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

Houston Astros Alex Bregman (2) and Houston Astros Yuli Gurriel celebrate after Game 2 of baseball's American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Houston. The Houston Astros won 3-2.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)
  • The Astros are -145 favorites vs the Blue Jays
  • Blue Jays vs Astros Over / Under today: 9 Runs
  • Blue Jays / Astros TV Channel: RSN1 | TVA | MLBN | SCHN

The Toronto Blue Jays (+120) visit Minute Maid Park to take on the Houston Astros (-145) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Houston, TX.

This season, the Blue Jays are 3-3 against the spread (ATS), while the Astros are 1-5 ATS.

Blue Jays vs Astros Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Chris Bassitt 0-1, 6.76 ERA
  • Astros starting pitcher: Cristian Javier 0-0, 0.00 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Blue Jays+1.5 -165O 9 -120+120
Astros -1.5 +140U 9 +100-145

Blue Jays vs Astros Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Astros will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 54.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


Bet now on Blue Jays vs Astros and all games with BetMGM


We’ve highlighted 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 Bets Today:

  • Jose Berrios has hit the Earned Runs Under in 22 of his last 32 games (+9.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Jose Berrios has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 21 of his last 31 games (+8.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Brandon Belt has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 13 away games (+8.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Chris Bassitt has hit the Earned Runs Under in 22 of his last 33 games (+8.00 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+7.70 Units / 35% ROI)

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

Best Astros Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 25 games at home (+19.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Kyle Tucker has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+14.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Chas McCormick has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 14 games at home (+11.15 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Yainer Diaz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+11.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Alex Bregman has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 23 games at home (+10.95 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 78 of their last 139 games (+11.74 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 61 of their last 111 games (+11.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.66 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 52 away games (+7.55 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 41 away games (+2.20 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 61 games (+15.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 45 of their last 76 games at home (+8.58 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 53 games at home (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+5.21 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Houston Astros have covered the Run Line in 52 of their last 100 games (+4.60 Units / 4% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 3-3 against the Run Line (-1.8 Units / -18.95% ROI).

  • 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.5 Units / 8% ROI
  • 4-2 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.7 Units / 25.19% ROI
  • 2-4 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.35 Units / -36.43% ROI

Astros Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Astros are 1-5 against the Run Line (-3.6 Units / -60% ROI).

  • 1-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.7 Units / -69.51% ROI
  • 1-4 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.6 Units / -52.55% ROI
  • 4-1 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.95 Units / 46.46% ROI

Astros vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Varsho 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Springer 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Tucker 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Abreu 0.5 +725 0.5 -1200
Kiermaier 0.5 +725 0.5 -1200

Astros vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Javier 4.5 -140 4.5 +105
Bassitt 4.5 -120 4.5 -105

Chris Bassitt has averaged 77.7 MPH on sliders since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 130 total IP; League Avg: 85.1 — first Percentile.

Chris Bassitt has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.8 MPH on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season (204 balls in play) — tied for best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 130 total IP; League Avg: 80.6

Opponents have a groundball rate of 67% (10/15) against Chris Bassitt this season — tied for 6th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 95th Percentile.

Chris Bassitt has a first-pitch strike rate of 83% (20/24) this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 62% — 100th Percentile.

Astros Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents had a groundball rate of just 26% (119/459) against Cristian Javier in the 2023 season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 26% (123/475) against Cristian Javier since last season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — second Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 30% (62/206) against Cristian Javier in two-strike counts since last season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — second Percentile.

Right-handed hitters had a groundball rate of just 20% (38/194) against Cristian Javier in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 0 Percentile.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Astros

The Blue Jays are 19-13 (.576) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Blue Jays are 161-38 (.805) when allowing 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .717.

The Blue Jays are 94-73 (.560) on the road since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .474.

The Blue Jays are 70-108 (.391) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .280.

Astros Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Astros were 13-7 (.650) after a loss as underdogs in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .420.

The Astros are 16-13 (.552) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Astros are 138-20 (.873) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .794.

The Astros are 95-20 (.826) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .729.

The Blue Jays are batting just .105 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

The Blue Jays batted .272 against LHP in the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Blue Jays hitters have just 526 strikeouts in 2,716 PA’s (19%) against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Blue Jays batted just .240 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .267.

Astros hitters have just 659 strikeouts in 3,715 PA’s (18%) against LHP since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Astros have a winning percentage of 63% on the road since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Astros hitters are slugging .461 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Astros hitters have just 338 strikeouts in 1,865 PA’s (18%) against LHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 930 of 12,370 batters (7%) since the 2022 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays pitchers had a strikeout rate of 24% with runners in scoring position in the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 51% against Astros pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Astros pitchers have won 41% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Astros pitchers had an ERA of 3.62 (710.1 IP) on the road in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.44.

Astros pitchers have an ERA of 3.34 (1421.2 IP) on the road since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.29.

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

  • 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
  • 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

Bet now on Blue Jays vs Astros and all games with BetMGM


Bet on MLB Odds at BetMGM

Sportsbook promos are always available at BetMGM. For new customers, check out the sportsbook welcome offer and BetMGM Refer a Friend. For existing customers, there are Odds Boosts, Parlay Boosts, contests and more.

First Bet Offer BetMGM State Promo Pages $1,500
About the Author

BetMGM

Read More @BETMGM

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.

Our BetMGM editors and authors are sports experts with a wealth of knowledge of the sports industry at all levels. Their coverage includes sports news, previews and predictions, fun facts, and betting.