The Houston Astros (32-27) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38) open a 3-game set Tuesday. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Astros vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Pirates won 2-1 last year

The Astros split 4 games with the Tampa Bay Rays in Houston, wrapping up the set with a 1-0 win as -155 favorites Sunday with the Under (7.5) cashing. SP Hunter Brown (win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 4 BB, 5 K) became the first pitcher to reach 8 wins Sunday, while 1B Christian Walker drove in Houston’s only run with an RBI single in the first inning.

The Pirates dropped 2 of 3 games at the San Diego Padres , losing 6-4 as +133 underdog

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