New York Mets vs Houston Astros Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 8/28/26, 4:07 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/6/26 at 4:33 PM in MLB Picks

An enticing pick at +150 to cover -1.5 runs, the Houston Astros will go for their fifth win in six games against the New York Mets in Game 1 of their series on Friday.

Current Form:

The New York Mets have gone 2-3 in their last five games. After taking Game 1, 3-2, in the series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mets were blown out in the next two games: 1-8 in Game 2 and 2-8 in Game 3. Over the last five games, the Mets have sported a 4.96 ERA and averaged 3.4 runs per game.

The Houston Astros came away with the series win over the New York Yankees, blowing out the Bronx Bombers, 5-1, in the finale. The Astros have averaged 5.2 runs per game while holding a 5.52 ERA over their last five games.

Starting Pitchers: Mets RHP Christian Scott (4-3, 3.73 ERA) vs. Astros RHP (3-3, 3.51 ERA).

The Matchup: The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games against the Mets.