Blue Jays vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Apr 17, 2023

MLB action continues on Monday at 8:10PM ET as the Toronto Blue Jays lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will send Cristian Javier (1-0, 4.24 ERA) to the mound, while the Blue Jays will counter with Kevin Gausman (1-1, 1.35 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jays vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Blue Jays vs. Astros?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Blue Jays-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Blue Jays and Astros a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Blue Jays vs. Astros Current Odds

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 (-155), Blue Jays -1.5 (+145)
• Moneyline: Astros +100, Blue Jays -115
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Blue Jays, with -155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +145.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +100, which means you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jays at -115, where you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Blue Jays vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Astros @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Under 8 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

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Blue Jays vs. Astros 2023 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Astros and Blue Jays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Monday April 17, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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