The Astros 7-game win streak came to an end after a 7-2 loss to the Mets last night. However, Houston has gone 4-0 in the last 4 and 8-1 during their previous 9 games immediately following a loss. Hoston will go with lefthander Framber Valdez on the mound today. Valdez has shown good form over his last 5 starts while recording a 3.10 ERA/1.14 WHIP. Valdez made 2 starts versus the Mets with 1 each coming over the previous 2 seasons and he had a brilliant 1.13 ERA in 16.0 innings of work.

For whatever reason, the Mets have struggled in Saturday games this season while going an abysmal 2-11. Tyler Megill gets the starts today for New York and he's exhibited bad form over his last 4 starts with a 7.13 ERA/1.75 WHIP. New York has gone an awful 27-47 since last season when facing a lefthanded starting pitcher. Give me the Houston Astros on the money line.