Astros host the Mets in the season opener

By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:02 AM CDT Thursday, Mar. 27, 2025

New York Mets vs. Houston Astros

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New York Mets vs. Houston Astros

Houston; Thursday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Clay Holmes (0-0); Astros: Framber Valdez (0-0)

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -134, Mets +114; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros open the season at home against the New York Mets.

Houston had an 88-73 record overall and a 46-35 record in home games last season. The Astros slugged .418 as a team in the 2024 season while hitting 1.2 home runs per game.

New York had an 89-73 record overall and a 43-38 record in road games last season. The Mets slugged .415 with a .734 OPS as a team in the 2024 season.

INJURIES: Astros: None listed.

Mets: Nick Madrigal: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Drew Smith: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christian Scott: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.