Toronto Blue Jays Home Favorite After a Loss Betting Trend
ATS Record, ROI Analysis & Historical Performance Data (2014-2024)
The data suggests caution when backing the Toronto Blue Jays in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home favorite after a loss, the Toronto Blue Jays are just 18-84-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -66.3% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +66.3%.
Year-by-Year Performance
| Season | Record | Win % | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4-5-0 | 0.0% | -15.2% |
| 2015 | 1-8-0 | 0.0% | -78.8% |
| 2016 | 2-6-0 | 0.0% | -52.3% |
| 2017 | 1-11-0 | 0.0% | -84.1% |
| 2018 | 3-9-0 | 0.0% | -52.3% |
| 2019 | 0-5-0 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 1-4-0 | 0.0% | -61.8% |
| 2021 | 1-7-0 | 0.0% | -76.1% |
| 2022 | 1-10-0 | 0.0% | -82.6% |
| 2023 | 3-9-0 | 0.0% | -52.3% |
| 2024 | 1-10-0 | 0.0% | -82.6% |
Why This Trend Exists
The Blue Jays' struggles as home favorites following losses reveal a franchise caught between expectations and execution during their competitive windows. Toronto's offensive-heavy identity creates a feast-or-famine dynamic that becomes particularly problematic after defeats. When this team loses, it often stems from pitching breakdowns or offensive slumps that don't magically correct themselves overnight, yet the betting market consistently overvalues their bounce-back potential at Rogers Centre. The psychological factor cannot be ignored with this organization. The Blue Jays have historically carried the weight of being Canada's only MLB team, creating inflated expectations that manifest in poor line value. After losses, the combination of home field advantage and perceived talent level artificially inflates their odds, but the underlying issues that caused the previous defeat frequently persist. Their bullpen volatility over the years has been a consistent thread, making them unreliable in close games where favorites need to cover spreads. The most profitable approach is fading Toronto in these spots when they're favored by more than a run, as the market overcompensates for their offensive reputation. This trend carries maximum weight during summer months when the sample size grows and the team's true character emerges under playoff pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Toronto Blue Jays's ATS record as home favorite after a loss?
The Toronto Blue Jays have an 18-84-0 ATS record as home favorites after a loss from 2014-2024. This represents a 17.6% ATS win rate over 102 games.
Is betting on the Toronto Blue Jays as home favorite after a loss profitable?
No, betting on the Blue Jays as home favorites after a loss is highly unprofitable with a -66.3% ROI. This trend has lost money consistently over the 11-year period.
How does this compare to the league average?
This performance is significantly worse than league average, as most teams perform closer to 50% ATS. The Blue Jays' 17.6% ATS rate in this situation represents one of the worst situational trends in MLB.
FADE This Trend
The data suggests fading this situation has been profitable. Compare odds to find the best value on the other side.
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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.