The Houston Astros (68-67) visit the New York Mets (60-75) on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Both teams have struggled this season, but Houston holds a better record. The betting lines reflect a close game with some interesting nuances.
Houston is the away team, priced at +125 on the moneyline. This means a $100 bet would win $125 if the Astros take the win outright. The Mets are slight favorites at -134, requiring a $134 bet to win $100. This suggests the sportsbook sees the Mets as a modest favorite despite their worse record, likely due to home-field advantage.
Looking at the spread, the Astros are +1.5 at -175, meaning they must lose by no more than one run or win outright for the bet to pay. The negative odds indicate this is the safer bet. The Mets are -1.5 at +144, so they need to win by two or more runs for a payout. The higher return on the Mets spread bet shows the sportsbook expects a close game.
The total is set at 8.0 runs. The under is slightly favored at -115, meaning the sportsbook expects a lower-scoring game. The over is at -105, just a bit less popular.
Overall, the lines suggest a tight matchup with a slight edge to the Mets at home. Betting Houston on the spread offers some value, but the safer play might be the under on total runs. Either way, expect a competitive game.