The Houston Astros may provide the biggest shock for anyone quickly scanning the MLB standings. While there is plenty of time left in the season, we aren’t even out of April yet, the juggernaut Astros seem to be stuck in a hangover after winning the World Series last season. Houston is two games under .500 and in third place in a relatively weak AL West Division.
The Blue Jays have gotten off to a solid start on the MLB schedule. Toronto has won 11 of its first 18 games and positioned itself to be in the mix in the American League East Division race. The Toronto Blue Jays will have a difficult road ahead as every team in the division is .500 better at this point of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Odds
People making Blue Jays vs Astros picks will see this game is priced as a coin flip.
Moneyline: The Astros are -115 favorites, while the Blue Jays are -103 on the moneyline.
Over/Under: The over/under has been set at 9.5 runs.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Information
Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros
Location of the Game: Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX.
Date and Time: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 8:10 p.m. ET
How to Watch: MLB.tv
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Betting Preview
Toronto Blue Jays
Looking at the Toronto Blue Jays roster will show you that they were always destined to be a good offensive team. Toronto has blasted 20 home runs so far this season, including five from Matt Chapman and four from Bo Bichette. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting .269 and have an OBP of .337.
Anyone looking to make Blue Jays vs Astros picks will see Toronto’s plans to send Jose Berrios to the mound against Houston. Berrios bounced back in his last start after two brutal starts to the 2023 season. Against a strong Tampa Bay, Berrios threw five innings, struck out five batters, and only allowed one run. In Berrios’ first two starts, he had allowed 14 runs and 15 hits in 9.2 innings of work.
Toronto is 9-9 against the runline so far this season. The over has gone 9-8-1 in the Blue Jays’ games. The over has gone 3-2-1 in Toronto’s last six games. The Toronto Blue Jays roster is built to contend for a championship this season.
Houston Astros
The Astros are hoping that starting pitcher Luis Garcia will be able to turn things surround quickly. Bettors trying to figure out how to make Blue Jays vs Astros picks will see that Houston has lost all three of Garcia’s starts so far this season. In those three starts, Garcia has compiled an 0-2 record with a 7.71 ERA. He has given up one home run in each of his starts this season.
Houston’s offense is built around its power. The Astros have connected on 18 home runs and 28 doubles this season. MLB player stats show Kyle Tucker and Yordan Alvarez lead the Astros with four home runs apiece.
This will be an important Houston Astros game today because they are still trying to get on track at home. Houston is only 5-7 at Minute Maid Park this season. Jose Altuve is still on the MLB injury report for Houston.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Betting Picks
The Blue Jays and Astros are two MLB teams that have the capability to turn any game into a track meet. Houston and Toronto are also hoping to continue their offensive hot streaks to start the season.
MLB has seen an uptick in offense to start the season as pitchers are trying to figure out how to work at a pace to meet the pitch clock.
This is one of those MLB games where there is value making MLB picks on the road team.
- Toronto’s lineup will score runs and earn the Blue Jays a series win.
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