<p>The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays are set for a decisive game in their three-game series, after splitting the first two matchups. Right-handers Luis Garcia of the Astros and Jose Berrios of the Blue Jays, both with less-than-stellar ERA's, will face off on the mound. Let's break down the MLB betting odds and see how to play this game for our free baseball betting pick.
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<h2>MLB Betting Odds </h2>
<p>Houston opened at around -115 over Toronto, with an over/under of nine runs. Early betting action moved the Astros to -120.</p>
<h2>Blue Jays-Astros MLB Betting Preview </h2>
<p>The Astros took the series opener on Monday night, winning 9-2 as +105 underdogs against Kevin Gausman. The Blue Jays rebounded with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday, with even odds. Toronto has gone 6-3 over their last nine games, while Houston is 3-4 in their last seven outings. The Blue Jays claimed last year's season series against the Astros, winning four out of six matchups.</p>
<h2>Wednesday's Pitching Match-Up </h2>
<p><a class="advblue" href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/mlb/pitcherlog/366286&quot; title="Luis Garcia Pitching Logs">Garcia</a> has yet to post a quality start this season, allowing 12 runs and 19 hits, including three home runs, over 14 innings in his three starts. The Astros are 0-3 with Garcia on the mound, with the over going 2-1. Last year, Garcia faced the Blue Jays twice, giving up seven runs and four home runs in 12 innings, with Houston splitting those games.</p>
<p><a class="advblue" href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/mlb/pitcherlog/79521&quot; title="Jose Berrios Pitching Game Stats">Berrios</a> is also without a quality start this year. Last Friday, he held Tampa Bay to one run and four hits in six innings, helping the Blue Jays secure a 6-3 win. However, in his previous two starts, Berrios allowed 12 earned runs in 9 2/3 innings, resulting in two Toronto losses. In his only start against the Astros last year, Berrios gave up just one run and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings, contributing to a 2-1 Blue Jays victory.</p>
<h2>Splits With the Sticks </h2>
<p>Toronto is batting .268 against right-handed pitching this season, boasting a .339 team OBP and a .432 team slugging percentage. Houston is hitting .246/.328/.358 against right-handers, but the lineup is missing some key regulars, and others are dealing with injuries.</p>
<h2>The Bullpens</h2>
<p>The Astros' bullpen has a 3.55 ERA this season, along with a 1.23 WHIP and a 3.45 K/BB ratio. The Blue Jays' pen holds a 3.41 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and a 2.76 K/BB ratio.</p>
<h2>MLB Betting Trends</h2>
<p>Toronto went 80-50 against right-handed starters last year and is 7-4 against them this season. Houston went 64-44 against righties last year but is 6-7 this season.</p>
<h2>Totals Report </h2>
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<li>Overs are 9-8 in Blue Jays games this season.</li>
<li>Overs are 12-6 in Astros games.</li>
<li>Overs are 9-3 at Minute Maid Park this season.</li>
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