Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in the second game of a four-game series, with Spencer Arrighetti starting for the Astros and Jose Berrios taking the
Game outlook
The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in the second game of a four-game series, with Spencer Arrighetti starting for the Astros and Jose Berrios taking the mound for the Blue Jays. The game is scheduled to start at 7:07 EST at the Rogers Centre. Toronto is currently favored to win with an opening line of -111 that has not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros +101 | Blue Jays -111
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-210) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are on a hot streak, winning their third straight game and 10 out of their last 11. They have scored 391 runs over 84 games, averaging 4.67 runs per game, which is the 11th best in the league. Their offense has been impressive, slashing .264/.322/.423 with 251 extra-base hits and 58 stolen bases. Yordan Alvarez has been a standout player, hitting .294 with 17 home runs and leading the team with 43 RBIs. On the pitching side, Houston has a team ERA of 4.04, with their starters having a 30-25 record and 4.25 ERA, while the bullpen is 13-16 with 18 saves and a 3.72 ERA. Rookie pitcher Arrighetti had a stellar performance in his last start, striking out a career-high 10 batters over seven innings. The team currently has a power ranking of 3, ranking 11th in offense, 12th in defense, and has a 42-41 record for the season.