Bets Recommendations Based on MLB Division Odds for August 5th
Toronto Blue Jays Favoured as Road Favourites Against Struggling Colorado Rockies
The Toronto Blue Jays, currently boasting a strong 24-12 (67%) record as favourites against teams who missed the postseason the previous year, are set to face the Colorado Rockies tonight. The Blue Jays have been heavily backed by sharp bettors, with the line moving from -200 to -235 in their favour.
However, a detailed historical analysis of home favourites in the second game of a new series after winning the opener, home favourites receiving at least 10 cents of line movement, or home favourites facing sub-.500 teams, is not readily available in the search results.
Recent data does suggest that home underdogs had a strong month in July 2025, winning 68-55 (55.3%), which could indirectly imply challenges for favourites. But it's essential to note that this performance is not directly comparable to the specific scenario at hand.
In tonight's matchup, the Blue Jays will be starting right-hander Jose Berrios (7-4, 3.84 ERA), who has been more effective on the road and at night. The Rockies will counter with Anthony Molina (0-0, 7.27 ERA), a right-hander making his first MLB start. The Blue Jays' offense, hitting .267 with 546 runs scored, significantly outperforms the Rockies' .237 average and 419 runs scored.
Meanwhile, in another matchup, the Detroit Tigers, who won their series opener against the Minnesota Twins, are listed as -145 home favourites. The Tigers have a strong record of 32-17 (65%) as home favourites, including 25-7 (78%) when receiving at least 10 cents of line movement in their favour. Zack Littell (8-8, 3.58 ERA) will start for the Tigers, while the Twins will counter with Shota Imanaga (8-4, 3.25 ERA).
The Tigers' offense, while not as potent as the Blue Jays', still outperforms the Twins, with a .250 average, 147 homers, and 549 runs scored compared to the Twins' .240 average, 129 homers, and 465 runs scored.
As for the Blue Jays' game against the Rockies, the team has been receiving a significant amount of moneyline bets and dollars, with 60% and 98%, respectively, at Circa. Similarly, the Tigers have been popular picks at DraftKings, with 93% and 94% of moneyline bets and dollars, respectively.
It's worth noting that big road favourites -200 or more are performing well this season, with a 37-14 (73%) record and a 3% ROI. If they are receiving 20-cents of steam or more in their favour, they improve to 19-4 (83%) with a 17% ROI.
The Blue Jays will be playing at 8:40 p.m. ET, while the Tigers and Twins will face off at 6:40 p.m. ET. Both games promise to be exciting contests, with the favourites looking strong based on their recent performances.
- Given the strong performance of the Toronto Blue Jays as road favourites, the MLB sports-betting odds for tonight's game against the Colorado Rockies indicate a moneyline of -235 in favor of the Blue Jays.
- In the sports betting world, the Toronto Blue Jays have seen a significant line movement from -200 to -235, suggesting that sharp bettors are heavily backing this team in their forthcoming game against the struggling Colorado Rockies.
- Baseball sports betting enthusiasts may find the Toronto Blue Jays an attractive pick as they face the Colorado Rockies, given their strong record as road favorites, currently standing at 67% (24-12), and their 37-14 (73%) record for big road favorites this season.
