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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates will meet in MLB action at Daikin Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:10 PM ET.
Spencer Arrighetti (7-1, 1.34 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, while the Pirates are going with Paul Skenes (6-5, 2.89 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Astros game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Astros prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB game between the Pirates and Astros, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Pirates a 56% chance of defeating the Astros.
According to our model, the Astros (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Astros odds [6/3/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+115) | +1.5 (-137) |
| Moneyline | -144 | +124 |
| Total | o8 (-104) | u8 (-115) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Astros +1.5 | -137 |
| Moneyline | Astros | +124 |
| Total | Over 8 | -104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 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
Wednesday'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: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
- Time: 8:10 PM ET/5:10PM PT
- Venue: Daikin Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Astros in Wednesday'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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