Toronto Blue Jays Favored by -175 Against Houston Astros on Saturday

The Toronto Blue Jays host Houston on Saturday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 65-51 mark against the 61-55 Astros in MLB betting odds action at Rogers Centre.

The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to Aaron Sanchez and his 11-2 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Houston Astros send Collin McHugh (7-9) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Houston Astros before the first pitch in this match found them as 165 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 9 earlier at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 7.0-3.4 win for the Astros. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Toronto (65-51) will face the 61-55 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Houston injuries news.

The Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros odds would favor the Astros if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Toronto is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Houston is at No. 10.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Toronto Blue Jays No. 6 ranked offense (4.78 runs per game) against a Houston Astros defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 6 at 4.03 runs allowed per game. The Toronto Blue Jays have been averaging 8.4 hits per game, less than the Houston Astros have managed so far this season (8.47 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Toronto has the No. 7-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Astros own the No. 6 mark in runs allowed.