A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Houston Astros dueling the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday at Rogers Centre.
For the Toronto Blue Jays, Aaron Sanchez gets the ball, charged with keeping the Houston Astros hitters off the base paths. He'll face Charlie Morton, 5-3 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Toronto sat as -109 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 9.5, according to Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 7.2-4.0 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
The Toronto Blue Jays bring a 40-45 record to the battle against the 58-28 Astros. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Houston injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Toronto Blue Jays rated this week at No. 27 and the Houston Astros sitting at No. 2.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Toronto owns the No. 23 ranking for hits at 8.28 per game. By contrast, the Houston Astros are rated No. 1 in the same category at 10.01 per game.
Defensively, Houston features the No. 9-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.32 runs per game. Toronto, meanwhile, comes in at No. 27 at home, scoring 3.95 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Astros endured a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays on Thursday, with L McCullers throwing 4.1 innings of 9-hit ball at Rogers Centre.
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Toronto, Saturday, July 8th