Blue Jays vs Astros betting odds revealed

The Toronto Blue Jays will be taking on the Houston Astros today in game one of a three-game series. Overall, this series is going down in Houston, and there is a lot of pressure on the Astros to finally get a win.

In their first four games, the Astros have gone completely winless. This is a massive surprise when you consider how the Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball over the past few years. As for the Blue Jays, they are currently 2-2 on the season after splitting a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. For both of these teams, this is an opportunity to get on a bit of a roll.

Interestingly enough, despite their horrific start to the season, the Astros are going into this game as the favorites. Per numerous sportsbooks, the Astros were -140 favorites. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are +120 underdogs. Additionally, the spread is at 1.5. The Blue Jays are -160 to cover this spread, while the Astros are at +135. Needless to say, oddsmakers are expecting a fairly tight game.





Heading into this one, the pitching matchup is expected to be Bowden Francis going up against Ronel Blanco. This is absolutely huge and should prove to be a lot of fun. After all, this is Francis' first Major League Baseball start, and he will be looking to prove his worth.

If you want to watch this game, you will be able to do so as of 8:10 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The game is going down in Houston, so you can be sure the Astros fans will be showing up and showing out. If you are in Canada, you can watch the game over on Sporstnet. Additionally, you can follow along over at Blue Jays Insider for all of the latest news and updates surrounding your favorite team.

Source: Sports Interaction
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros: Odds, Prediction