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The Toronto Blue Jays (+150) visit Daikin Park to take on the Houston Astros (-185) on August 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 pm in Houston, TX.

This season, the Blue Jays are 53-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 59-56 ATS.

Blue Jays vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

• Blue Jays starting pitcher: Jameson Taillon 2-6, 5.93 ERA
• Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown 3-1, 3.42 ERA

Blue Jays vs. Astros Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Blue Jays vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 54.3% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.

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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today:

• Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 25 away games (+19.00 Units / 38% ROI)
• George Springer has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+10.75 Units / 25% ROI)
• Dylan Cease has hit the Strikeouts Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.20 Units / 36% ROI)
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the RBIs Under in his last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 41% ROI)
• Dylan Cease has hit the Hits Allowed Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 64% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Jeremy Pena has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games at home (+18.80 Units / 235% ROI)
• Daulton Varsho has hit the RBIs Under in 22 of his last 25 games (+14.55 Units / 23% ROI)
• Taylor Trammell has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 25 games at home (+11.50 Units / 46% ROI)
• Jeremy Pena has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.20 Units / 41% ROI)
• Daulton Varsho has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)

Blue Jays Best Bets Today:

• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 35 games (+12.25 Units / 30% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.65 Units / 47% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.60 Units / 32% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 35 away games (+5.20 Units / 10% ROI)
• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 35 away games (+4.75 Units / 13% ROI)

Astros Best Bets Today:

• The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 45 games (+11.50 Units / 19% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 14 games (+9.70 Units / 58% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.75 Units / 46% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.05 Units / 64% ROI)
• The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+4.95 Units / 15% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 54-59 against the Run Line (-11 Units / -7.38% ROI).

• 53-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.2 Units / -13.44% ROI
• 55-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.35 Units / -5.06% ROI
• 56-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.1 Units / -3.27% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 59-56 against the Run Line (-1.7 Units / -1.1% ROI).

• 59-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.65 Units / -0.49% ROI
• 61-48 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.25 Units / 5.67% ROI
• 48-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.95 Units / -15.12% ROI

Astros vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Astros vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Astros vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Blue Jays are just 9-28 (.243) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays are just 5-43 (.104) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays are just 5-43 (.104) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays are just 9-28 (.243) when their opponents score in the first inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Astros are just 19-27 (.413) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face the Blue Jays (15th runs allowed).

The Astros are 10-4 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.

The Astros are 44-3 (.936) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.

The Astros are 33-21 (.611) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Blue Jays (30th in runs scored).

Blue Jays Hitting Stats & Trends

The Blue Jays are batting just .215 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have chased 42% of pitches out of the zone in lefty-lefty matchups this season — highest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have an OBP of just .291 (1,147 PA’s) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Astros Hitting Stats & Trends

The Astros have scored 233 runs with two outs this season — most in MLB.

Astros hitters are slugging .614 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 4th best in MLB.

Astros hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s with runners in scoring position this season — best in MLB.

Astros hitters have 37 extra-base hits out of 137 total hits (just 27%) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays Pitching Stats & Trends

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.8 MPH this season (2,770 balls in play) — tied for best in MLB

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.8 MPH (2,770 batted balls) this season — tied for best in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have 189 three-pitch strikeouts this season — 3rd most in MLB.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 55% of their games on the road this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Astros Pitching Stats & Trends

Astros pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Astros pitchers have 143 three-pitch strikeouts this season — 5th fewest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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