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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Houston Astros will square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Daikin Park on Tuesday, beginning at 8:10 PM ET.
Mike Burrows (3-6, 5.40 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, while the Pirates are going with Bubba Chandler (1-6, 4.85 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Astros a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Pirates.
This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's Pirates vs. Astros matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Astros prediction: Who will win?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Astros a 54% chance of beating the Pirates.
According to our model, the over/under total of nine runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Astros odds [6/2/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -112 |
| Total | o9 (-108) | u9 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Astros picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Astros | -112 |
| Total | Over 9 | -108 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 9 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Astros game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Astros and Pirates at Daikin Park is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Houston Astros
- Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Astros, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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