In this article, we will formulate a Rockies vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 5, at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (66-48, 28-29 Away) lost the last two series against the Baltimore Orioles and Kansas City Orioles, but responded with a massive 15-1 victory over the Rockies in Game 1 of this series. Bo Bichette blasted a pair of homers and led the offense with six RBI, while Eric Lauer got the win after allowing one run on seven hits with four strikeouts and one walk across 6.0 innings.
This year, the Blue Jays average 4.70 runs per game (8th in the MLB) on a .264/.334/.413 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Blue Jays’ staff has a 4.29 ERA (23rd) and 1.25 WHIP (13th). Bo Bichette leads the Blue Jays with a .299 batting average, 15 home runs, and 74 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Blue Jays is Jose Berrios, who is 7-4 in 23 starts this season, with a 3.84 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 131.1 innings.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (30-82, 16-40 Home) couldn’t get a series sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but they did win that series before suffering a massive 15-1 defeat to the Blue Jays in the opener on Monday. Ezequiel Tovar drove in the lone run for the offense, while Tanner Gordon took the loss after allowing seven runs on 11 hits with one strikeout and no walks in 2.2 innings.
This season, the Rockies average 3.77 runs per game (28th in the MLB) on a .237/.296/.396 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.76 ERA (30th) and 1.59 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .278 batting average, 21 home runs, and 62 RBI this season.
Anthony Molina will take the mound for the Rockies on Tuesday. The 23-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in zero starts this year with a 7.26 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 8.2 innings.
Why the Blue Jays will beat the Rockies
- The Rockies have lost each of their last nine Tuesday night games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have won 10 of their last 11 games against NL West opponents.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 road games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games following a home loss.
- The Blue Jays have won the first inning in each of their last four games as favorites against the Rockies.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in five of their last six night games against NL West opponents.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against NL West opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rockies’ last six games as underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Blue Jays’ last seven night games at Coors Field.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.84).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (735).
- The Blue Jays rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.337).
- The Blue Jays rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (753).
Rockies vs Blue Jays Prediction
The teams have traded victories in the past few years, each recording five in the previous ten H2H encounters. With Jose Berrios on the mound, I don’t think the Blue Jays will have problems in this game. Berrios wasn’t great in July, when he posted a 5.83 ERA, but he did record three wins in his last five starts. Anthony Molina, on the other hand, will get his first start of the season and only the second in his career. Molina’s inexperience and the fact that he is more of a reliever than a starter should be enough for the Blue Jays to secure a comfortable win. Back Toronto to win and cover.