MLB Odds: Astros-Mets prediction, odds and pick

The Houston Astros and New York Mets are playing each other on Tuesday night. The Astros are the best team in the AL West with a 45-27 record. New Yorkers are second in their division with 47- 27 record, but they lost both games against them last week.

The Mets will start Carlos Carrasco against the Astros. The last time the Mets faced Carraresco, they beat him with three home runs and five runs. Framber Valdez will make the start for the Houston Astros and he's been nothing short of elite this season. He has a 2.90 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP on the season and his WHip is .91 on road.

The Mets have been one of the best teams in the MLB at covering the spread. They hold an overall record of 42-32 against thespread. New York is 18-16 ATS when they play in Citi Field. Carrasco has been a far more reliable pitcher at home than away. The Astros are a much worse offensive team when playing on the road.

The Mets should keep things close enough to cover against the Astros.