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Wed 2:10 PM ET
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New York
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T. Megill RHP · 6–4, 4.83 ERA
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C. Javier RHP · 7–1, 2.90 ERA
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New York Mets vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: June 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM ET

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Article updated Jun 20, 6:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Mets are on the road playing the Houston Astros at the Minute Maid Park stadium on Wednesday, 6/21/2023 @ 2:10pm EST. Tylor Megill (ERA: 4.83) will be the

Game outlook

The New York Mets are on the road playing the Houston Astros at the Minute Maid Park stadium on Wednesday, 6/21/2023 @ 2:10pm EST. Tylor Megill (ERA: 4.83) will be the starting pitcher for Mets and Cristian Javier (ERA: 2.9) will be starting for Astros. Houston is the betting favorite opening at -145 and the current line is Houston -137.

Mets vs Astros Prediction for Today's Game

Based on recent trends and stats, the Scorecaster predicts Astros to win today's game by -1 points and the total to go over 8.5 points.

PREDICTED SCORE: New York 4 to Houston 5

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the New York Mets and Houston Astros, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Curated Picks & Predictions

60% of SportsJaw players predict Houston Astros to win.

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.

Based on the current lines, Oddsmakers predict Houston Astros to win and the total score to be 8.5.

OddsShark 's prediction is Houston will win and the total will go over.

O: 9.5% picked New York Mets on Covers.com

New York Key Betting Stats

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With a power ranking of 18, New York is ranked #12 in offense (scoring an average of 4.54 per game), #19 in defense (allowing an average of 4.69 points to be scored against them per game) and are 34-39 this season.

Houston Key Betting Stats

Houston Astros has a power ranking of 22 and are #17 for offense (scoring an average of 4.41 per game), #2 for defense (giving up an average of 3.89 points per game) and 81-81 overall. New York went 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against Houston.

Written by SportsJaw Staff Categorized as MLB Predictions

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SportsJaw Mets vs Astros archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mets vs Astros matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets+130 → +122Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Astros-145 → -137Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets+1.5 (-150) → +1.5 (-160)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+138)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Astros
81-81 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-06-20T22:14:26.079Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Scorecaster algorithmic predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the New York Mets and Houston Astros, including recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups from recent history.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-06-20New York Mets 2 · Houston Astros 4
  • 2023-06-19New York Mets 11 · Houston Astros 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Astros defeated New York Mets 10-8

Houston Astros defeated New York Mets 10-8 on June 21, 2023, a 2-run decision in the series. Houston Astros' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets +1.5 (-160) spread, Houston Astros covered, while the 18 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TphamMoneyline · Houston Astros -145Win
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Houston Astros +130Win
  • StevehMoneyline · Houston Astros -145Win
  • JeffjacksonMoneyline · New York Mets +130Loss
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Houston Astros -145Win
  • MtgoldsteinTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Houston Astros -155Win
  • PurplebloodTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnmiznerMoneyline · Houston Astros -155Win
  • MikehuffMoneyline · Houston Astros +138Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · New York Mets +140Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · New York Mets +140Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Houston Astros -154Win
  • MBT612426Moneyline · Houston Astros -154Win
  • KryptonMoneyline · Houston Astros -135Win