Mets vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026, 11:10PM | Published: Aug 27, 2026, 8:45PM
The New York Mets will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, beginning at 9:10am AEST.
Christian Scott (4-3, 3.73 ERA) will get the ball for the Mets, while the Astros are going with Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.51 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's NY Mets vs Houston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 52% chance of winning against the Mets at Citi Field.
Mets vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mets $2.05, Astros $1.80
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.62), Astros -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $2.05 and the Astros at $1.80.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Mets vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Mets vs Astros betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Mets to win is our preferred option due to the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Mets vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Mets vs Houston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the NY Mets vs Houston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Mets and Astros at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday 29 August 2026
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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