New York Mets at Houston Astros Odds, Picks & Prediction
The Houston Astros will win against the New York Mets, 5-3. Houston boasts superior home form at 6-4 L10 with 2.9 runs allowed per game versus Mets' 5-5 record and 3.8 allowed. Both teams' MLB #1 defenses in hits, HRs, walks to PRs favor a low-scoring affair where Astros' edge prevails.
Quick Facts
- Matchup
- New York Mets at Houston Astros
- Date
- Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:05 PM ET
- Spread
- Houston Astros -
- Total
- O/U TBD
- Moneyline
- Houston Astros - / New York Mets -
- Best Bet
- Astros Moneyline
- Prediction
- Astros 5, Mets 3
Odds Comparison
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Matchup Preview
The Houston Astros host the New York Mets on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 6:05 PM ET. Houston enters with solid home form: 6-4 in their last 10, averaging 4.8 runs scored and just 2.9 allowed, on a L1 streak. The Mets are 5-5 L10, scoring 5.5 PPG but allowing 3.8, riding a L2 skid. Head-to-head in the last 5 meetings: Mets edged with wins like 5-0 and 3-1 at Houston, but Astros crushed 8-2 once; overall mixed at 3 Mets wins, 1 Astros, 1 tie.
By The Numbers
| Stat | Houston Astros | New York Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Record (L10) | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| PPG | 4.8 | 5.5 |
| Opp PPG | 2.9 | 3.8 |
| Streak | L1 | L2 |
Defensive edges shine: Both teams MLB #1 allowing 0/game walks, hits, home runs, RBI, strikeouts, total bases to PRs. Mets lead in most categories listed.
Key Injuries
No significant injuries reported for either team.
Odds Analysis
Consensus odds favor Houston Astros on spread (Astros -) and moneyline (Astros - / Mets -), total O/U TBD. Astros' home strength and lower allowed runs support the favoritism.
Player Props to Watch
With MLB #1 defenses vs. PRs in walks, hits, HRs, focus on pitchers limiting contact. No specific props available, but low-output games expected.
Best Bets
- Astros Moneyline: 6-4 L10 home form and 2.9 allowed PPG over Mets' 3.8.
- Astros Spread: Elite defenses (#1 MLB in key stats) and H2H home resilience.
- Under TBD: Both teams allow low runs; Mets 3.8, Astros 2.9 PPG against.
Prediction
Houston Astros 5, New York Mets 3. Astros' better L10 record and stingy defense tip the scales in a tight, low-scoring battle.
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