Astros vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 1, 2024, 12:10AM | Published: Jul 30, 2024, 8:34PM
The Houston Astros will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
The Astros will send Framber Valdez (9-5, 3.43 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates will counter with Jake Woodford (0-2, 10.80 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Houston vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 69% chance of winning against the Pirates at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.42, Pirates $2.98
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($1.90), Pirates +1.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 8.111 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 $1.42 and the Pirates at $2.98.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $1.90 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.93.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.111 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the bookies have got it right and both the Astros and the Pirates have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 8.111-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Astros vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.42 with TAB (69% probability)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.93 with TAB (50% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.111 at $1.91 with TAB (52% probability)
Today's Astros vs Pirates betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Astros vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Pittsburgh game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Pittsburgh game.
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Astros vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Pirates at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 10:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 1 August 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times 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 experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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