Houston Astros at Toronto Blue Jays 8/31/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays
MLB: 3:07 PM EST
Aug. 31, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -182 Total 10.5
The Houston Astros remain in Toronto on Saturday for game two of this weekend series against the Blue Jays. Houston leads the AL West but lost to Tampa Bay 9-8 on Thursday. The Astros has won eight of their last ten games and carry a 36-31 road record. Houston averages 5.6 runs per game which ranks 4th best in the MLB.
Frambler Valdez will make his 7th start of the season for Houston. Valdez is 4-6 on the season with 56 innings pitched through 21 game appearances. Valdez has 53 strikeouts, 31 walks, and carries a 5.14 ERA. Valdez pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing 1 run on 2 hits.
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The Toronto Blue Jays are the 4th place team in the AL East entering the weekend. The Blue Jays has won two of their last ten games and lost to the Braves 9-4 on Wednesday. Toronto averages 4.5 runs per game which ranks 22nd in the league. The Blue Jays carry a 26-40 home field record.
Clay Buchholz will make his 7th start of the season for the Blue Jays. Buchholz is 0-3 on the year with 30.2 innings pitched. Buchholz has 15 strikeouts, 6 walks, and carries a 5.87 ERA. Buchholz pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing 2 runs on 3 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games on astroturf.
Blue Jays are 10-4 in their last 14 during game 2 of a series.
Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 vs. American League East.
Under is 3-0-1 in Blue Jays last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -1.5 runs
Back the Astros on Saturday as they are clearly the better team all season. The Astros are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. American League West. Lay the -1.5 runs with confidence. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win and cover ATS 7-3.