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Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 2, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Article updated Apr 1, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are set to face off in the middle game of a three-game series in Texas. Toronto is coming off a 9-2 victory against Tampa Bay, while

Game outlook

The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are set to face off in the middle game of a three-game series in Texas. Toronto is coming off a 9-2 victory against Tampa Bay, while Houston was swept by the Yankees in their previous series. The starting pitchers for the game are Jose Berrios for the Blue Jays and Framber Valdez for the Astros. Houston is the betting favorite with a line of -147. The outcome of the opening game of the series on Monday night was not yet known at the time of this article's publication.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Jays +135 | Astros -147

Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-155) | Astros -1.5 (+130)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 60%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from a two-game slide with a win against the Rays in the finale of their four-game series on Sunday. The team currently stands tied for third in the AL East, two games behind the Yankees for the division lead. Key players in the victory included Justin Turner with three hits and four RBI, and Isiah Kiner-Falefa with two hits. Pitcher Kevin Gausman had a strong performance, while Mitch White earned the win in relief. Jose Berrios, with a 1-0 record and a 3.00 ERA, is set to make his second start of the season for the Blue Jays. Toronto ranks 18th in offense and 19th in defense, with a power ranking of 7. Take advantage of our sportsbook promo codes to maximize your earnings.

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Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros were swept in a four-game series by the Yankees at home, with their bullpen faltering in each game and giving up the go-ahead run in the seventh inning or later. Despite strong performances from players like Jeremy Pena, Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker, and Yanier Diaz, the Astros fell short in the games. The team now sits at 0-4 on the season and is in last place in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the division-leading Rangers. Framber Valdez will be starting the next game for the Astros, coming in with a 5.79 ERA and looking to improve on his previous performance against the Yankees. The Astros have a power ranking of 15 and are ranked 27th for offense and 21st for defense. They will face the Toronto Blue Jays in their upcoming matchup, with Toronto having gone 0-3 in their last three games against Houston. Don't miss out on our top MLB Betting Picks to potentially increase your bankroll!

Astros Face Uphill Battle on Season-Opening Road Swing Against Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto team is currently on a season-opening road swing, as Berrios aims to continue his success from his recent win in his season debut. The Houston Astros are facing challenges in their bullpen performance, as they allowed 14 runs over 15.2 innings against the Yankees. Valdez struggled with control in his season debut, walking six batters in 4.2 innings. Despite these obstacles, the Astros possess a team of seasoned veterans with strong leadership skills and experience. They remain resilient in the face of adversity. It is anticipated that Valdez will improve, the bullpen will be strengthened, and the lineup will deliver a winning performance. This sets the stage for a victory for the Astros in this match-up.

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SportsJaw Blue Jays vs Astros archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Jays vs Astros matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays+135 → +128Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Astros-147 → -145Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays+1.5 (-155) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+143)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Blue Jays
79-83 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Astros
81-81 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-3-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-02T02:35:20.137Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-01Toronto Blue Jays 0 · Houston Astros 10
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Toronto Blue Jays defeated Houston Astros 2-1

Toronto Blue Jays defeated Houston Astros 2-1 on April 2, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Toronto Blue Jays' strongest period was the 9th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) spread, Toronto Blue Jays covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • PurplebloodMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -147Win
  • Drew_WestcottTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Win
  • BjenkinsTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Win
  • BluedevilMoneyline · Houston Astros -147Loss
  • DawhizTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Houston Astros -147Loss
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncMoneyline · Houston Astros -154Loss
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays +130Win