Pirates vs Astros Baseball Odds

The Houston Astros will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Minute Maid Park. The Pirates will give the ball to starter Jeff Karstens in this one. Righthander Karstens is 2-8 this season with a 4.19 ERA. It'll be JA Happ toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Lefthander Happ is 2-1 with a 3.45 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Astros listed as 160-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Hunter Pence went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBIs on Saturday, as the Astros defeated the Pirates 3-2. The Astros won that game as -140 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Bud Norris scattered five hits and two runs with 14 strikeouts to earn the victory on the mound. Paul Maholm gave up nine hits and three earned runs over 6 2-3 innings in the Pirates loss. Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 6 straight games. Houston has won 2 straight games. Team records: Pittsburgh: 39-77 SU Houston: 50-65 SU Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Houston are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7 Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing NY Mets are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Pittsburgh is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Houston Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Houston is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Pittsburgh Houston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home Houston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Next up: Pittsburgh home to Florida, Monday, August 16 Houston home to NY Mets, Monday, August 16