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Blue Jays Look to Bounce Back Against Astros in Series Finale after No-Hitter

Game time: April 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Article updated Apr 3, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this article, the upcoming third game of a three-game series between two baseball teams in the Lone Star State is previewed. The Houston Astros secured an easy victory in

Game outlook

In this article, the upcoming third game of a three-game series between two baseball teams in the Lone Star State is previewed. The Houston Astros secured an easy victory in the series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The Blue Jays aim to bounce back in the final game of the series on Wednesday night. The starting pitchers for the game are Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays and Cristian Javier for the Astros. The current betting line favors Houston at -139. The outcome of the middle game of the series, which took place on Tuesday night, is still pending at the time of publication.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Jays +123 | Astros -139

Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-169) | Astros -1.5 (+145)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 58%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered their third loss in four games after being no-hit by the Houston Astros, marking the earliest calendar no-hitter in major league history. The Blue Jays currently stand tied for fourth in the AL East, three games behind the Yankees for the top spot. Pitcher Bowden Francis took the loss in his first major league start, allowing seven runs over 5.1 innings of work. Chris Bassitt is set to start his second game of the season for the Blue Jays, looking to improve on his previous outing where he allowed five runs in five innings. Toronto has a power ranking of 9 and is ranked 12th in offense and 13th in defense, with a current record of 3-3. For more opportunities to earn, consider using our sportsbook promo codes.

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Houston Astros Analysis

The Houston Astros snapped their season-opening four-game losing streak with a convincing win in the opening game of this series against Toronto. They are now 1-4 on the season, tied for fourth in the AL West, 2.5 games behind the Rangers. Key players in the victory included Kyle Tucker, Yanier Diaz, Chas McCormick, Jeremy Pena, and Jake Meyers. Ronel Blanco pitched a shutout game to earn the win. Cristian Javier will start the next game for Houston, with a strong performance in his last outing. The Astros have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked #26 in offense and #20 in defense, with a record of 1-5 overall. Toronto went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Houston.

Inconsistency Plagues Toronto as Houston Rallies with Big Offense and Pitching Success

Toronto's early season performance has been marked by inconsistency, with a notable discrepancy in runs scored between wins and losses. To improve, the Blue Jays must focus on enhancing their plate discipline to generate more offense, as evidenced by their struggle against Blanco in the opening game. On the other hand, Houston's experienced team demonstrated their ability to bounce back from a slow start by hitting five home runs in a recent victory. Notably, Blanco's efficient 105-pitch complete game no-hitter gave the Astros bullpen much-needed rest. Taking into account Javier's strong performance in his first start, it is likely that he will contribute to securing a win for Houston on their upcoming game day.

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SportsJaw Blue Jays vs Astros archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Jays vs Astros matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays+121 → +136Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Astros-140 → -154Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays+1.5 (-169) → +1.5 (-150)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+127)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Blue Jays
3-3 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Astros
1-5 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 4-4-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-03T10:16:50.915Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-02Toronto Blue Jays 2 · Houston Astros 1
  • 2024-04-01Toronto Blue Jays 0 · Houston Astros 10
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Astros defeated Toronto Blue Jays 8-0

Houston Astros defeated Toronto Blue Jays 8-0 on April 3, 2024, a 8-run decision in the series. Houston Astros' strongest period was the 7th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Blue Jays +1.5 (-150) spread, Houston Astros covered, while the 8 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • SBLMoneyline · Houston Astros -139Win
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays +123Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Houston Astros -139Win
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss
  • BluedevilTotal · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • DpxsportsMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays +121Loss
  • Novacek84Total · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • MikeVargasTotal · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Houston Astros -140Win
  • JtgarciaTotal · Under 9 (-110)Win
  • JwMoneyline · Houston Astros -140Win
  • JackCohenTotal · Over 9 (-110)Loss