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At Minute Maid Park on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays (10-6) begin a three-game series against the Houston Astros (7-9), at 8:10 PM ET. Kevin Gausman will start for the Blue Jays, and Cristian Javier (1-0) for the Astros.
Even though the Blue Jays are playing on the road at the Astros, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -122, compared to the home team at +104. The contest has an over/under set at 8.
Blue Jays vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Blue Jays (-122)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -119, Under: -102)
When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Astros
- Game Day: Monday, April 17, 2023
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: SNSW
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell White | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chad Green | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jordan Romano | Day-to-day | Ribs |
| Matt Peacock | Minors | Illness |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chas McCormick | Day-to-day | Eye |
Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Astros
Yesterday, the Astros fell to the Rangers 9-1. Framber Valdez was the losing pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out seven. Jeremy Pena paced the Astros’ offense, going 1-for-3 with a double.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have entered the game as favorites 10 times this season and won seven of those games. Toronto has a record of 6-3, a 66.7% win rate, when favored by -122 or more by bookmakers this season. The implied probability of a win from the Blue Jays, based on the moneyline, is 55%. So far this season, Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 16 games with a total. The Blue Jays are 8-8-0 against the spread in their 16 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | 16 | .421 (2) | .484 (3) | .719 (2) | 4.7% (48) | 18.8% (67) | 10.9% (72) |
| Bo Bichette | 16 | .375 (6) | .400 (40) | .597 (19) | 5.3% (35) | 9.3% (8) | 2.7% (172) |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 16 | .387 (3) | .473 (5) | .500 (47) | 2.7% (98) | 8.1% (4) | 12.2% (60) |
| George Springer | 16 | .242 (118) | .315 (115) | .379 (125) | 4.1% (59) | 17.8% (59) | 9.6% (88) |
| Daulton Varsho | 16 | .264 (88) | .365 (76) | .377 (127) | 1.6% (129) | 23.8% (117) | 12.7% (54) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have were defeated in both of the contests they have played as underdogs this season. Houston has played as an underdog of +104 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 49% chance of walking away with the win. Houston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 11 of their 16 opportunities. In 16 games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 8-8-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 16 | .302 (48) | .449 (10) | .566 (30) | 5.9% (23) | 13.2% (25) | 22.1% (6) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 16 | .288 (56) | .406 (37) | .577 (24) | 6.3% (18) | 25.4% (135) | 14.3% (39) |
| Alex Bregman | 16 | .194 (162) | .333 (94) | .306 (160) | 2.7% (98) | 13.3% (26) | 16.0% (25) |
| Jeremy Pena | 16 | .227 (135) | .301 (129) | .409 (100) | 2.7% (98) | 26.0% (141) | 5.5% (151) |
| Mauricio Dubon | 16 | .340 (21) | .365 (76) | .400 (104) | 0.0% (151) | 3.8% (1) | 3.8% (162) |
Blue Jays vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Blue Jays vs. Astros is the Astros (+104 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over on 8 runs.