Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Best Bet: Can Brandon Bielak Outduel Alek Manoah?
Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays best bet, prediction and betting pick for Monday's showdown between the two sides. With Alek Manoah on the mound, can the Astros take down the Jays? Krabs gives us his best bet.
Krabs - June 5, 2023, 2:59 PM EDT
3 minHouston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Best Bet: Can Brandon Bielak Outduel Alek Manoah?
Alek Manoah has been terrible this season. Since earning the nod to start on Opening Day, Manoah is 1-6 with a 5.46 ERA. Toronto didn’t win a single one of his six starts in May. His velocity is down and he’s struggled mightily with his command. Facing one of the hottest teams in baseball tonight, it won’t get any easier for Alek Manoah in his first June start.
Blue Jays vs. Astros Start Time and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
- Start Time: 7:07 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
The Houston Astros have won 7 of their last 10 games. This lineup is finally healthy and clicking at the right time. Houston has also been one of the best road teams in baseball this season, winning 17 of their 27 road games. With Brandon Bielak on the mound tonight, the Astros are looking to take the first game of this series in Toronto. They have a great matchup against a struggling righty who’s heavily reliant on the sinker, a pitch the Astros crush.
Alex Bregman has been crushing the ball recently. After hitting .435 with 9 RBIs over his last 7 games, the 2x All-Star is locked in and should lead the charge offensively for the Astros tonight. Jose Altuve, Kyle Tucker, and Yordan Alvarez have all picked up where they left off last season, already in mid-season form. From top to bottom, the Astros have one of the deepest lineups in baseball. Until they cool off, continue to back the Astros as they stay hot, especially on the road where they’ve had immense success.
Brandon Bielak might not be a household name, but the 27-year-old righty has been solid for the Astros all year. He’s only allowed more than 2 runs in 2 of his 6 starts this season. Bielak has allowed 1 run in 3 of his previous 4 starts, an impressive feat. Tonight he will be facing his most formidable challenge of the season as he looks to shut down the Blue Jays at home.
Speaking of the Blue Jays playing at home, Alek Manoah has been significantly worse pitching in Toronto this season. In 6 starts at the Rogers Centre, Manoah owns a 6.83 ERA, allowing 21 runs in 27.2 innings pitched this season. Manoah’s home struggles, combined with Houston’s hot bats on the road make for a tough challenge for Manoah tonight. Expect the Blue Jays’ righty to struggle once again tonight against one of the hottest lineups in baseball. Grab the Astros at plus money while you still can.
Houston Astros vs. Toronto Blue Jays Best Bet
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