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10,000 Sim Trials Run
TOR

Toronto Blue Jays

Away

53-61 (25-30 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L W L
Projected Final Score
3.7 5.8
Projected Total: 9.5 (O/U: 8.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
TOR: +195 | HOU: -225
HOU

Houston Astros

Home

59-56 (30-28 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Toronto Blue Jays Win Prob
27.2%
No Value Edge
Houston Astros Win Prob
72.8%
+3.6% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Houston Astros to win outright in 72.8% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TOR +1.5 / HOU -1.5
TOR covers (-105) 41.8%
HOU covers (-115) +4.7% Edge 58.2%
Total O/U: 8.0
OVER (-110) +8.7% Edge 61.1%
UNDER (-110) 38.9%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • đŸ’Ș Lineup Depth: HOU starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.026) and Slugging (+0.042).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: HOU relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the TOR bullpen.
  • đŸ”„ Momentum Streak: HOU enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 82%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Houston Astros winning outright in 72.8% of run trials, with a projected score of TOR 3.6 - HOU 5.8. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with HOU -1.5 covering in 58.2% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 8.0 which hit in 61.1% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
37.0%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-160
Implied Probability: 61.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY YRFI (NO)
Yes Runs First Inning

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **37.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Jameson Taillon (K%: 20.9%, BB%: 8.9%) faces HOU's top of the order (avg OBP: 37.4%). Home starter Hunter Brown (K%: 24.7%, BB%: 15.2%) matchups against TOR's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.4%). **Best Bet**: **YRFI (Yes Runs First Inning)**. The top-of-the-order hitting splits combined with starters' walk/homer susceptibility suggests high probability of early runs (+24.5% edge on YRFI).

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TOR

Jameson Taillon

Away Starter
ERA 5.68
WHIP 1.37
Record 2-6
IP 84.0
SO 75
GS 17
HOU

Hunter Brown

Home Starter
ERA 3.51
WHIP 1.33
Record 3-3
IP 74.1
SO 76
GS 14

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Toronto Blue Jays

L @ Houston Astros
2 - 7 | Aug 04, 2026
W @ Houston Astros
3 - 1 | Aug 03, 2026
L vs St. Louis Cardinals
1 - 5 | Aug 02, 2026
W vs St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 1 | Aug 01, 2026
W vs St. Louis Cardinals
3 - 1 | Jul 31, 2026

Houston Astros

W vs Toronto Blue Jays
7 - 2 | Aug 04, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 3 | Aug 03, 2026
W vs Texas Rangers
7 - 3 | Aug 02, 2026
W vs Texas Rangers
5 - 4 | Aug 01, 2026
W vs Texas Rangers
11 - 2 | Jul 31, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Houston Astros defeated Toronto Blue Jays
7 - 2 | Aug 04, 2026
Away Toronto Blue Jays defeated Houston Astros
3 - 1 | Aug 03, 2026
Away Houston Astros defeated Toronto Blue Jays
3 - 1 | Jun 24, 2026
Away Houston Astros defeated Toronto Blue Jays
9 - 7 | Jun 23, 2026
Home Toronto Blue Jays defeated Houston Astros
4 - 2 | Jun 22, 2026

Injury Reports

Toronto Blue Jays 53 reported

RF Addison Barger
60-Day
P Aiden Taggart
7-Day
P Angel Ynfante
60-Day
RF Anthony Santander
60-Day
P Blake Purnell
7-Day
P Bowden Francis
60-Day
P Bryan Borbon
7-Day
P Cesar Cerezo
7-Day
P Chay Yeager
- Full Season
P Cody Ponce
60-Day
P Daniel De La Cruz
7-Day
P Danny Martinez
7-Day
P Dayne Pengelly
- Full Season
P Dylan Watts
7-Day
OF Edgardo Villegas
- Full Season
P Eduar Gonzalez
- Full Season
SS Elaineiker Coronado
7-Day
P Eminen Flores
60-Day
C Geovanny Planchart
7-Day
LF Hedbert Perez
7-Day
RF Jace Bohrofen
60-Day
C Jacob Sharp
7-Day
P Jake Bloss
60-Day
P Jameson Taillon
15-Day
P Jared Spencer
60-Day
P Joe Mantiply
60-Day
LF Jonatan Clase
10-Day
P Jose Alvarez
7-Day
P José Berríos
60-Day
2B Josh Smith
10-Day
P Luis Torres
- Full Season
2B Luis UrĂ­as
10-Day
P Marcelino Theodore
7-Day
P Micah Bucknam
- Full Season
P Michael De La Cruz
60-Day
P Nic Enright
- Full Season
OF Nicolas Vergara
60-Day
SS Owen Gregg
60-Day
P Patrick Corbin
60-Day
SS Rafael Flores
60-Day
P Ryan Watson
60-Day
2B Sam Shaw
7-Day
C Sam White
60-Day
SS Sebastian Casanova
7-Day
P Shane Bieber
15-Day
P T.J. Brock
7-Day
P Tanner Andrews
7-Day
P Trace Baker
7-Day
P Trenton Wallace
60-Day
P Trey Yesavage
15-Day
SS Ty Southisene
7-Day
P Yimi GarcĂ­a
60-Day
OF Yorman Licourt
7-Day

Houston Astros 45 reported

P Anthony Gantes
60-Day
P Antony Aparicio
- Full Season
1B Ben Tryon
7-Day
P Brandon Bielak
60-Day
P Brandon Walter
60-Day
P Brett Gillis
7-Day
CF Brice Matthews
60-Day
1B CJ Alexander
7-Day
1B Cameron Sisneros
7-Day
SS Carlos Correa
60-Day
OF Cesar Hernandez
7-Day
P Cody Bolton
7-Day
P Cole MacRae
60-Day
P Curtis Hebert
7-Day
P Derek True
7-Day
CF Drew Brutcher
60-Day
SS Drew Wyers
7-Day
P Emilio Payro
60-Day
C Esteban Castro
60-Day
OF Ethan Frey
7-Day
OF Ethan Wagner
60-Day
CF Freddy Ramos
60-Day
C Freuddy Batista
7-Day
P Gabel Pentecost
- Full Season
P Gabriel Rivero
60-Day
2B Jax Biggers
60-Day
P Joey Dixon
60-Day
CF Joseph Sullivan
60-Day
OF Josh Wakefield
7-Day
P Juan Bello
60-Day
P Juan Nunez
60-Day
P Julio Marte
60-Day
P Luis Aguilar
- Full Season
P Luis Rodriguez
60-Day
P Miguel Balza
60-Day
P Mike Burrows
15-Day
RF Nehomar Ochoa Jr.
60-Day
P Nico Zeglin
7-Day
P Porfirio Ramos
- Full Season
P Raimy Rodriguez
7-Day
P Robier Hernandez
60-Day
P Ryan Mathiesen
7-Day
P Samil Valdivieso
60-Day
P Vismar Dagnino
60-Day
2B Yamal Encarnacion
7-Day