In one of today’s hottest baseball matchups, the Houston Astros (-105) are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-105) at 7:00 PM EDT. The run total for this game has been set at 8.0, providing an exciting match for sports bettors. The Astros are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +145, while the Blue Jays are +1.5 at odds of -170.
Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game will see Framber Valdez take on Jose Berrios. Valdez has had an impressive season so far, with an ERA of 2.69 and 83 strikeouts. Berrios, on the other hand, has an ERA of 3.48 and 121 strikeouts in the season. This matchup is set to be a showdown of two great pitchers.
Last Night’s Game
These teams played each other yesterday, with the Blue Jays coming out on top with a score of 3-2. The Blue Jays were -1.5, but they didn’t cover the run line. The total for that game was set at 9.0 and stayed under by 4.0 runs. The Astros will be looking for redemption in tonight’s game against the Blue Jays.
Win Trends
Taking a closer look at how the ‘Stros have been playing lately, in their last 10 games, they’ve won 5 times. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have won 8 of their last 10 games. This trend indicates that the Blue Jays have been the stronger team lately and will be a tough challenge for the Astros.
Totals Trends
Looking at the totals trends for these teams, the Astros have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. On the other hand, there’s been no significant trend for the Blue Jays, as their total has gone over in 2 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 7 of their last 10.
Our Pick
If you’re looking for a hot pick for this game, we’re tailing Shark player SteveCatfish851 for the Houston Astros (-105). The Astros will be looking to come back strong after their loss last night. This will be a close game between two skilled teams, but we believe the Astros will come out on top. Check out our Shark Book app for more hot picks for this matchup. Click here to download the app for free and see why they call it a handicapper’s best friend!