The Astros will play the Pirates on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 8:45 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - As the 2025 season continues, the Houston Astros possess a 94.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking. The Pittsburgh Pirates now have a 85.33 power ranking. Teams with a higher SportsBetting3.com power ranking will typically be moneyline favorites.
- Visiting Houston Astros - The Houston Astros head into this matchup with a 10-15 record as a visiting team. This standing ranks them 8th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates will throw the first pitch possessing a 13-16 home team record. That puts them 7th for home team wins in the Overall MLB standings.
- Runs Scored - Houston Astros batters have produced 214 runs, ranking them 20th Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 26th (164) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - Houston Astros pitchers and fielders have allowed 190 runs, ranking them 24th Overall for runs allowed. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates now rank 11th Overall, allowing 236 runs.
- Team Streaks - The Houston Astros have won their last 2 games. Their opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last 2 games.
- Team Records - Let's review each team's records. The Houston Astros have a 28-25 Overall record (1.5 GB American West Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates notching a 19-36 Overall standing (14.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Astros be facing the pitiful Pirates on Thursday...
Ye Houston Astros be sailin' in with a solid record of 28-25...
The Pittsburgh Pirates be sinkin' with a dismal record of 19-36...
It be a battle of the buccaneers, so grab yer rum and watch...
Check out this game's prop bets below, bet on MLB baseball at legal US sportsbooks, review each team's standing at the bottom of the page.
Best Astros at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Houston Astros |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Houston Astros |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Houston Astros are the -140 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 +100 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Houston Astros are -1.5 +120 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -140 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Astros
Pirates
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | -140+120 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 45.45%.
- Houston Astros bettors risk $100 to win $71.43 at -140 odds. The implied probability for Houston Astros is 58.33%.
Houston Astros at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
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Astros
Pirates
First Team to Score
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | -180+140Bet |
Astros
Pirates
Tie
1st Inning Winner
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | +290+400-165Bet |
Astros
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | +130+185+225Bet |
Astros
Pirates
To Extra Innings
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | Yes +675No -1100Bet |
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Astros
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Astros
Total Runs
HOU at PIT 6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | 3.5 o -1503.5 u +115Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
HOU at PIT 6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | 3.5 o +1103.5 u -145Bet |
Framber Valdez
Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at PIT 6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | 6.5 o +1206.5 u -160Bet |
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Mitch Keller
Strikeouts Thrown
HOU at PIT 6/05/25 8:45pm EDT | 4.5 o +1054.5 u -140Bet |
Houston Astros & Pittsburgh Pirates Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Houston Astros World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Astros | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +50000 Bet |
Houston Astros & Pittsburgh Pirates Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| Houston Astros | 28 | 25 | 0.528 | +6.5 | 18-10 | 10-15 | 214 | 190 | +24 | W2 | 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 36 | 0.345 | +16.5 | 13-16 | 6-20 | 164 | 236 | -72 | L2 | 4-6 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, June 5th, 2025 at 8:45 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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