MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates (June 3, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (33-28) face the Houston Astros (27-35) at Daikin Park on Wednesday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Paul Skenes is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Spencer Arrighetti is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Pirates are favored to win at -156, while the Astros are at +129. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Pirates (+109) have a 31-30 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (-131) hold a record of 28-34.
- The Pirates have a 33-26-2 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total runs line, 26 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 34-25-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 4.5 (13th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (26th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Pirates are at .255 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .243 (13th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 80 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 71 (11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 297 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 266 RBIs to rank 10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 4.98 this season (29th in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 3.92 (12th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 557 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 513.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .242 against the Astros this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .228 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 22-9-30 | 12-5-16 | 10-4-14 | 15-5-15 | 7-4-15 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Astros | 21-16-25 | 11-7-12 | 10-9-13 | 5-4-8 | 16-12-17 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 28-16-17 | 18-6-9 | 10-10-8 | 19-7-9 | 9-9-8 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Astros | 24-21-17 | 12-10-8 | 12-11-9 | 7-6-4 | 17-15-13 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 29-32 in Pirates games this season. The Astros have a 24-38 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 10-6 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park yesterday. Endy Rodriguez was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
