New York Mets (58-50) vs. Houston Astros (50-57)

P.Martinez(R) vs. B.Backe(R)

Date: 8/1/08

Odds

• BodogLife.com's betting odds for this game is New York Mets (-115) / Houston Astros (107).
• The sportsbooks don't believe there is a clear advantage to either team.
• Houston Astros is a small puppy.

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Home/Away/Overall Moneyline Records

• The Houston Astros have a 26-26 record at home this season.
• The New York Mets have a 26-30 record on the road this season.
• The New York Mets are 58-50 on the season.
• The Houston Astros are 50-57 on the season.

Game Characteristics

• This is a non-divisional rivalry game.
• The New York Mets have a 37-31 record in non-divisional rivalry games.
• The Houston Astros have a 29-31 record in non-divisional rivalry games.
• This is the first game of the series.

Houston Astros - Batting

Houston Astros - Pitching

• The Houston Astros are allowing 5.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 5.14 R/G L7 games.
• 5.20 R/G L20 games.
• 4.88 R/G overall.

New York Mets - Batting

• The New York Mets are averaging 4.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 5.57 R/G L7 games.
• 5.65 R/G L20 games.
• 4.92 R/G overall.
• Against righties, the New York Mets are 38-39 on the season.

New York Mets - Pitching

• The New York Mets are allowing 5.00 runs per game over their L3 games.
• 4.14 R/G L7 games.
• 3.90 R/G L20 games.
• 4.50 R/G overall.

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