New York Mets vs Houston Astros MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMarch 29, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:March 29, 2025 ,

MLB New York vs Houston Astros Prediction March 29, 2025

The New York Mets and the Houston Astros are set to meet at Daikin Park on Saturday, March 29, 2025. The game will start at 7:15 PM under the night sky. As one of the first games of the regular season, fans will look to see how both teams perform after spring training.

Mets vs. Astros Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: 107. The Mets have shown strong pitching in spring training with a 3.38 ERA. Their recent win against the Astros also adds confidence.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (101). Both teams have low batting averages early in the season, and their pitching has been effective with ERAs around 1.50.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets ended spring training with a balanced record of 13-13.
  • Last season, the Mets had a strong division record of 30-22.
  • In spring training, the Houston Astros had a better record than the Mets, finishing at 16-12.
  • The Astros and Mets both have a 1-1 record in the regular season so far.
  • During a spring training game, Tylor Megill of the Mets pitched 5 innings, allowing only 1 run against the Astros.

Mets vs Astros Preview

The New York Mets will take on the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Saturday night. Griffin Canning will start for the Mets. In his recent spring training games, Canning showed strong performances, especially against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he allowed no runs in 3 2/3 innings.

On the other side, Spencer Arrighetti will pitch for the Astros. Arrighetti had a mixed spring training, with his best game against the New York Yankees, allowing no hits in two innings. Fans will watch closely as these pitchers look to set the tone for their teams in the regular season opener.

Astros Aim for Strong Start at Home

The Houston Astros are ready to begin their home games with high hopes. Jeremy Peña, Jake Meyers, and Yainer Diaz have shown early promise. Peña and Diaz both have a .333 batting average, while Meyers leads with a .500 average. Spencer Arrighetti will take the mound for the Astros. During spring training, he had a 4.18 ERA, showing some ups and downs. His best outing was against the Yankees, allowing no hits and striking out three. The Astros’ overall team stats from spring training show a batting average of .245. Their pitching staff had a .233 batting average against, ranking them third. They are looking to improve their regular season stats, which currently include a .172 batting average and a 1.50 ERA.

Mets Look to Build Momentum on the Road

The New York Mets have some key hitters to watch. Pete Alonso stands out with a .500 batting average and a .750 on-base percentage. Starling Marte and Juan Soto both have a .333 batting average, showing their potential to contribute to the team’s offense. Griffin Canning will pitch for the Mets. In spring training, he had a 3.38 ERA. His best performance was against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he allowed just one hit and no runs. The Mets’ team stats from spring training show a batting average of .227. Their pitching staff had a .227 batting average against, ranking them second. They aim to improve their regular season stats, which currently include a .183 batting average and a 1.59 ERA.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets MoneyLine is a solid pick due to their strong pitching in spring training, with a 3.38 ERA. Griffin Canning’s recent performances show he can keep runs low, with only two earned runs in his last start. The Mets’ recent win against the Astros adds to their confidence, showing they can perform well against tough teams.

The Under 8.5 pick looks promising because both teams have low batting averages early in the season. The Mets have a .183 average, while the Astros are at .172. With both teams having effective pitching, the chances of a high-scoring game are low. This supports the prediction for a game with fewer runs.

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