Astros vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 July 2024
Last updated: Jul 31, 2024, 12:32AM | Published: Jul 30, 2024, 9:30AM
The Houston Astros will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
Hunter Brown (9-6, 4.00 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, pitting him against Bailey Falter (4-7, 4.08 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Astros vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Houston vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 68% chance of beating the Pirates at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.44, Pirates $2.70
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.00), Pirates +1.5 ($1.73)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.44 and the Pirates at $2.70.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.00 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.73.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Astros vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.44 with TAB (68% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.00 with TAB (1.9% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Astros vs Pirates predictions are based on detailed modelling and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Astros vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Pittsburgh game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Houston vs Pittsburgh match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Pirates at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 10:10am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday 31 July 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Houston vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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