Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros 4/1/24 MLB Betting Picks

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros 4/1/24 – As the Toronto Blue Jays (1-1) prepare to face off against the Houston Astros (0-2) this Monday night, the stakes are high in what promises to be a thrilling matchup. This early in the season, both teams are eager to set a positive tone, and with the Astros hosting at the iconic Minute Maid Park, fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere. This game not only carries weight in terms of the standings but also attracts significant attention from the premier online betting community, with both teams looking to assert their dominance.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros 4/1/24

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros 4/1/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Blue Jays	+1.5 -159	o9.5 -105	+124
Astros	-1.5 +128	u9.5 -115	-135

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— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 1, 2024

The betting odds for this game are highly anticipated, given the early season fluctuations and uncertainties. While specific numbers are still being determined, this matchup is already shaping the conversations among betting enthusiasts. Once available, these odds will provide crucial insights into how the bookmakers view the strengths and vulnerabilities of each team.

Kevin Gausman (12-9 W-L, 3.16 ERA) vs. Ronel Blanco (2-1 W-L, 4.5 ERA)

Kevin Gausman of the Toronto Blue Jays’ starting rotation, who had a 3.16 ERA in the previous season, will be the Blue Jays’ starting pitcher. His capacity to continue being strikeout commanding with 237 K’s in 185 innings pitched clearly shows his strong domination on the mound. Gausman’s pinpoint accuracy and low walks per 9 innings ratio (WHIP at 1.18) are ideal tools to expose Houston’s batter’s order.

Ronel Blanco though his record looks to be mediocre (2-1) and the previous ERA of 4.5 figures more essential in Astros’ pitching strategies. In his 52 innings, he has recorded 52 strikeouts which is a good sign of future potential and influence. Blanco’s headaches may include the task of getting the Blue Jays’ hitters to work with his experience. This experience can help to keep the team on the right track.

Blue Jays’ Battle at the Bat

The Toronto Blue Jays performed at the plate somewhat adequately with a team batting average of .203. Even though they may receive the brunt of it from time to time, their home run power, as seen by a career high of 4 home runs and a slugging percentage of .422, is a testament to their immense offensive strength. OBP of the team is .297 implying that there could be some weakness in the team at getting players on base.

Astros’ Offensive and Defensive Dynamics

While the Houston Astros are showing off their hitting prowess with an impressive batting average of .282 and On Base Percentage of .354, they also have the ability of making contact and getting on base. Nevertheless, their effort is substantial as they have not been able to turn these opportunities into runs after losing 5 runs over two games yet. With the ERA of 5.0 and the WHIP of 1.89, the Astros’ pitching staff will have to be on point if we want to prevent the Blue Jays’ hitters from reaching the base.

Trends

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends

Blue Jays are 1-1 in their last 5 games.
Toronto Blue Jays are 1-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
Blue Jays are 1-1 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Blue Jays’ last 2 games

Houston Astros Betting Trends

Astros are 0-2 in their last 5 games.
Astros are 0-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Astros’ last 2 games
The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Astros’ 2 last games at home
Houston are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Texas.