Houston Astros (39-34) vs New York Mets (34-38)
2023-06-21 14:10:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Houston Astros -155 / New York Mets +135 --- Over/Under: 8.5
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The New York Mets and the Houston Astros meet in MLB action from Minute Maid Park on Wednesday. Let’s dive into the odds, starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.
Odds
Houston is a -155 home favorite while the Mets are +135 road underdogs. The total for this game is set at 8.5 runs.
Starting Pitching Matchup
Tylor Megill will start for the Mets and is 6-4 with a 4.83 ERA and 56 strikeouts this season. Cristian Javier will start for Houston and is 7-1 with a 2.90 ERA and 76 strikeouts this season.
Matchup History
Houston’s 4-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday made it 8 wins in the last 9 head-to-head meetings for the Astros in this matchup.
Trends
New York is 7-19 in their last 26 road games and 4-12 in their last 16 games overall while the over is 3-1-1 in their last 5 interleague games. Houston is 10-4 in their last 14 games against the NL East and 1-4 in their last 5 games following a win while the over is 4-1 in their last 5 games against a team with a right-handed starter.
Pick
I’m backing the Astros here. I’m just not a Tylor Megill fan to begin with, but especially on the road, where he’s been nothing short of dreadful. Cristian Javier’s played his best baseball at home and I think that continues here as the Astros are starting to pick up some confidence after their win over the Mets on Wednesday. Give me Houston.
