Houston Astros defeat Toronto Blue Jays 7-2: Recap & Betting Results
Tue, Aug 4, 2026 · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays 2, Houston Astros 7
The Houston Astros beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-2 on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Daikin Park. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 8.5, with 9 runs combined.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Chad Dallas (Toronto Blue Jays): 3.0 innings, 6 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Myles Straw (Toronto Blue Jays): 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Hayden Wesneski (Houston Astros): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Taylor Trammell (Houston Astros): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Houston Astros -1.5.
Did Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, over by 0.5.
The total opened and closed at 8.5.
Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 53-61 in the 2026 regular season (28-31 at home, 25-30 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 53 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 55 times and under 56 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Houston Astros 59-56 in the 2026 regular season (30-28 at home, 29-28 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 56 of 111 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 58 times and under 48 times, with 5 pushes.
What's next for Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros?
Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the Houston Astros on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Next for the Houston Astros: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.