherited score percentage of 21.4% out of their 14 base runners inherited. They sit 7th in MLB with a save rate of 100.0%, having sent 32 bullpen pitchers onto the diamond this season. In 792 innings played this season, the Pirates have achieved a defensive efficiency of 69.8%. They have turned 8 double plays and boast an impressive fielding percentage of 0.989, plus they recorded 87 assists, 4 errors, and 264 putouts throughout this campaign.
Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Against the Spread
Over is 2-0-2 in Urquidy’s last 4 interleague starts. Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Over is 4-0-1 in Astros last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games. Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Under is 8-1 in Pirates last 9 during game 3 of a series. Pirates are 1-8 in their last 9 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Free Pick
Houston Astros players have consistently managed to rotate through their lineup and get more swings at the ball than anyone in the league. Recently, Houston has pulled off two easy wins and it appears this one will be no different. The Houston Astros will win this game according to the MLB betting forum.
Free Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 (+105)
