Mets vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 28, 2026, 1:56AM | Published: Aug 27, 2026, 8:45PM
The New York Mets will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Citi Field on Saturday, commencing at 9:10am AEST.
The Mets will have Christian Scott (4-3, 3.73 ERA) start, while the Astros are going with Hunter Brown (3-3, 3.51 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mets vs Astros game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on 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 is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Mets and the Astros an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Mets vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.91, Astros $1.91
- 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 $1.91 and the Astros at $1.91.
The Mets are 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 analytics 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: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Mets vs Astros best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
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.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the NY Mets vs Houston game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Astros at Citi Field is scheduled to commence 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 noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Houston predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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