The Astros are 25-10 at home, but coming off a rare defeat at Minute Maid Park. That occurred to the Brewers in extra innings on Wednesday. The Astros were idle on Thursday. I'm expecting a strong focused effort from them. They have the right pitching matchup to blow out the Blue Jays.

Toronto is going with Aaron Sanchez, who has yielded nine earned during his last two starts spanning 12 innings. Sanchez gives up too many walks. Only three pitchers give up more bases on balls than Sanchez.

The Blue Jays are 2-7 in their last nine road games. Toronto buried the Orioles, 12-3, at Balitmore on Thursday. However, the Blue Jays are 2-9 following a victory.

Gerrit Cole is one of the top pitchers in the American League. He's leading the majors in strikeouts. The Astros are 18-5 in Cole's last 23 home starts. Cole is holding opponents to a .196 batting average at home.

Unlke Sanchez, Cole is in excellent current form with a 2.08 ERA in his last two starts.