MLB betting preview (Aug. 5): Blue Jays vs. Rockies predictions
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By Greg Warren
Aug 5, 2025, 13:00 EDTUpdated: Aug 5, 2025, 14:43 EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will continue their series with the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night in the high altitude at Coors Field.
Toronto put up a whopping 25 hits in a 15-1 thumping of the lowly Rockies on Monday in the series opener. In fact, the Blue Jays set season highs in at-bats (50), total bases (39), runs scored (15), and RBIs (15).
Colorado, which owns the worst record in baseball at 30-82, has now lost back-to-back games after taking two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend.
Let’s take a look at the game odds for Tuesday’s clash between the Blue Jays and Rockies courtesy of bet365.
Blue Jays vs. Rockies odds
Blue Jays moneyline odds | -240 |
Rockies moneyline odds | +190 |
Runline odds | Blue Jays -1.5 (-160), Rockies +1.5 (+135) |
Game total | Over 11.5 runs (-120), Under 11.5 (+100) |
Date/time | Aug. 5, 8:40 p.m. ET |
About the Blue Jays (66-48 SU, 67-47 ATS, 61-49-4 o/u)
The Blue Jays responded in a big way Monday after losing back-to-back series to the Kansas City Royals and Baltimore Orioles.
Bo Bichette hit two homers and recorded six RBIs, and Ernie Clement amassed a career-best five hits as the Blue Jays pounded the Rockies into submission on Monday.
Some of that momentum should carry over to Tuesday’s contest, and oddsmakers are also backing that notion as evidenced by their very high game total of 11.5 runs.
About the Rockies (30-82 SU, 46-66 ATS, 48-60-4 o/u)
The Rockies are the worst team in baseball, but they’ve actually picked up the pace a little bit recently, going 12-18 over their last 30 games. If you can recall, they started the season a dreadful 6-33 and then fell to 30 games below .500 in just 44 games. Yikes!
Monday was the fifth time in franchise history they allowed at least 25 hits in a game, with the last time coming back in 2023 at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels.
Rockies starting pitchers have posted a miserable 14.85 ERA over their last six games and now own a 6.28 mark on the season, on pace for the worst in franchise history.
Probable starting pitchers
Toronto: RHP Jose Berrios (7-4, 3.84 ERA, 7.61 K/9)
Berrios posted a 3-1 record with an ugly 5.83 ERA in six June starts, and he’s coming off a mediocre outing against the Orioles, who put up five runs (two earned) in just 4 1/3 innings on him. However, he’s been amazing in night starts this season, posting a 5-1 record with a 2.68 ERA while allowing opponents to hit just .209 in 14 starts. Colorado’s current roster owns a .167 batting average and .375 OPS in 24 career at-bats against him. Surprisingly, the veteran righty has never pitched at Coors Field, the most hitter-friendly venue in baseball, throughout his 11-year career.
Colorado: RHP Anthony Molina (0-0, 7.27 ERA, 6.23 K/9)
The Rockies are recalling Molina from Triple-A Albuquerque to make Tuesday’s start against the Blue Jays. It was actually Kyle Freeland’s spot in the rotation, but he’s dealing with a sinus infection and has been moved back to pitch Wednesday as a result. The right-hander has appeared in five games out of the bullpen for Colorado this season, allowing 13 hits and seven runs over 8 2/3 innings. He’s pitched quite well in the minors, compiling a 3.06 ERA and 1.42 WHIP with a 15:4 K:BB ratio in 17 2/3 innings at Triple A.
Notable injuries
Outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder), pitcher Yimi Garcia (ankle/elbow), pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow), infielder Andres Gimenez (ankle), and outfielder George Springer (concussion) are all on the injured list for Toronto.
Designated hitter Kris Bryant (back), pitcher Anthony Senzatela (finger), and pitcher German Marquez (biceps) are on the IL for Colorado.
Weather
Forecasts are calling for temperatures around 32 C and clear skies this evening in Denver. Winds will blow from left field to right field at 9 mph.
Blue Jays vs. Rockies betting trends
- The over is 7-2 in Toronto’s last nine games.
- The over is 8-2 in Colorado’s last 10 games.
- Toronto owns the best record on the runline (67-47) in the AL.
- The Rockies have the worst home record (16-40) in baseball.
Blue Jays vs. Rockies player prop trends
- Thiaro Estrada has struck out in seven straight games and eight of his last 10. He’s -125 to strike out at least once.
- Jordan Beck has hit safely in four straight games and seven of his last 10. He’s -215 to extend his streak.
- Berrios has allowed two earned runs or less in 11 of his 14 night starts this season, averaging 1.8 per outing. He’s -110 to allow under 2.5 earned runs.
Blue Jays vs. Rockies best bet
- Blue Jays alternative runline -2.5: -115 for one unit (best odds @ bet365). There’s a very limited sample size of pitcher vs. hitter data for this matchup, and you’ll have to pay steep -150 odds to back the Jays on the -1.5 runline, so we’re going to look for more value on Toronto’s -2.5 alternative runline in this instance at -115 odds. There’s nothing to like about this Colorado team, and with a Triple-A pitcher on the mound, Toronto should be poised to do some heavy damage for a second consecutive game on the Rockies. Take the Blue Jays to win by three or more runs.