Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Betting Analysis

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Betting Analysis

The Mets host the Astros in the first contest of a two-game set at Citi Field on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

The Astros are the top team in the National League West with an 45-27 ledger. However, Houston is 25-16 away from Minute Maid Park. the Mets currently leads the National League East with a record of 47-27 overall and 24-10 at home.

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Betting Resources

  • Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
  • Matchup: NL West vs. NL East
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • Location: New York, New York, USA
  • Time-TV: 7:10 PM p.m. ET – MLB.tv

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets – Current Form

The Astros grabbed 2 of 3 games last Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, and with the Yankees they split the series 1-2 last Sunday. In the third contest against the New York Yankees on Saturday, the Houston Astros were in their best form in last 7 games, not allowing the New York Yankees score one single run. Their best performance was in the first contest of a three-game series, on Friday, when Houston routed the Chicago White Sox by posting 13 runs. New York continues to roll, going 4-2 in its last 6 games against the Brewers and the Marlins. The Brewers was unable to score a single run against the New York Mets on Tuesday, which was New York’s best result in last two series. In the most recent 6 games, the one played on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers was their worst. The defense of New York allowed 10 runs.

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets – Pitching Matchup

Houston: Framber Valdez (7-3, 2.90 ERA)

The Astros’ left-hander Framber Valdez owns a 7-3 record and 2.90 ERA in his 14th start of the season. Valdez also posted a 1.13 WHIP, while striking out 75 and walking 31 batters in 87.0 innings this season. The 28-year-old left-hander didn’t factor in the decision in his last start, when the Astros lost to the New York Yankees on June 23, 2022 on the road. Valdez tossed six innings in the 7-6 defeat by New York Yankees, while giving up three runs on two hits with seven strikeouts and three walks. Valdez owns a 4-1 road record this season in eight starts away from Minute Maid Park. In those away outings, he has posted a 1.95 ERA, a 0.91 WHIP, 21 walks, and 41 strikeouts in 50.2 innings of work.

New York: Carlos Carrasco (8-3, 4.42 ERA)

New York’ right-hander Carlos Carrasco takes the mound for his 14th start of the season. Carrasco looks to improve on a 8-3 record and 4.42 ERA in 77.1 innings, while striking out 77, walking 18 batters, and posting a 1.29 WHIP. The 35-year-old right-hander couldn’t lift the Mets to win on the road over the Houston Astros on June 22, 2022. In his losing start, Carrasco tossed innings in the 5-3 defeat by the Houston Astros, while giving up five runs on four hits with two strikeouts and two walks. Pitching at home this season, Carrasco is 5-0 with a 3.00 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, 13 walks and 41 strikeouts over 42.0 innings in seven starts.

Houston Astros vs. New York Mets – Series History

During the 2017 campaign, Houston captured the regular season series 3-0. Houston has scooped up victories in 2 of the two encounters between the pair.