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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros
The Toronto Blue Jays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Sunday when they take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Yusei Kikuchi in this game. Kikuchi has a 0-1 record and a 3.24 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Astros will be Luis Garcia. The right hander has a 2.79 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -132-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Houston was a 3-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Blue Jays. They lost as +113 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Toronto won its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Astros on April 23. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at -123 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Toronto:
Team record: 91-71 SU
Current Streak: won 3 straight games.
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Houston
Houston:
Team record: 104-74 SU
Houston is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games at home
Houston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toronto home to Boston Monday, April 25
Houston at Texas Monday, April 25