The Houston Astros host the New York Mets for the second game of their series on Friday, March 28. First pitch from Daikin Park is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on Apple TV+.
Framber Valdez powered the Astros to a 3-1 win on Opening Day with seven scoreless innings. The southpaw struck out four and allowed four hits and two walks. Mets vs Astros odds for Friday have the Astros favored to win again as they are -118 moneyline favorites while the Mets are +100 underdogs. The over/under is set at 8 total runs (-120o / -102u).
Find my Friday MLB betting preview and Mets vs Astros prediction below, which feature strikeout prop picks for both starting pitchers — Tylor Megill and Hunter Brown.
Mets vs Astros Predictions
- Mets vs Astros picks: Hunter Brown Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-130) & Tylor Megill Under 4.5 Strikeouts (-115)
My Mets vs Astros best bets are Hunter Brown's strikeout total over and Tylor Megill's strikeout total under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Mets vs Astros Odds, Spread, Over/Under, Best Bets
| New York Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 8 -120o / -102u | +100 |
| Houston Astros Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -182 | 8 -120o / -102u | -118 |
- Mets vs Astros Moneyline: Mets +100, Astros -118
- Mets vs Astros Spread: Mets -1.5 (+150), Astros +1.5 (-182)
- Mets vs Astros Total: 8 (-120o / -102u)
- Mets vs Astros Best Bets: Hunter Brown Over 5.5 Strikeouts; Tylor Megill Under 4.5 Strikeouts
Mets vs Astros Friday Preview, Starting Lineups, Predictions
Mets Preview
Mets Starting Lineup
- SS Francisco Lindor
- RF Juan Soto
- 1B Pete Alonso
- LF Brandon Nimmo
- 3B Mark Vientos
- DH Jesse Winker
- CF Tyrone Taylor
- 2B Brett Baty
- C Luis Torrens
- Starting Pitcher: RHP Tylor Megill
Astros Preview
Astros Starting Lineup
- LF Jose Altuve
- 3B Isaac Paredes
- DH Yordan Alvarez
- 1B Christian Walker
- C Yainer Diaz
- SS Jeremy Pena
- RF Cam Smith
- 2B Brendan Rodgers
- CF Jake Meyers
- Starting Pitcher: RHP Hunter Brown
