New York Mets vs Houston Astros

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WLWWRuns 40-521st in AL West Division · 66-67
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AI match analysis

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New York Mets win
45%
Houston Astros win
55%

Predicted score: 4-5

The data suggests a competitive matchup where the Houston Astros hold a slight edge over the New York Mets. While both teams have a 50% win rate at home and away, the Astros' slightly better overall performance and recent head-to-head success provide a favorable backdrop. Given the Mets' struggles scoring runs recently, the predicted score slightly favors the visiting Astros.

  • Houston Astros rank 6th in the American League with a slightly better win percentage than the Mets at 0.496.
  • Mets have averaged 3.3 runs scored and 4.2 runs allowed in their last 10 games, indicating struggles on both sides of scoring.
  • Astros have won 3 of their last 10 games, scoring an average of 3.9 runs but allowing 5.4 runs, showing vulnerability but recent positive momentum against tough opponents.
AI ConfidenceModerate confidence
63/100

Confidence is moderate because the two teams are closely matched, which limits confidence, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.

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Why AI favors Houston Astros

  • Higher league positionHouston Astros

    Houston Astros sit 4 places above New York Mets in the table.

    #1 vs #5
  • Historical edgeHouston Astros

    Houston Astros have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

    4/5 H2H wins
  • Sharper attackHouston Astros

    Houston Astros are averaging 4 runs scored per game over their recent matches.

    4/game
  • Tighter defenseNew York Mets

    New York Mets are conceding just 4.2 runs per game over their recent matches.

    4.2/game conceded

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

What could change the prediction

  • Close matchup

    The model gives the favorite only a 55% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.

Match trends

  • New York Mets have averaged 3 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Houston Astros have averaged 4 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • New York Mets are unbeaten in 1 of the last 5 meetings with Houston Astros.
Odds not available for this match yet.

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

1New York Mets wins
4Houston Astros wins
11-19Runs

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5
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
Cleveland Guardians
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6
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7
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8
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9
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10
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11
Minnesota Twins
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12
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13
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14
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15
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
Colorado Rockies
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1
Milwaukee Brewers
1338251+16762
2
Los Angeles Dodgers
1338053+14960
3
Atlanta Braves
1337855+11259
4
Chicago Cubs
1347658+11957
5
Philadelphia Phillies
1347460+2355
6
San Diego Padres
1347262+1754
7
Arizona Diamondbacks
1347163+553
8
Miami Marlins
1346866+1951
9
St.Louis Cardinals
1346668-1549
10
Pittsburgh Pirates
1356570+2448
11
Cincinnati Reds
1346371-10047
12
Washington Nationals
1356273+646
13
New York Mets
1336073-4645
14
San Francisco Giants
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15
Colorado Rockies
1335281-13239

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win New York Mets vs Houston Astros?+

Our AI model favors Houston Astros to win, with a 55% probability (New York Mets 45%).

What time does New York Mets vs Houston Astros start?+

First pitch is at Aug 30, 2026, 7:10 PM (your local time, based on your device).