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Angels vs Blue Jays

North-of-the-border bats look primed to clip the Halos

Los Angeles Angels

Angels (43-43) VS Blue Jays (49-38)

07/05/2025 | 3:07 PM ET | Rogers Centre, Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays
Moneyline Pick - Toronto Blue Jays (-170): B

Toronto enters its July 5 matchup against Los Angeles riding a five-game upswing, while the Angels continue to falter with consecutive losses. The disparity in recent performance is compounded by Los Angeles dealing with key injuries, forcing its offence to rely heavily on limited options. Toronto, meanwhile, boasts a relatively healthy roster and has benefited from solid recent outings by its starting pitchers, especially against this opponent. The Blue Jays’ lineup has also taken advantage of favourable hitting conditions, particularly at a stadium that’s played hitter-friendly in warm weather with an open roof. With Toronto firmly positioned in the Wild Card race at the season’s midpoint, this prediction favours the home side. The pick is Blue Jays moneyline.

It just feels like the right time to back Toronto. They’re healthy, in rhythm, and have the pitching edge, while the Angels are still trying to patch things together. Add in the ballpark factor and the Blue Jays’ strong history in this matchup, and the bet starts to make a lot of sense. If you’re picking based on form and recent trends, Toronto looks like the side to trust here.

This prediction gets a B grade. Continue following us for more expert picks and bets. This bet was made 05/07/2025 9:42.

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Over/Under Pick - Under 9, (-110): B

On July 5 at Rogers Centre, Toronto hosts Los Angeles in a matchup that sets up well for a lower-scoring outcome.The Blue Jays’ starting pitcher enters with strong momentum, having kept opponents off the scoreboard in his last three starts, while the Angels continue to struggle offensively amid a string of recent losses and key absences. Toronto's offence has also shown signs of slowing, with a few core bats either sidelined or in slumps. Both clubs have now passed the halfway point of the season, increasing the strategic weight of every inning and prompting managers to shorten bullpen leashes. The Blue Jays’ relief corps has been especially sharp lately, while Los Angeles has found consistency at the back end as well. These factors support a prediction that this game stays under the total of nine. The pick is under 9.

If you're eyeing this bet, the under really does make sense. Neither lineup is at full strength, both teams are tightening things up as the playoff race intensifies, and the pitching staffs have been doing their jobs. It’s the kind of matchup where runs may be at a premium, especially under the closed roof. That makes this pick a calculated play based on rhythm, roster shape, and situational trends.

This prediction gets a B grade.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 05/07/2025 09:42

Spread Pick - Los Angeles Angels, +1.5 (-135): B

Toronto enters its July 5 home matchup riding a win streak, while Los Angeles arrives in a slump, having dropped several recent contests. That shift in momentum makes the run line less of a gamble and more of a value opportunity, even with a modest price. Despite some key bullpen absences, the Blue Jays have pieced together quality late-inning performances and are getting enough from the rest of the roster to maintain pressure. Los Angeles, by contrast, continues to search for consistency and hasn't found reliable production from its bullpen or rotation. With Toronto starting to pull away in the Wild Card race and the Angels struggling to keep pace at the midpoint of the season, this prediction supports the home team to win by more than a run. The pick is Blue Jays -1.5.

If you're considering a bet here, backing Toronto with the run line just makes sense. They’ve got the form, they’re winning tight games, and they’ve handled teams like L.A. well even with some missing pieces. The Angels haven’t looked sharp lately, and this doesn’t feel like the game where that turns around. Given how both teams are trending, this pick lines up well with the numbers and the moment.

This prediction gets a B grade.

Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 05/07/2025 09:42

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