Astros vs Pirates MLB Handicapping

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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Houston Astros and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.

JA Happ will be the starting pitcher for the Astros on this day. Lefthander Happ is 5-15 this season with a 5.71 ERA.

Happ's opponent in this one will be Brian Burres. The Pirates lefthander has a 1.69 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Houston was a 4-1 winner in its last match on the road against the Pirates. They won as +137 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak:
Houston has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Houston: 47-94 SU
Pittsburgh: 65-76 SU

Next up:
Houston at Washington, Friday, September 9
Pittsburgh home to Florida, Friday, September 9