New York Mets at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions – USA TODAY Sportsbook Wire

The New York Mets (45-24) begin an interleague back-to-back with the Houston Astros (41-25) Tuesday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Lets analyze Tipico Sportsbooks lines around the Mets vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.

N.Y. is 7-3 straight up (SU) in the last 10 games, which includes winning 3 of 4 at home vs. the Miami Marlins Friday-Monday.

Houston is 6-4 SU in the last 10 and has won 2 consecutive series 2-1 at the Texas Rangers and then at home vs. the Chicago White Sox last weekend.

Tuesdays Mets-Astros meeting is their 1st of the season and these teams have another back-to-back in N.Y. scheduled June 28-29.

RHP Trevor Williamsvs. RHP Jose Urquidy

Williams is 1-3 with a 3.53 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 35 2/3 IP over 5 starts and 7 relief appearances.

Urquidy is 5-3 with a 4.99 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 61 1/3 IP over 12 starts.

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Mets 6, Astros 5

BETa half-unit on theMETS (+110)because they are more productive vs. right-handed pitching than the Astros (-135) and theres a Pros vs. Joes scenario in the betting market with the presumed sharp money coming in on N.Y.

The Mets are 30-14 SU against righty starters while the Astros are 27-18 SU. Also, N.Y.s lineup is better than Houstons vs. right-handed pitching in runs per 9 (5.4-4.7), wRC+ (118-114) and wOBA (.330-.322), per FanGraphs.

Also, around 70% of the money is on the Mets whereas nearly 60% of the bets placed are on the Astros, according to VegasInsider.com. Typically, its better to follow the money when its counter to the public since professional bettors are putting up a lot more dough than your average Joe.

BETonly a half-unit on theMETS (+110)since the pitching matchup is a wash and the Astros are one of the best teams in the American League.

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The Mets +1.5 (-180) is the right side because they are 22-13 RL on the road. But, N.Y.s insurance is far too expensive and the alternate RL is a no-go since the Astros are 7-2 RL as underdogs. Maybe if the Mets had a better starter on the mound, Id sprinkle on their alternate RL.

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-135)since neither starter is a top-of-the-rotation guy and both lineups are stacked and rake right-handed pitching. Also, the weather forecast is predicting hitter-friendly conditions including a 93 night with 11 mph winds blowing out to right-center field.

However, Minute Maid Park is a pitcher-friendly venue, which helps explain Houstons 10-18-1 O/U record at home. Plus the Astros are 18-38-1 O/U as favorites.

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