Houston Astros defeat New York Mets 3-1: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 3, New York Mets 1
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 3-1 on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Citi Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 4 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Hunter Brown (Houston Astros): 6.2 innings, 1 earned run, 10 strikeouts.
- Daulton Varsho (Houston Astros): 1-for-4, 2 RBIs.
- Christian Scott (New York Mets): 5.1 innings, 3 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Francisco Lindor (New York Mets): 1-for-4, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. New York Mets?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went under: 4 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 4.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Houston Astros at -106 and the New York Mets at -107. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New York Mets a 50% favorite. The Houston Astros won as the underdog at -106: $94.34 profit on a $100 bet.
Houston Astros and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 68-67 in the 2026 regular season (33-35 at home, 35-32 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 63 of 131 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 67 times and under 58 times, with 6 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Houston Astros.
This result left the New York Mets 60-75 in the 2026 regular season (31-38 at home, 29-37 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 61 of 133 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 59 times and under 65 times, with 9 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the New York Mets.
What's next for Houston Astros and New York Mets?
Next for the Houston Astros: at the New York Mets on Saturday, August 29, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the Houston Astros at home on Saturday, August 29, 2026.