Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in an interleague battle. Last year, the Dodgers won two out of three games
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in an interleague battle. Last year, the Dodgers won two out of three games against the Blue Jays. The Dodgers are the favorites with a -138 moneyline and a total of 9.0 runs. Visit our site for more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Friday's slate.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +117 | Dodgers -133
Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-170) | Dodgers -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 57%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays recently completed a successful three-game road series at Coors Field in Denver, CO, where they swept the Colorado Rockies while scoring 45 runs and only allowing six. This impressive performance extended their lead in the AL East to four games. Since the All-Star break, the Blue Jays have excelled offensively with the highest wRC+ in baseball, while their bullpen has struggled with a 6.24 ERA. Max Scherzer will be pitching at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, coming off a strong performance in his last start. Scherzer has a positive track record against the Dodgers, but they have had some success against him in the past.
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers recently completed a three-game home series against the St. Louis Cardinals, with a 12-6 victory sandwiched between two losses, 3-2 and 5-3. Despite their mixed results, the reigning World Series champions currently lead the NL West by two games over the San Diego Padres. In their last 10 games, the Dodgers have a .251/.323/.404 slash line with a 103 wRC+, while their bullpen has posted a 2.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and .239 batting average against. Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to start on Friday, boasting a 5-2 record with a 3.29 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 2025. Kershaw has had success against the Blue Jays in the past, with a 2-0 record and 3.46 ERA in two career starts. The current Blue Jays lineup has had limited success against Kershaw, going 8-for-43 with two home runs.