Mets vs. Astros MLB Odds, Preview and Prediction – June 21st, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • June 21, 2022

The Houston Astros host the New York Mets in back-to-back games at Minute Maid Park. The Mets are coming off a series victory over the Marlins, 3-1. Meanwhile, the Astros took care of the White Sox, two games to one. Both sides are coming from a winning series, which means we expect plenty of momentum coming from the pair.

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Mets vs. Astros Game Information

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When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 8:10 PM ET
Where: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
TV: SNY, ATT SportsNet-SW
Radio: WCBS 880 (Mets) / KBME 790 AM (Astros)
Live Stream: MLB.tv
MLB Odds: Mets (+113) / Astros (-130)

Why bet on the New York Mets?

The Mets are holding onto a 45-24 overall record. They have gone 39-29 on the run line. Heading into Monday night’s game, the Mets secured three of their last four games, albeit a slow Sunday night scoring only two runs. New York currently leads the NL East division with a strong road record of 21-14. We expect the challengers to keep the Astros on their toes the entire series.

As a team, the Mets averaged 5.03 runs per game while allowing 4.06 runs per game. The team has a 12th-best ranked pitching staff. Furthermore, the side registers 348 runs in 609 hits while maintaining a .261 batting average and .334 on-base percentage. Pete Alonso has been doing wonders for his side and hit 19 home runs and driven in 64 RBIs this season.

Taking the mound on game night is Trevor Williams. The pitcher sits with a 1-3 record and a 3.53 ERA. In his last appearance for the Mets, the 30-year-old went 2.1 innings giving up two hits and a run.

Why bet on the Houston Astros?

The other side of the matchup shows an imposing Astros side who sit with a 41-25 overall record. They currently lead the AL West division and hold an 18-11 home record. Houston has gone 31-35 on the run line and is coming from a 4-3 victory against the White Sox on Sunday.

Houston averages 4.26 runs per game and allows 3.45 runs per game. They might not have the strongest batting team in the league, but do have a solid pitching staff under their wing. At the time of this writing, the Astros have the third-best pitching stall in the MLB.

Yordan Alvarez holds the team-best record with 18 home runs and 47 RBIs. He has a .311 batting average to go with a .403 on-base percentage so far this season. Meanwhile, the Astros starting pitcher goes to Jose Urquidy, who is 5-3 this season with a 4.99 ERA, 1.52 WHIT, and a.313 batting average against.

Mets vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends

The Mets are 5-5 in their last ten road games.
The Mets are 1-5 in their last six road games against a right-handed starter.
The totals have gone over in three of their last five road games.
The Astros are 5-5 in their last ten games at Minute Maid Park.
The Astros are 6-4 in their last ten games against the Mets.
The totals have gone under in three of the Astros’ last ten home games against the Mets.

Mets vs. Astros Betting Prediction

The Mets giving Trevor Williams more exposure could be a gamble here. Although he can produce impressive results once in a while, taking the risk against a more composed Astros team might prove demanding. On the other hand, Urquidy delivered more consistent figures for his side and is likely to help the Astros keep the pressure going. There’s little margin for error in this matchup, which makes it an even more exciting game to watch for baseball fans and bettors.

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