New York Mets vs Houston Astros predictions, Aug 29, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the New York Mets prepare to face off against the Houston Astros on August 29, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent forms into this matchup. The Mets have struggled, securing victory in just 1 of their last 5 outings, indicating a possible need for tactical adjustments to enhance their offense. Their recent difficulties may stem from inconsistent hitting, which could be challenged by the Astros’ solid pitching staff.

On the other hand, the Astros have managed to capture 3 wins in their last 5 games, showcasing a resilient approach both at the plate and on the mound. This form has played a crucial role in their success, underpinned by a balanced lineup capable of producing runs consistently.

The bookmakers have set the odds at 1.68 for a Mets victory and 2.22 for an Astros win, reflecting the home advantage for New York while acknowledging Houston’s recent effectiveness. Our model gives a slight edge to the Mets with a 57.7% probability of winning, while attributing a 42.3% chance to an Astros victory. The predicted final score of 5-3 suggests a potentially high-scoring affair, but as always in baseball, outcomes remain unpredictable.

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NY Mets
56.9%		 Houston
43.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 5:3

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 1.70 2.18
MarathonBet 1.72 2.27
WilliamHill 1.70 2.25
Best for US Customers 1.66 2.19

Latest Results

28.08.26 New York Mets – Houston Astros – 1:3
27.08.26 New York Mets – Milwaukee Brewers – 2:8
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		 28.08.26 New York Mets – Houston Astros – 1:3
27.08.26 New York Yankees – Houston Astros – 2:5
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

Facts

  • A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 13 and 6).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 2.
  • NY Mets is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Houston has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, NY Mets has had a series of home games.
  • Recently, Houston has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 82:95. (average 4.1:4.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Mets won 4 matches, drew 1 match, lost 6 matches, and goals 46:61. (average 4.2:5.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.08.26 New York Mets – Houston Astros – 1:3
    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

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 134 80 54 604:552 0.597
    2 New York Yankees 134 76 58 597:496 0.567
    3 Boston Red Sox 134 73 61 600:500 0.545
    4 Chicago White Sox 134 71 63 648:601 0.530
    5 Cleveland Guardians 135 68 67 543:550 0.504
    6 Houston Astros 135 68 67 616:658 0.504
    7 Baltimore Orioles 135 66 69 613:636 0.489
    8 Texas Rangers 135 66 69 544:596 0.489
    9 Toronto Blue Jays 136 66 70 537:595 0.485
    10 Seattle Mariners 135 64 71 527:591 0.474
    11 Minnesota Twins 135 64 71 619:678 0.474
    12 Detroit Tigers 134 62 72 593:524 0.463
    13 Kansas City Royals 136 61 75 581:659 0.449
    14 Athletics 135 53 82 588:774 0.393
    15 Los Angeles Angels 135 52 83 551:628 0.385

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 135 84 51 674:496 0.622
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 135 81 54 663:514 0.600
    3 Atlanta Braves 135 80 55 631:516 0.593
    4 Chicago Cubs 135 76 59 703:586 0.563
    5 Philadelphia Phillies 135 75 60 613:588 0.556
    6 San Diego Padres 135 72 63 573:561 0.533
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 135 71 64 606:606 0.526
    8 Miami Marlins 135 68 67 584:572 0.504
    9 St.Louis Cardinals 136 68 68 604:614 0.500
    10 Pittsburgh Pirates 136 65 71 658:637 0.478
    11 Cincinnati Reds 135 64 71 558:656 0.474
    12 Washington Nationals 137 64 73 713:694 0.467
    13 New York Mets 135 60 75 553:607 0.444
    14 San Francisco Giants 134 55 79 546:615 0.410
    15 Colorado Rockies 135 52 83 641:781 0.385

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