Toronto Blue Jays (2-2) vs. Houston Astros (0-4)
April 1, 2024 8:10 pm EDT
The Line: Houston Astros -135 / Toronto Blue Jays +124; Over/Under: +9.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Astros betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 1st at Minute Maid Park. We will take a look at:
-The Toronto Blue Jays recent form and recent player performance
-The Houston Astros recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Blue Jays and Astros.
The Astros Are Lost
The Astros have looked lost to start the season and they come into this game with an 0-4 record. On Sunday against the Yankees, the Astros didn’t play that well, and they gave up a run in the 9th inning, and they ended up losing by one. Jose Altuve did have a strong game finishing with one home run two runs, two hits and one RBI. Getting the start for the Astros will be Ronel Blanco and he hopes to have a big year. Last year, Branco finished with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 4.50.
Blue Jays Offense Looks to Build on Sunday
The Blue Jays come into this game with a 2-2 record overall, but they sure impressed on Sunday. The Blue Jays scored nine runs against the Tampa Bay Rays, and they ended up winning by seven. Third baseman Justin Turner had quite the game, finishing with one home run, three hits and four runs driven in. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Bowden Francis, and last season he appeared in 20 games and had a low ERA of 1.73.
Houston Astros Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Astros’ last 14 games.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the Astros’ last 14 games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Astros’ last seven Monday games against AL East opponents.
- The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in 11 of their last 15 games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Astros have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last nine night games at Minute Maid Park against American League opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Facts
- The Blue Jays have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Astros.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games at Minute Maid Park.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games against AL West opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five games against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six road games against AL West opponents.
Blue Jays vs Astros Betting Prediction
The Astros have lost the first four games of the season, and it’s not going to be any different here. Francis was good in the 20 games he appeared in last season, and it’s not going to be any different here. The Astros bats are going to be ice-cold. The Blue Jays scored nine runs on Sunday, and their bats are going to get going early here against Blanco. Back the Blue Jays on the money line.
