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Houston Astros favored over Toronto Blue Jays in Monday night matchup at Daikin Park

The Toronto Blue Jays (12-9) will face off against the Houston Astros (10-10) at Daikin Park on Monday night in the first game of their three-game series at 8:10 PM ET. Kevin Gausman (2-1, 2.49 ERA) is set to start for the Blue Jays, while Hunter Brown (2-1, 4.50 ERA) will take the mound for the Astros. Both teams have split their last 10 meetings. Houston is currently the favorite to win, with the opening line set at -133 and the current line at Houston -136. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Blue Jays vs. Astros matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +121 | Astros -136
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-180) | Astros -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.

Toronto vs Houston Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently on a positive streak, having won three of their last four games. They will look to continue this momentum as they face the Astros in an upcoming road series. Toronto's offensive statistics include averaging 3.95 runs per game, ranking them 22nd in the league, with a .256 batting average and .330 on base percentage. Defensively, they allow 3.86 runs per game, ranking them seventh, with opponents having a .210 batting average against them. The team currently holds a 12-10 record for the season and is ranked 16th in power rankings.

Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros recently rebounded from a series loss to St. Louis with a series win over San Diego. They are aiming to continue their momentum and secure a second consecutive series win when they play on Monday. The team's offensive statistics rank them at 23rd in the league, with an average of 3.75 runs per game, a .223 batting average, a .303 on-base percentage, and a .334 slugging percentage. Jose Altuve leads the team with a .305 batting average and three home runs, while Isaac Paredes leads in RBI with 11. Defensively, the Astros are performing well, giving up an average of 3.80 runs per game (fifth in the league) and holding opponents to a .214 batting average (sixth in the league). Their 3.66 ERA is ninth, and their 1.14 WHIP is fifth. In his last start, Brown pitched six scoreless innings, leading the team to a 2-0 win over St. Louis. Houston currently has a power ranking of 13 and an overall record of 10-11. Toronto won two out of three matchups against Houston in their last encounters.

Houston Astros poised for victory against struggling Toronto Blue Jays

The Houston Astros have demonstrated strong performance with three wins in their last four home games, highlighting their proficiency in hitting against right-handed pitchers. In contrast, the Toronto Blue Jays have experienced difficulties on the road, losing two out of their last three games. The upcoming matchup favors Houston as they face Gausman, who has struggled against them in previous encounters. On the other hand, Toronto's offensive struggles on the road and their upcoming challenge against Brown, who has shown better performance in recent games, suggest a potential limitation on their offensive output. Furthermore, Houston's impressive bullpen adds an additional advantage as they are ranked fourth in the league. Considering these factors, it is advisable to consider placing a bet on Houston to win based on the expected outcomes of this game.

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