Houston Astros (80-72) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (64-89)

R.Wolf(L) vs. I.Snell(R)

Date: 9/19/08

Odds

• BodogLife.com odds: Pittsburgh Pirates (106) / Houston Astros (-114).
• The odds on this game are close to even money.
• Pittsburgh Pirates is a small puppy.

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Home/Away/Overall Moneyline Records

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 38-40 record at home this season.
• The Houston Astros have a 37-41 record on the road this season.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are 64-89 on the season.
• The Houston Astros are 80-72 on the season.

Game Characteristics

• This is a divisional rivalry matchup.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 31-44 record in divisional rivalry games.
• The Houston Astros have a 39-33 record in divisional rivalry games.
• This is the first game of the series.
• The Houston Astros just got swept by the Florida Marlins.

Pittsburgh Pirates - Batting

Pittsburgh Pirates - Pitching

• The Pittsburgh Pirates are allowing 6.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 5.14 R/G L7 games.
• 5.75 R/G L20 games.
• 5.53 R/G overall.

Houston Astros - Batting

• The Houston Astros are averaging 1.33 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 2.57 R/G L7 games.
• 3.95 R/G L20 games.
• 4.41 R/G overall.
• Against righties, the Houston Astros are 55-53 on the season.

Houston Astros - Pitching

• The Houston Astros are allowing 9.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 6.00 R/G L7 games.
• 3.70 R/G L20 games.
• 4.67 R/G overall.

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