The Toronto Blue Jays (12-10) are set to face the Houston Astros (10-11) in a pivotal matchup at Minute Maid Park on April 21, 2025, with Kevin Gausman and Hunter Brown as the starting pitchers. Gausman enters with a 2-1 record and a 2.49 ERA, while Brown boasts an impressive 1.50 ERA with a 2-1 record. The Astros fell just short of a sweep against the San Diego Padres, losing the final game 3-2, while the Jays were swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend, including a devastating 8-3 loss where both Cal Raleigh and Rowdy Tellez hit home runs.

The betting odds favor the Astros at -139 on the moneyline and a spread of -1.5, but the Blue Jays are expected to put up a fight, especially with Gausman’s recent performance. Notably, Jake Meyers from the Astros is hot, hitting .444 in his last 18 at-bats. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the league.