New York Mets vs Houston Astros predictions, Aug 28, 2026

Aug 28, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY Mets

Houston

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As the New York Mets prepare to host the Houston Astros at Citi Field on August 28, 2026, both teams approach the contest with similar recent form, winning 2 of their last 5 matches. The Mets, playing at home, will look to capitalize on their familiar surroundings, while the Astros aim to assert their dominance as a visiting team.

The Mets’ offense has shown flashes of potential but has struggled with consistency, which could be a critical factor against a solid Astros pitching staff. The Astros, renowned for their strategic approach and offensive power, have often found success on the road, making them a formidable opponent. Bookmakers currently favor the Astros at 1.79 away odds, compared to the Mets’ 2.06 home odds.

Our model suggests a slight edge for the Astros, with a 51.9% probability of an away victory, while the Mets sit at 48.1% for a home win. The predicted final score of 5-3 in favor of Houston implies a competitive matchup, but the outcome remains uncertain. As both teams look to refine their strategies, fans can expect an engaging contest that could tilt in either direction.

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NY Mets
46.4%		 Houston
53.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:5

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Betting Odds

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WilliamHill 2.10 1.81
Best for US Customers 2.03 1.76

Latest Results

26.08.26 New York Mets – Milwaukee Brewers – 1:8
25.08.26 New York Mets – Milwaukee Brewers – 3:2
23.08.26 Chicago White Sox – New York Mets – 2:1
22.08.26 Chicago White Sox – New York Mets – 5:10
21.08.26 Chicago White Sox – New York Mets – 6:4		 26.08.26 New York Yankees – Houston Astros – 9:3
25.08.26 New York Yankees – Houston Astros – 7:9
23.08.26 Houston Astros – Athletics Baseball – 6:7
22.08.26 Houston Astros – Athletics Baseball – 3:4
21.08.26 Houston Astros – Athletics Baseball – 4:0

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 13 and 6).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 8 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 81:92. (average 4.1:4.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Mets won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 5 matches, and goals 45:58. (average 4.5:5.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    19.03.26 Houston Astros – New York Mets – 2:6
    14.03.26 Houston Astros – New York Mets – 8:2
    01.03.26 New York Mets – Houston Astros – 4:3
    24.02.26 New York Mets – Houston Astros – 6:6
    29.03.25 Houston Astros – New York Mets – 2:1

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 133 79 54 595:548 0.594
    2 New York Yankees 132 75 57 595:491 0.568
    3 Boston Red Sox 133 73 60 600:499 0.549
    4 Chicago White Sox 133 70 63 641:597 0.526
    5 Cleveland Guardians 134 68 66 543:547 0.507
    6 Houston Astros 133 66 67 608:656 0.496
    7 Texas Rangers 134 66 68 543:590 0.493
    8 Toronto Blue Jays 134 65 69 527:581 0.485
    9 Baltimore Orioles 134 65 69 609:633 0.485
    10 Seattle Mariners 134 64 70 526:583 0.478
    11 Minnesota Twins 134 64 70 615:671 0.478
    12 Detroit Tigers 133 62 71 592:522 0.466
    13 Kansas City Royals 134 59 75 565:657 0.440
    14 Athletics 134 53 81 585:770 0.396
    15 Los Angeles Angels 134 52 82 548:623 0.388

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 133 82 51 660:493 0.617
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 133 80 53 661:512 0.602
    3 Atlanta Braves 133 78 55 624:512 0.586
    4 Chicago Cubs 134 76 58 695:576 0.567
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 134 74 60 608:585 0.552
    6 San Diego Padres 134 72 62 569:552 0.537
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 134 71 63 605:600 0.530
    8 Miami Marlins 134 68 66 582:563 0.507
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 135 67 68 600:613 0.496
    10 Pittsburgh Pirates 135 65 70 657:633 0.481
    11 Cincinnati Reds 134 63 71 548:648 0.470
    12 Washington Nationals 136 63 73 704:692 0.463
    13 New York Mets 133 60 73 550:596 0.451
    14 San Francisco Giants 133 54 79 540:614 0.406
    15 Colorado Rockies 134 52 82 637:775 0.388

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