The Astros lost Game 1 in Toronto last night, and they are a pretty big underdog here in Game 2 of this series versus the Blue Jays. I'll take the AL leading Astros as the dog against a Toronto team that is four games under .500.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Drew Hutchison, and he didn't factor in the decision in a loss to the Twins in his latest appearance. Hutchison (4-1, 5.26 ERA) gave up four runs on seven hits in just 5.1 innings in that game. The Astros counter with Brett Oberholtzer, who is still looking for his first win of the season. Houston did win each of his previous two starts.

2. Astros Bullpen - Houston's relief pitchers have posted an ERA of 2.35, the third best in the majors.

3. X-Factor - The Astros lineup is hitting a combined .310 versus Hutchison.

Selection: This is a play on the Houston Astros +1.5 (8*)