As we move through the second third of the season, the Houston Astros (41W-25L) will face off against the New York Mets (45W-24L) on Tuesday, June 21 at Minute Maid Park at 7:10 pm CT.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Odds
Houston Astros -134 | New York Mets +116 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 9 total points (BET NOW)
Houston Astros
Over the course of the regular season, the Astros’ are carrying a team batting average of .239. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 3.15 and a .986 fielding percentage. They outplayed the Chicago White Sox 4-3 in their most recent game on Monday, and are currently ranked number one in the American League West. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason battle?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Houston Astros will play without Jeremy Peña (Thumb), Taylor Jones (Back), Lance McCullers Jr. (Forearm), Blake Taylor (Elbow), Jacob Odorizzi (Leg), Jacob Meyers (Shoulder), Parker Mushinski (Elbow), Yordan Alvarez (Hand) and Aledmys Díaz (Shoulder).
New York Mets
So far this season, the Mets currently hold a team batting average of .261. Defensively, they possess an ERA of 3.99 and a .985 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number one in the National League East after they defeated the Miami Marlins 6-0 in their most recent game on Monday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason tilt?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the New York Mets will play without Jeff McNeil (Hamstring), John Curtiss (Elbow), Jacob deGrom (Shoulder), Travis Jankowski (Hand), Joseph Lucchesi (Elbow), James McCann (Hamate), Colin Holderman (Shoulder), Tylor Megill (Shoulder), Maxwell Scherzer (Oblique), Trevor May (Triceps) and Sean Reid-Foley (Elbow).
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Houston Astros (-134)
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 total points (-104)
Runline Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 runs (+138)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
