Mets vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 19

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  • The Astros are -120 favorites vs the Mets
  • Mets starting pitcher: Maxwell Scherzer
  • Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The New York Mets (+100) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-120) on Monday, June 19, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston.

The Astros are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+165).

The Mets vs Astros Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Mets are 33-38 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 35-37 ATS.

Mets vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Mets+1.5 -200O 7.5 -110+100
Astros -1.5 +165U 7.5 -110-120

Mets vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 57.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Mets and Astros and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 18 games (+12.40 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 21 games (+10.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Starling Marte has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 22 away games (+9.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Francisco Alvarez has hit the Runs Over in 8 of his last 10 away games (+8.95 Units / 86% ROI)
  • Tommy Pham has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.15 Units / 40% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jose Abreu has hit the Runs Under in 34 of his last 46 games (+10.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 16 games (+9.05 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Jose Abreu has hit the Total Bases Under in 35 of his last 50 games (+8.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Yordan Alvarez has hit the Runs Over in 31 of his last 50 games (+8.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Jake Meyers has hit the Singles Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 62% ROI)

Astros vs Mets Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Starling Marte 0.5 +675 0.5 -2500
Tommy Pham 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Mark Canha 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Astros vs Mets Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Starling Marte 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Tommy Pham 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Mark Canha 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Astros vs Mets RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Abreu 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Starling Marte 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Tommy Pham 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Mark Canha 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Astros vs Mets Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Max Scherzer 5.5 -155 5.5 +120
Hunter Brown 5.5 -135 5.5 +100
  • The New York Mets have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 61 games (+5.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Mets have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.10 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 41 games (+13.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+7.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 29 of their last 49 games (+7.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+2.85 Units / 5% ROI)

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 26-45 against the Run Line (-24.1 Units / -26.97% ROI).

  • 33-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -21 Units / -20.51% ROI
  • 32-38 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.9 Units / -12.68% ROI
  • 38-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.7 Units / 3.45% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Astros have gone 35-37 against the Run Line (-5.05 Units / -5.42% ROI).

  • 39-33 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -5.93% ROI
  • 35-36 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.85 Units / -6.09% ROI
  • 36-35 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.3 Units / -2.92% ROI

Max Scherzer has not allowed a walk in his last 83 PAs against a RHH dating back to April 19th — George Kirby has the longest active streak at 108.

Max Scherzer has allowed a slugging percentage of .814 (35 Total Bases / 43 ABs) when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 28 total IP; League Avg: .439 — first Percentile.

Max Scherzer has a strike rate of 70% (1,134/1,616) against right-handed batters since last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 92 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 99th Percentile.

Max Scherzer has walked 2 of 121 batters (2%) over the last 30 days (5 games) — tied for best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 100th Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opposing hitters have a chase rate of just 12% (12/102) against Hunter Brown when he’s behind in the count this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 58% (142/244) against Hunter Brown since last season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 92 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 18% (45/244) against Hunter Brown since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 92 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Hunter Brown has thrown breaking pitches 57% of the time (333/586) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 30% — 100th Percentile.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Mets are just 22-13 (.629) when scoring 5 or more runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .785.

The Mets are just 9-13 (.409) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .682.

The Mets are just 5-4 (.556) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .781.

The Mets are just 2-6 (.250) after a loss as underdogs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Astros are 7-3 (.700) after a loss as underdogs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

The Astros are just 1-5 (.167) after a win as underdogs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .452.

The Astros are 63-13 (.829) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .699.

The Astros are 145-89 (.620) since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Mets hitters have just 540 strikeouts in 2,714 PA’s (20%) against LHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets hitters have just 158 strikeouts in 791 PA’s (20%) against LHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Mets are batting .259 on the road since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .331 (6,168 PA’s) against RHP since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Astros hitters have just 445 strikeouts in 2,562 PA’s (17%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters have just 825 strikeouts in 4,643 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.74 pitches per plate appearance against LHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

Astros hitters have put just 33% of balls in play to the right side of the field since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Mets pitchers since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 30% of their games since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Astros pitchers since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Astros have allowed 3.37 runs per game (388/115) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.40.

The Astros pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games on the road since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Astros vs. Mets Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Lance McCullers Jr. (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Garcia (Astros): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Brantley (Astros): Shoulder, D10
  • Yordan Alvarez (Astros): Oblique, D10
  • José Urquidy (Astros): Shoulder, D15
  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Shoulder, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Mets): Lat, D60
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Edwin Uceta (Mets): Ankle, D15
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Timothy Locastro (Mets): Back, D60
  • José Quintana (Mets): Rib, D60

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