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The Houston Astros and the New York Mets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Shea Stadium. The Astros will give the ball to starter Brian Moehler in this one. Righthander Moehler is 9-4 this season with a 3.64 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Michael Pelfrey who starts for the Mets. Righthander Pelfrey is 12-8 with a 3.86 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros defeated the Mets 6-4 in 10 innings as a +200 underdog on Sunday. The 10 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (8.5). Brad Ausmus and Darin Erstad each delivered a solo home run in the tenth inning for Houston, while Hunter Pence hit a two-run home run in the win. Carlos Beltran was 2-3 with a home run and three RBI for the Mets and Fernando Tatis also had an RBI. Current streak: Houston has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games. Team records: Houston: 66-64 SU New York: 72-59 SU Houston most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Cincinnati are 9-1 After playing NY Mets are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 New York most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 8-2 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Mets Houston is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games Houston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets's last 9 games at home NY Mets are 10-3 SU in its last 13 games NY Mets are 18-7 SU in its last 25 games at home NY Mets are 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Houston Next up: Houston home to Cincinnati, Tuesday, August 26 NY Mets at Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 26