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MLB Player Props Handicapping: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Houston Astros 7/29

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Game Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Houston Astros on July 29th at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. The game is set to be an interesting matchup with the Astros currently holding a 53-52 record, while the Pirates are slightly ahead with a 55-50 record. This game is crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their standings and make a push towards the playoffs.

The Pirates have been performing well recently, coming off a win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. They have shown resilience and determination, especially in tight games. The Astros, on the other hand, have had a mixed bag of results but managed to clinch a win against the Los Angeles Dodgers recently, which should boost their confidence going into this game.

Historically, the Astros have had the upper hand in matchups against the Pirates, but with players like Oneil Cruz and Yordan Alvarez leading their respective teams, this game promises to be a thrilling encounter. Minute Maid Park, being an indoor stadium, ensures that weather will not play a factor in the outcome of the game.

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Player Prop Odds

Here are the player prop odds for Joey Loperfido:

Batter Hits: Over 0.5 (-160)

Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+220)

Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (+170)

Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (+115)

Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+170)

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Player Analysis

Joey Loperfido has been a consistent performer for the Astros this season. With a batting average of .253, he has proven to be a reliable player at the plate. Loperfido has accumulated 17 home runs and 53 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and hit for power. His recent form has been impressive, and he will be looking to build on that against the Pirates.

Opposing Analysis

The Pirates will be starting Jake Bloss, who has struggled this season with an ERA of 6.94. Bloss has only managed 11.2 innings pitched, giving up 16 hits and 5 home runs. This presents an excellent opportunity for Loperfido and the rest of the Astros lineup to capitalize on Bloss’s struggles and put up some runs early in the game.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
P. Skenes (HOU)	6-1	1.93	0.87	74.2	52	97	13	8
J. Bloss (PIT)	0-1	6.94	1.63	11.2	16	11	3	5

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Team Previews

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have a solid hitting lineup, currently ranked 2nd in hits with 943 and boasting a team batting average of .262. They also have a decent pitching staff with a team ERA of 4.01, ranked 15th in the league. However, their defense has been a weak spot, with 43 errors, ranking 29th. Their bullpen has been fairly reliable, with 25 saves, ranking tied for 17th.

Houston Astros

The Astros have struggled offensively this season, ranking 26th in hits with 822 and 23rd in runs scored with 436. Their team batting average of .232 is a concern. However, their pitching has been strong, with a team ERA of 3.83, ranking 12th. The Astros’ bullpen has been slightly better than the Pirates, with 26 saves, ranking tied for 15th. Defensively, they have committed 51 errors, which is a middle-of-the-pack performance.

Team Injuries

Pittsburgh Pirates

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
D. Jefferies	RP	Mon, Jul 29	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 29

Houston Astros

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
B. Sousa	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Shoulder	Out for the season

Recent Games

Pittsburgh Pirates

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	vs Philadelphia	W8-7	49-48	Mlodzinski 2-3	Alvarado 1-4	NaN	39530
Sat, Jul 20	vs Philadelphia	W4-1	50-48	Ortiz 5-2	Sanchez 7-5	NaN	39114
Sun, Jul 21	vs Philadelphia	L6-0	50-49	Phillips 2-0	Gonzales 1-1	NaN	38291
Mon, Jul 22	vs St. Louis	W2-1	51-49	Chapman 2-4	King 3-2	Bednar 18	18970
Tue, Jul 23	vs St. Louis	L2-1	51-50	Fernandez 1-2	Skenes 6-1	Helsley 33	32422

Houston Astros

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ Seattle	W3-0	51-46	Brown 8-6	Castillo 8-10	Hader 19	40948
Sat, Jul 20	@ Seattle	W4-2	52-46	Scott 7-3	Stanek 6-3	Hader 20	38017
Sun, Jul 21	@ Seattle	L6-4	52-47	Woo 4-1	Blanco 9-5	Munoz 16	35038
Mon, Jul 22	@ Oakland	L4-0	52-48	Harris 2-3	Arrighetti 4-8	NaN	4517
Tue, Jul 23	@ Oakland	L8-2	52-49	Bido 2-1	Bloss 0-1	NaN	5896

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Prediction

Given Joey Loperfido's recent form and the struggles of Jake Bloss, our prediction is for Joey Loperfido to have a productive game. Specifically, we recommend the following prop bet:

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