The Houston Astros (8-9) will look to Mauricio Dubon, on a 12-game hitting streak, versus the Toronto Blue Jays (10-7) at 8:10 PM ET on Tuesday, at Minute Maid Park.
An expected tight contest pits the Astros (-111 moneyline odds to win) against the Blue Jays (-107). The game’s over/under is set at 9.
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Astros vs Blue Jays Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -111 | -107 | 9 |
Astros Betting Insights
- The Astros have been favorites in 14 games this season and won seven (50%) of those contests.
- Houston has entered 14 games this season favored by -111 or more and are 7-7 in those contests.
- The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 52.6% chance of a victory for the Astros.
- Houston’s games have gone over the total in 12 of its 17 chances.
- The Astros are 9-8-0 against the spread this season.
Astros Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.2 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 3.07 |
| K/9 | 9.3 |
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- The Blue Jays have been chosen as underdogs in six games this year and have walked away with the win three times (50%) in those games.
- This season, Toronto has come away with a win three times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least -107 or longer on the moneyline.
- The Blue Jays have an implied victory probability of 51.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in nine of its 17 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
- The Blue Jays have an against the spread mark of 8-9-0 in 17 games with a line this season.
Blue Jays Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.9 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.90 |
| K/9 | 10.2 |
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Astros Probable Pitcher – Jose Urquidy
- Urquidy and his team have covered in each of his three starts with a spread this season.
- The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he allowed two hits in six scoreless innings against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Urquidy will look to finish five or more innings for the third start in a row.
- Urquidy’s team is 2-0 this season when he starts and they’re favored on the moneyline.
- Urquidy’s team has won two of his three starts.
- In Urquidy’s three starts with a total, the teams have hit the over one time.
Astros Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Abreu | 8 | 7.2 | 13 | 1.17 | 1 | 0 |
| Phil Maton | 7 | 8.1 | 10 | 2.16 | 0 | 0 |
| Seth Martinez | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Rafael Montero | 7 | 7 | 10 | 2.57 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryne Stanek | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3.86 | 0 | 0 |
Blue Jays Probable Pitcher – Chris Bassitt
- Bassitt (0-2) takes the mound first for the Blue Jays in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 7.04 ERA in 15 1/3 innings pitched, with 12 strikeouts.
- The righty last pitched on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, when he tossed six innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
- Bassitt is looking for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.0 frames per start.
- The Blue Jays were the moneyline underdog for two Bassitt starts this season — they split the games.
- In Bassitt’s three starts, his team is 1-2.
- Bassitt has started three games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in one of them.
Blue Jays Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Cimber | 9 | 8.2 | 5 | 3.12 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Pop | 9 | 8.1 | 11 | 3.24 | 0 | 0 |
| Erik Swanson | 9 | 8.1 | 8 | 2.16 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Romano | 8 | 8 | 10 | 3.38 | 0 | 1 |
| Tim Mayza | 8 | 5.2 | 5 | 1.59 | 0 | 0 |
Astros Hitting Trends
- The Astros have a 3-3 record this season in games when they smash two or more home runs.
- Houston is undefeated in its three games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has totaled at least eight hits 10 times this season, and has a 7-3 record in those games.
- Houston has an 8-2 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The Astros have gone 3-3 over the six games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Blue Jays Hitting Trends
- They have won two of the four games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- Toronto is 14th in MLB, slugging .407.
- They have a record of 9-4 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
- In eight games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 6-2.
- They have a 2-2 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Astros vs. Blue Jays Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Astros (-111)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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