Astros vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 3

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Toronto Blue Jays' Davis Schneider during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
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  • The Astros are -115 favorites vs the Blue Jays
  • Astros vs Blue Jays Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Astros / Blue Jays TV Channel: SCHN | RSN | TVA

The Houston Astros (-115) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-105) on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07pm EDT in Toronto, ON.

This season, the Astros are 43-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 38-47 ATS.

Astros vs Blue Jays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Astros starting pitcher: Ronel Blanco 8-3, 2.50 ERA
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi 4-8, 4.20 ERA

Astros vs. Blue Jays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Astros-1.5 +145O 8.5 -115-115
Blue Jays +1.5 -175U 8.5 -105-105

Astros vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 52.4% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Astros players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Astros Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Alex Bregman has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+17.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 17 away games (+14.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 21 of his last 29 games (+14.05 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Jeremy Pena has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 27 games (+13.65 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Jose Altuve has hit the Singles Over in 33 of his last 50 games (+11.60 Units / 18% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 50 games (+13.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 50 games (+10.35 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 5 games (+10.25 Units / 205% ROI)
  • Alejandro Kirk has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+10.05 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Daulton Varsho has hit the RBIs Under in 12 of his last 13 games (+9.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 68 games (+15.75 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 27 games (+12.75 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 12 games (+8.45 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 49 games (+8.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 games (+5.65 Units / 42% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 48 of their last 84 games (+9.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.55 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+5.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.95 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.85 Units / 35% ROI)

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 42-43 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 43-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -9.64% ROI
  • 32-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -22.3 Units / -23.99% ROI
  • 50-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +14.9 Units / 15.82% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 38-47 against the Run Line (-18 Units / -15.81% ROI).

  • 39-46 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.35 Units / -13.05% ROI
  • 40-42 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.3 Units / -6.75% ROI
  • 42-40 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.25 Units / -2.4% ROI

Blue Jays vs Astros Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +280 0.5 -350
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Davis Schneider (TOR) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Jose Altuve (HOU) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Blue Jays vs Astros Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
George Springer (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Spencer Horwitz (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jake Meyers (HOU) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Ernie Clement (TOR) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Blue Jays vs Astros RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Yordan Alvarez (HOU) 0.5 +125 0.5 -160
Davis Schneider (TOR) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Yainer Diaz (HOU) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
George Springer (TOR) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210

Blue Jays vs Astros Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ronel Blanco (HOU) 4.5 -110 4.5 -115
Yusei Kikuchi (TOR) 5.5 +110 5.5 -145

Opponents are hitting just .217 (30-for-138) against Ronel Blanco in non-two strike counts this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .317 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 41% (45/109) against Ronel Blanco on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 100th Percentile.

Ronel Blanco has allowed a BABIP of .184 this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .282 — 100th Percentile.

Ronel Blanco has walked 21 of 136 batters (15%) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed a slugging percentage of .689 (31 Total Bases / 45 ABs) on fastballs away this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .355 — seventh Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .312 (43-for-138) against Yusei Kikuchi when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .231 — fourth Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has thrown breaking pitches 49% of the time (438/888) when behind in the count since last season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an OBP of .362 (152 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .294 — sixth Percentile.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Astros are 169-25 (.871) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .794.

The Astros are 120-83 (.591) on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .472.

The Astros are 192-20 (.906) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .868.

The Astros are 68-51 (.571) after a road win since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Blue Jays are 28-23 (.549) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

The Blue Jays are just 14-64 (.179) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .264.

The Blue Jays are 24-12 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Blue Jays are 4-2 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Astros hitters have just 799 strikeouts in 4,568 PA’s (17%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.65 pitches per plate appearance against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

Astros hitters are averaging just 3.65 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.88.

Astros hitters have put 42% of balls in play to the left side of the field since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 39%.

Blue Jays hitters have just 643 strikeouts in 3,343 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Blue Jays hitters have just 397 strikeouts in 2,104 PA’s (19%) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Blue Jays hitters have just 949 strikeouts in 5,077 PA’s (19%) in righty-righty matchups since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Blue Jays are batting .260 against LHP since last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .252.

Opponents have a miss rate of 26% against Astros pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The average home run distance against the Astros pitchers this season is 389.4 feet — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 397.2

Astros pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Astros pitchers have walked 26 of 227 batters (12%) over the past seven days (6 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 245 of 3,652 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed a run just 26% of the time after an opposing score since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

Blue Jays vs. Astros Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Erik Swanson (Toronto Blue Jays): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Jordan Romano (Toronto Blue Jays): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Bo Bichette (Toronto Blue Jays): Neck, Day-To-Day
  • Danny Jansen (Toronto Blue Jays): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Alek Manoah (Toronto Blue Jays): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Grae Kessinger (Houston Astros): Hamstring, Day-To-Day
  • Justin Verlander (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Penn Murfee (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Kendall Graveman (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jose Abreu (Houston Astros): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Jose Urquidy (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Oliver Ortega (Houston Astros): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Lance McCullers (Houston Astros): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Bennett Sousa (Houston Astros): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Forrest Whitley (Houston Astros): Finger, 7-Day IL
  • Shawn Dubin (Houston Astros): Forearm, 15-Day IL

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