Mets-Astros Vegas Betting Odds

The New York Mets will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Sunday when they take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Oliver Perez will be the starting pitcher for the Mets on this day. Lefthander Perez is 7-6 this season with a 4.02 ERA. The Astros will counter Perez with Randy Wolf. Lefthander Wolf has a 4.79 ERA to go along with a 6-10 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Astros, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Astros rallied for two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday, as they defeated the Mets 5-4. The Astros won the game as +120 underdogs, while the nine runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8). Kazuo Matsui went 2-for-5 with a solo home run for the Astros. Jose Valverde tossed a scoreless ninth inning for his fifth win. Damion Easiley smacked a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Mets, who were -140 underdogs in that game. Aaron Heilman gave up the winning run and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: New York has lost 3 straight games. Houston has won 2 straight games. Team records: New York: 58-52 SU Houston: 52-57 SU New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing San Diego are 5-5 After playing Houston are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 Houston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Chi Cubs are 6-4 After playing NY Mets are 5-5 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: NY Mets are 16-8 SU in its last 24 games NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road NY Mets are 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: NY Mets home to San Diego, Tuesday, August 5 Houston at Chi Cubs, Monday, August 4