Houston Astros vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction: Astros expected to be win at home

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Houston Astros are set to face off in Game 3 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. With each team securing one victory so far, both are keen to emerge victorious in this matchup. How will this game play out?

The Houston Astros currently hold a 1-5 record this season, having suffered a defeat in Game Two of their series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday night. Despite a victory in Game One against the Toronto Blue Jays, where they secured a no-hitter on Monday, they faced losses in all four games of their series with the New York Yankees at the start of the year. Presently, the Houston pitching staff maintains a 3.33 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and a .234 opponent batting average. Offensively, the Houston Astros have scored 22 runs, boasting a .271 batting average and a .339 on-base percentage. Kyle Tucker stands out with a batting average of .318, alongside two home runs and five RBIs. Taking the mound as the projected starting pitcher for the Houston Astros is Cristian Javier, who holds a record of 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.83 WHIP across 6.0 innings pitched this season.

The Toronto Blue Jays currently hold a 3-3 record this season, having secured a 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game Two of their series. However, they faced a defeat in Game One of the series, and earlier in the season, they split a four-game series with the Tampa Bay Rays. Presently, the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff boasts a 4.76 ERA along with a 1.37 WHIP and a .268 opponent batting average. Offensively, the Blue Jays have scored 22 runs, holding a .196 batting average and a .285 on-base percentage. Notably, Justin Turner leads the team with a batting average of .350, along with one home run and four RBIs. Taking the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays is projected starting pitcher Chris Bassitt, who holds a record of 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA and a 1.60 WHIP across 5.0 innings pitched this season.

The Houston Astros have had a rough start to the season, but they are determined to turn things around with a victory in this game. Apart from their sole win against the Toronto Blue Jays, they have struggled to consistently score runs, especially against a pitcher like Chris Bassitt. While Bassitt faced some challenges in his first start against the Tampa Bay Rays, he has demonstrated solid performance over the past few years.

On the other hand, the Toronto Blue Jays have been involved in several high-scoring games at the beginning of the season. However, they will be facing Cristian Javier, who showcased excellence in his first start this year. Despite not performing at his peak level last season, Javier's impressive performance against the New York Yankees in his first start suggests that he is capable of securing a victory for the Houston Astros in this matchup.