Houston Astros (38-40) vs. New York Mets (37-39)
As MLB season ramps up, Friday night’s match-up between Houston Astros and New York Mets at Citi Field should provide an unforgettable battle. Both clubs sit just under.500, with Astros sitting at 38-40 and Mets trailing slightly at 37-39, suggesting an evenly-balanced contest. Baseball free pick enthusiasts could look towards this match for inspiration when setting their wager on June 28, starting 7:10 PM ET.
The Astros enter this game riding an impressive recent streak of wins; having taken five out of their previous matches against the spread and thus creating momentum. Their offense boasts an average team batting average of .262 while notable sluggers have amassed 94 homers. Meanwhile, their pitching staff holds respectable 4.13 ERA/WHIP ratios suggesting solid defense performance; combined together these elements make for a balanced team ready to challenge Mets at home.
On the other side of things are the Mets who boast a slightly less impressive recent form, posting only three wins out of their past five matches to post a 3-2 record and maintain team stats similar to the Astros with an batting average of .248 and 90 homers; their pitchers maintain an ERA of 4.09 while keeping a lower WHIP to keep the match close pitching-wise; their home field advantage could prove crucial – their record indicates this much.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets Game Info
| When: | Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Citi Field |
| TV: | ATV+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Ronel Blanco (8-2, 2.34 ERA) vs. Jose Quintana (3-5, 4.58 ERA)
Ronel Blanco has been outstanding this season for the Houston Astros, showing impressive control and efficiency on the mound. Boasting an 8-2 record with an ERA of 2.34 and an impressive 0.97 WHIP along with low opponent batting average (.239); Blanco stands out not just in wins but in his ability to suppress opposing hitters with his 0.97 WHIP as evidenced by an effective strikeout-to-walk ratio; it indicates his ability to manage innings effectively without giving away critical hits or bases ; Blanco uses both fastballs and sliders to keep opposing batters off-balance resulting in 84.2 innings; this mix resulted in 79 strikeouts!
Jose Quintana of the New York Mets has struggled this year, posting only 5 wins over 7 starts with an ERA of 4.58. His struggles are evident through a 1.32 WHIP and 12 homers allowed in 78 innings; these statistics demonstrate an increased susceptibility to major hits under pressure. Yet this veteran pitcher still managed 58 strikeouts using reliable curveball and changeup pitches; his challenge against Astros will be mitigating their powerful lineup while finding rhythm early in games.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Bettors should keep tabs on developments surrounding game day as it approaches; once released, insights and recommendations for betting odds will be updated accordingly.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
The Astros have shown impressive form both overall and against the spread in recent contests, showing they not only win but cover expectations – making them potentially safer bets than some rival teams. Their ability to perform under pressure at Citi Field will once more be put through its paces.
New York Mets Betting Trends
The Mets have been less consistent, posting mixed records in recent games and against the spread. Their superior home performance gives them an advantage that could affect betting trends as they attempt to leverage home field advantage.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets 6/28/24 Betting Picks
Due to Houston’s current momentum and starting pitcher strength, we lean toward them for this matchup; however, due to them playing at home and the potential of an unpredictable matchup being present it remains a tough call.
Watching how starting pitchers handle early innings could yield great value in best live betting; over/under and prop bets depend heavily on early game events.
Expect an extremely close matchup, yet with Blanco leading their squad and taking full advantage of recent momentum, the Astros may just pull away with an upset win against the Mets. This prediction assumes current forms remain intact and that Astros capitalize on it!
