The data suggests caution when backing the Toronto Blue Jays in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home favorite, the Toronto Blue Jays are just 32-166-1 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -69.2% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +69.2%.

🚫 Strong Fade
Record32-166-1
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size199 games
ROI-69.2%
Units Won-136.9u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20144-17-00.0%-63.6%
20152-15-00.0%-77.5%
20162-15-00.0%-77.5%
20172-19-00.0%-81.8%
20184-15-10.0%-59.8%
20192-11-00.0%-70.6%
20202-10-00.0%-68.2%
20216-15-00.0%-45.5%
20222-15-00.0%-77.5%
20235-17-00.0%-56.6%
20241-17-00.0%-89.4%

Why This Trend Exists

The Blue Jays' catastrophic performance as home favorites stems from a perfect storm of organizational overconfidence and market inefficiency. Toronto's front office has consistently built teams that look impressive on paper but struggle with execution in pressure situations. When the betting public sees star power like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette in the lineup at Rogers Centre, they drive up the line beyond what the team's actual clutch performance warrants. The psychological burden of expectation weighs heavily on this franchise. Toronto fans are notoriously demanding, and when the team enters as favorites at home, players often press rather than execute their natural games. The Blue Jays have also shown a troubling pattern of poor bullpen management in close games, with managers making questionable decisions when protecting leads that the betting market expects them to hold. Rogers Centre's unique dimensions create another layer of complexity. While the ballpark can favor offense, opposing teams often adjust better to the environment than the home squad, particularly when Toronto enters overvalued by the betting market. The actionable insight here is clear: fade Toronto as home favorites, especially when the line sits above -150. This trend carries the most weight during weekend series when casual betting volume inflates their odds even further.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Toronto Blue Jays's ATS record as home favorite?

The Toronto Blue Jays have a 32-166-1 ATS record as home favorites from 2014-2024, covering the spread in only 32 of 199 games. This represents an extremely poor 16.1% cover rate over the 11-year period.

Is betting on the Toronto Blue Jays as home favorite profitable?

No, betting on the Toronto Blue Jays as home favorites is highly unprofitable with a -69.2% ROI from 2014-2024. This means bettors would have lost approximately 69 cents for every dollar wagered on the Blue Jays in this situation.

How does this compare to the league average?

This performance is significantly worse than league average, as most MLB teams cover around 50% of spreads over time. The Blue Jays' 16.1% cover rate as home favorites represents one of the worst ATS trends in modern baseball betting.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.