Astros vs. Mets Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, Aug. 28

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The Houston Astros have taken over the top spot in the American League West, fighting their way back to a .500 record at 67-67. They'll look to build on that record over the weekend when they take on the New York Mets.

It's been a disastrous season for the Mets, currently sitting in last place in the American League East at 60-74.

Let's dive into the odds and my best bets for this interleague showdown.

Astros vs. Mets Odds, Run Line, and Total

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

Run line

• Astros -1.5 (+158)
• Mets +1.5 (-194)

Moneyline

• Astros -106
• Mets -102

Total

• OVER 7.5 (-122)
• UNDER 7.5 (+100)

Astros vs. Mets Probable Pitchers

• Houston: Hunter Brown, RHP (3-3, 3.51 ERA)
• New York: Christian Scott, RHP (4-3, 3.73 ERA)

Astros vs. Mets How to Watch

• Date: Friday, August 28
• Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Venue: Citi Field
• How to Watch (TV): SNY, Space City Home Network
• Astros record: 67-67
• Mets record: 60-74

Astros vs. Mets Best MLB Prop Bet

• Hunter Brown OVER 5.5 Strikeouts (+120)

The New York Mets have struggled with their plate discipline lately. Over the past 30 days, they rank 23rd in strikeout rate, striking out on 23.7% of their plate appearances. Let's bet on their strikeout woes to continue tonight when they face Hunter Brown of the Astros.

Astros vs. Mets Prediction and Best Bet

There was a moment earlier this month when the Mets' offense started to wake up, but they've fallen back asleep over the past two weeks, ranking 18th in wRC+ over the past 14 days. Meanwhile, the Astros are eighth in wRC+ in that time frame, which is what helped them climb back up to the top spot in the American League West.

I'll back the Astros at -106 odds tonight, which is more than a fair price for them against the struggling Mets.

Pick: Astros -106 via FanDuel

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