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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Houston Astros: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 23, 2025

Updated on:
Apr 23, 2025 8:58 PM
The Toronto Blue Jays, currently on a losing streak, are set to face off against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 7:40 PM at Daikin Park. The Astros, holding a 2-0 lead in the regular season series, look to continue their dominance against the struggling Blue Jays. The matchup could be a crucial turning point for Toronto, as they aim to snap their losing streak and even up their 12-12 record.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Houston Astros

Current Odds

TOR
HOU
Over
4.5
+205
Under
4.5
-245
TOR
+1.5
+376
HOU
-1.5
-476
TOR
ML
+1700
HOU
ML
-3200

Blue Jays vs Astros statistics

Stat Blue Jays Astros
Hits 196 (Tied-9th) 173 (22nd)
Batting Average .245 (11th) .230 (20th)
Runs Batted In 82 (Tied-24th) 82 (Tied-24th)
Runs 87 (Tied-24th) 89 (22nd)
Home Runs 13 (29th) 18 (Tied-23rd)
Walks 78 (17th) 77 (Tied-18th)
Stolen Bases 17 (Tied-18th) 20 (Tied-14th)
Strikeouts 172 (Tied-3rd) 191 (13th)
Pitches 3484 (13th) 3306 (23rd)

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/22/25 vs Toronto Blue Jays W 5-1
4/21/25 vs Toronto Blue Jays W 7-0
4/20/25 vs San Diego Padres L 3-2
4/19/25 vs San Diego Padres W 3-2
4/18/25 vs San Diego Padres W 6-4

Toronto Blue Jays recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/22/25 @ Houston Astros L 5-1
4/21/25 @ Houston Astros L 7-0
4/20/25 vs Seattle Mariners L 8-3
4/19/25 vs Seattle Mariners L 8-4 F/12
4/18/25 vs Seattle Mariners W 3-1

Houston Astros injuries

  • Zach Dezenzo (RF): Day-To-Day
  • Ray Gaither (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Glenn Otto (RP): Day-To-Day
  • Kaleb Ort (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Pedro Leon (RF): 10-Day-IL

Toronto Blue Jays injuries

  • Philip Clarke (C): Day-To-Day
  • Adam Kloffenstein (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Daulton Varsho (CF): 10-Day-IL
  • Ryan Burr (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Nick Sandlin (RP): 15-Day-IL

Blue Jays vs Astros game info

Type Info
Venue Daikin Park
Location Houston, Texas
First pitch Wed 7:40 PM
TV MLBN
Temperature 75°
Chance of Rain 66%

Blue Jays vs Astros predictions

As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to face off against the Houston Astros, fans are keeping a close watch on standout players like George Springer. His impressive batting average of .333 suggests a probability of contributing significantly on the scoreboard; let’s not forget, he's also projected to add a hit and tack on a run during the game. Meanwhile, Bo Bichette is expected to bring consistency with his bat, potentially securing a couple of hits, given his dynamic at-bat skills. We can't overlook Vladimir Guerrero Jr., known for his clutch plays—he might just surprise us with a pivotal home run, swinging the game’s momentum.

On the flip side, the Houston Astros are banking on their seasoned players like Jose Altuve, whose batting prowess consistently lights up the field. With a projected hit and the potential to cross home plate, Altuve's contribution will be crucial. Big hitter Yordan Alvarez is another danger the Blue Jays have to contend with; he has a strong chance of adding a home run to his tally during this matchup. Moreover, Isaac Paredes can shake things up with his capacity to hit, putting him in a position to be a game-changer through key plays and RBIs that might just tip the scale in favor of the Astros.

As the tension builds towards this matchup at Daikin Park, the Astros seem to have a slight edge with their balanced lineup and home turf advantage. The Blue Jays, despite their raw talent and potential power plays, need to overcome an evident road game challenge, illustrated by their current road record. While Batten Francis could pull a rabbit out of the hat with a solid pitching performance, aligning the stars perfectly is a tall order. Though it could go either way, it seems the scales may just tip the Astros' way this time. What do you think? Are the stars favoring Houston, or could the Blue Jays rally to break their streak?

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