Toronto Blue Jays vs
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Los Angeles Dodgers Outshine Toronto Blue Jays in Interleague Matchup with 5-1 Victory

On Sunday, August 10, the 2025 Major League Baseball season features an interleague matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California between the AL-leading Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers emerged victorious in the series opener with a score of 5-1, with the middle game not factored into this analysis. This preview was written prior to Sunday's game results. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET, with the Dodgers favored at -190 on the moneyline and a total of 9.0 runs projected. Stay tuned for the outcome of this exciting Blue Jays vs. Dodgers matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +154 | Dodgers -180
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-132) | Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 64%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays had a successful week, dominating the Colorado Rockies in a three-game series at Coors Field and maintaining their position at the top of the AL East. They continued their strong performance with a solid showing at Dodger Stadium, although they were only able to score one run despite 10 hits. The Blue Jays currently hold the best record in the American League for August, with a .347/.393/.590 slash line and 15 home runs. Their bullpen has also been performing well, with a 5.23 ERA and a .197 batting average against this month. Eric Lauer is set to start at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, boasting a 7-2 record with a 2.59 ERA and 0.97 WHIP this season. He has had success against the Dodgers in the past, with a 7-2 record, 2.63 ERA, and 1.14 WHIP in 12 career starts against them, although he has not faced them in two years. The current Dodgers lineup has had some success against Lauer, with an 18-for-73 record and five home runs.

Los Angeles Dodgers

In the opening game of the series, the Los Angeles Dodgers scored five runs on seven hits to overcome an early lead by the Blue Jays. Mookie Betts hit his first home run since July 5 and had three RBI in the game, while Shohei Ohtani contributed with three hits and two runs scored. This victory marked the Dodgers' sixth win in 10 games, increasing their lead in the NL West to three games. In August, the team has a .252/.309/.417 batting line with eight home runs, and their bullpen has a 3.86 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and .286 batting average against. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is set to start on Sunday with a 10-7 record, 2.51 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP in 2025. He has a 2-0 record in his last four starts, giving up only four earned runs on 18 hits and five walks while striking out 30. Yamamoto, who has a 5-1 record in 10 career interleague starts, has never faced the Blue Jays before.

Blue Jays Favored to Win Thanks to Strong Pitching Matchup

Anticipated in this matchup are strong performances from pitchers Eric Lauer and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, both of whom have been excelling this season. Given their recent success, a close contest is expected. With this in mind, the Dodgers at -190 are not a favorable pick. Concerns about the Dodgers' bullpen make the runline unattractive, leading to a decision to support the Blue Jays. Despite Yamamoto's talent, he faces a formidable challenge in the Blue Jays who have demonstrated excellent offensive capabilities against right-handed pitchers this month. The Dodgers, in contrast, have struggled against left-handed pitchers in August. This analysis supports the decision to back the Blue Jays to cover in this matchup.

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