Prop Bets: Houston Astros VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-06-03

The battle for baseball supremacy is about to unfold as the Houston Astros (32-27) take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38) on June 3. The Astros are looking to extend their winning streak with Lance McCullers on the mound, having won three straight with him as the starter. Meanwhile, the Pirates are hoping to ride the momentum of Paul Skenes' last two starts, which they've won.

As for the odds, the Astros are priced at around 2.40 (depending on the bookmaker), while the Pirates are sitting at approximately 1.62. The over/under for the game is set at 7.0, with the over priced at 1.87 and the under at 1.95.

If you're feeling fancy, you could consider a head-to-head strikeout prop bet, where the model suggests fading Paul Skenes in favor of Lance McCullers. However, please keep in mind that this is just a suggestion, and you should always bet responsibly.

Key players to watch include Jeremy Pena, who's leading the Astros in batting average (.309) and hits (69), and Oneil Cruz, who's smashing it for the Pirates with 12 home runs and 26 RBI.

My prediction? The Astros will take this one, but it'll be a close game. I'm talking a 4-3 or 5-4 kind of affair. The Pirates will put up a fight, but McCullers will outduel Skenes, and the Astros' offense will come out on top. Take the Astros to win, and consider the over if you think both teams will bring the bats. Just remember, always bet responsibly!

Created: June 3, 2025, 8:32 p.m. GMT