Baseball fans are in for another exciting matchup as the New York Mets take on the Houston Astros at 8:10 PM EDT today. With a run total set at 7.5, this game is sure to be a nail-biter. The Astros, who are favored to win, are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +150, while the Mets are +1.5 at odds of -175.
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Justin Verlander versus Framber Valdez. These two teams clashed just yesterday, with the Mets stunning the Astros in an 11-1 victory. In that game, the Mets were +100, and the total was set to 7.5, which went over by 4.5 runs.
Win Trends
The Amazin’ Mets have won four of their last ten games, while the Houston Astros have won three of their last ten games. Despite their recent form, the Mets will be eager to capitalize on their previous day’s hammering of the Astros.
Totals Trends
In the last ten games, the Mets have gone over the total in five games while staying under in five games. On the other hand, the Astros have not shown any definite trend, having gone over in six of their last ten games and stayed under four of their last ten games.
The Winning Pick
We have chosen to follow hot Shark player Samuel’s lead and are taking the New York Mets (+122) for this game. The Mets will be looking to extend their advantage over the struggling Astros, who will need to give it their all. Before you place your bets, don’t forget to download the Shark Book app, a handicapper’s best friend. It’s never been easier to access the best sports betting tips at your fingertips.