Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup Preview - June 8th, 2023

Houston Astros Insights

• Framber Valdez has a reverse platoon split and should be helped facing 7 opposite-handed bats in this game.

• The Toronto Blue Jays have just 1 same-handed RP in their bullpen, so Yordan Alvarez has a strong chance of never facing a bullpen mismatch all game.

• The Houston Astros projected batting order ranks as the 2nd-best of all teams on the slate.

Toronto Blue Jays Insights

• The Toronto Blue Jays outfield defense grades out as the 3rd-best on the slate today.

• Extreme groundball bats like Kevin Kiermaier are generally less successful against extreme groundball pitchers like Framber Valdez.

• The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen profiles as the 6th-best in the league, via The Sharp Model.

Betting Trends

• The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 41 games (+9.20 Units / 19% ROI)

• The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 24 of their last 39 games (+10.95 Units / 19% ROI)