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Astros set to face Mets in three-game series with Blanco on the mound, favorite in betting odds

The Houston Astros are preparing to face off against the New York Mets in a three-game series starting on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. The Astros are coming off a successful two-game series sweep against the Colorado Rockies, while the Mets also swept the New York Yankees in their recent series. Ronel Blanco (ERA: 2.34) will be the starting pitcher for the Astros, while Jose Quintana (ERA: 4.58) will take the mound for the Mets. Houston is currently the betting favorite, opening at -116 with the current line set at Houston -110.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Astros -110 | Mets -101
• Spread: Astros -1.5 (+145) | Mets +1.5 (-168)
• Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 52%.

Houston vs New York Stats

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have recently swept the Colorado Rockies, bringing their record to 40-40 and back to .500. The team's success has been largely due to their strong offense, currently leading the majors in various slashing categories. They have performed well against left-handed pitchers and have shown improvement in their offensive stats throughout June. In their upcoming game against Quintana, key players like Bregman, Singleton, and Alvarez have had success at the plate, while Altuve has struggled. The Astros will start Ronel Blanco, who has an impressive 7-2 record with a 2.34 ERA and has performed well in his recent outings. Overall, Houston has a team ERA of 4.06, ranking 18th in the league. Despite their average record, the Astros have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 12th in offense and 13th in defense, with an average of 4.56 runs scored per game and 4.25 runs allowed per game respectively.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets, with a record of 39-39, recently swept the New York Yankees in a two-game series. The team will be starting left-hander Jose Quintana, who has a 3-5 record with a 4.58 ERA. In his last start, Quintana threw 6.1 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs. At home, Quintana has a 1-3 record with a 3.49 ERA. The Mets as a team have a 4.09 ERA, ranking 19th in the league. They have a slash line of .250/.323/.415, ranking eighth, sixth, and eighth in the majors. At home, their slash line is .225/.302/.373, while in June it is .287/.354/.504. JD Martinez is the only player on the Houston team who has faced Quintana, going 0-for-2. The Mets have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 8th in offense, scoring an average of 4.71 runs per game. Their defense ranks 22nd, giving up an average of 4.70 runs per game. Houston recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against New York.

Houston Astros and Starting Pitcher Blanco Provide Favorable Betting Opportunity Against New York Mets

Both the Houston Astros and New York Mets are showing signs of improvement in their performances this season. However, with Blanco as the starting pitcher for the Astros, it presents a favorable opportunity to bet on the moneyline. Blanco has demonstrated consistency and effectiveness on the road throughout this season, showcasing a strong pitching record. The Houston Astros have also performed well in games where Blanco has started, boasting an impressive 11-3 record. With Blanco's reliable pitching and the Astros' improving offense, it is likely that they will secure a win against the Mets. Therefore, I recommend taking the Houston Astros on the moneyline in this match-up.

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