Freddy Galvis and the Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in a Sunday showdown. This AL matchup will begin at 2:10 p.m. ET and fans can tune in to ATTSN Southwest to catch the action.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros Odds
Sportsbooks have Toronto (+185) as the underdog to Houston (-200). The total currently stands at 8.5 runs and gamblers can play the over or the under for -110. This game currently has a runline of Blue Jays +1.5 (-120) and Astros -1.5 (+100).
The Astros are 48-23 straight up (SU) and 39-31 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 9.3 units for moneyline bettors and 7.2 units ATS. The Blue Jays are 25-45 SU and have gone 31-38 ATS. In total, the club has lost 16.1 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 13.3 units ATS.
Astros games have an over/under record of 31-38-1 so far in 2019. Toronto has an over/under record of 32-35-2.
The right-handed Trent Thornton is projected to start for the visiting Blue Jays. Thornton is 1-5 with a 4.78 ERA and 73 strikeouts. He has yet to face the Astros this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Astros are sending righty Brad Peacock (6-3, 3.42 ERA) to the mound. Peacock has 71 strikeouts and 21 walks as well as a 1.08 WHIP. Peacock did not record a start against the Blue Jays in 2018.
Toronto’s pitchers have allowed 5.1 runs per game and its starters own a 5.18 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 7.49 K/9. The bullpen has logged an ERA of 4.29, along with a K/9 of 9.47.
The Blue Jays offense has slashed .221/.289/.378 on its way to 3.8 runs scored per game this season, including 4.3 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 5.2 per game over the team’s last five outings (2-3 SU).
Toronto’s hitters have been led by Freddy Galvis and Randal Grichuk, who have combined to blast 21 home runs. Galvis is slashing .247/.287/.409 with nine home runs, 27 RBIs and 30 runs scored, while Grichuk has a .215 average with 12 homers, 26 RBIs and 33 runs scored.
In the other dugout, Houston’s pitching staff has given up 3.7 runs per game overall in 2019. The team’s starters have a 3.54 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 10.3 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.36 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 9.8 K/9.
The Houston offense is putting up 5.3 runs per outing, including 6.4 per game over its last 10 games and 7.8 per game over its last five. The team has hit .264/.366/.517 over its last five games and is 4-1 SU during that span.
Outfielders Michael Brantley and Josh Reddick have led the Astros’ hitters this year. Brantley is slashing .309/.370/.504 with 10 home runs, 39 RBIs and 34 runs scored, and Reddick’s line is .300/.336/.447 with eight homers, 25 RBIs and 30 runs.
The Blue Jays have lost 18.5 units and are 20-28 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this season. The over has cashed in 23 of those games, compared to 23 that’ve hit the under in such games. On the other hand, the Astros have netted 2.7 units and are 27-23 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over has hit in 24 of those games, compared to 25 that went under the total.
Blue Jays at Astros Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Astros, ATS Winner – Blue Jays, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- The over has hit in five of Toronto’s last seven games.
- The Astros have won four of their last five games SU.
- The Toronto defense has allowed three errors over the last five outin, compared to zero errors for Houston over its last five.
- The Blue Jays have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games. The Astros have hit 18 over their last 10.
- The Blue Jays have a team OPS of .667 this season and an OPS of .667 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Astros’ OPS stands at .824 overall and .802 against righties.
