Houston Astros defeat New York Mets 6-3: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 6, New York Mets 3
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Citi Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The total pushed: 9 runs, exactly the closing total of 9.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Ethan Pecko (Houston Astros): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Jeremy Pena (Houston Astros): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Zac Thornton (New York Mets): 5.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Francisco Lindor (New York Mets): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. New York Mets?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 3 runs.
The run line opened at pick'em and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The total pushed: 9 runs combined, exactly the closing total of 9.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Houston Astros vs. New York Mets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the New York Mets between the open and the close, and the Houston Astros covered.
Houston Astros and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 69-68 in the 2026 regular season (33-35 at home, 36-33 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 64 of 133 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 67 times and under 58 times, with 8 pushes.
This result left the New York Mets 61-76 in the 2026 regular season (32-39 at home, 29-37 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 62 of 135 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 59 times and under 65 times, with 11 pushes.
What's next for Houston Astros and New York Mets?
Next for the Houston Astros: the Chicago White Sox at home on Monday, August 31, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: at the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday, August 31, 2026.