Predictions for Astros vs. Blue Jays: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – July 3

Wednesday’s contest features the Toronto Blue Jays (39-46) and the Houston Astros (43-42) clashing at Rogers Centre in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 6-5 victory for the Blue Jays according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 7:07 PM ET on July 3.

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Astros vs. Blue Jays Matchup Info

  • When: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET
  • Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario
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Astros vs. Blue Jays Predictions

  • Score Prediction: Blue Jays 6, Astros 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs

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Astros vs. Blue Jays Betting Lines

Astros vs Blue Jays Betting Information
Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
Astros -118 -102 8.5 -108 -112

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Astros Betting Insights

  • Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 61 games this year, and has walked away with the win 31 times (50.8%) in those games.
  • This season, the Astros have been victorious 30 times in 58 chances when named as a favorite of at least -118 or better on the moneyline.
  • Contests involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 32 of 85 chances this season.
  • The Astros were the moneyline favorite in eight of their past 15 games, and they went 6-2 in those matchups.
  • In its past 15 outings, Houston and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total seven times (all 15 games had set totals).

Blue Jays Betting Insights

  • Toronto is 9-24 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 27.3% of those games).
  • When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of -102 or longer, the Blue Jays have an 8-18 record (winning only 30.8% of their games).
  • Toronto has played in 85 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 40 times (40-42-3).
  • The Blue Jays have played as underdogs in nine of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
  • In its past 15 games with a total, Toronto and its opponents are 11-3-1 when it comes to hitting the over.

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Astros vs. Blue Jays Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco

  • The 30-year-old has pitched in 15 games this season with an ERA of 2.49, a 2.27 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.007.
  • Ronel Blanco’s team has been victorious in 70% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 7-3.
  • Blanco’s team has an 11-4 record in his starts this season.
  • Out of Blanco’s 15 starts with a total this season, three have hit the over.

Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi

  • In 17 games this season, the 33-year-old has amassed a 4.18 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .273 to opposing hitters.
  • The Blue Jays have been the underdog on the moneyline in five of Kikuchi’s starts this season, and they went 1-4 in those matchups.
  • Kikuchi’s team has won five of his 17 starts.
  • Kikuchi’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in eight of 17 games.

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Astros’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 43-42
Home 24-19
Road 19-23
One-Run Games 5-15
Scoring 5+ Runs 33-5

Blue Jays’ 2024 Performance

Split Record
Overall 39-46
Home 21-22
Road 18-24
One-Run Games 9-14
Scoring 5+ Runs 31-6

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