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LA Dodgers (0-1) at Toronto (1-0)
- When: Oct 25 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto
- Where to watch: FOX
LA Dodgers vs Toronto World Series Game 2 Preview & Pick
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -141
Spread: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+113)
Total: 7.5
After a jaw-dropping offensive eruption in Game 1, the Toronto Blue Jays look to keep swinging for history while the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to even things up and remind everyone why they were favorites coming into this series.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Outlook
Toronto didn’t just win Game 1, they detonated it. A nine-run sixth inning turned the opener into a blowout 11-4 victory, highlighted by Addison Barger’s pinch-hit grand slam, the first ever in World Series history. Every part of the lineup clicked, from Alejandro Kirk’s perfect 3-for-3 night with a two-run blast to Daulton Varsho’s deep drive that sent Rogers Centre into a frenzy.
Now the Blue Jays send Kevin Gausman (2-1, 2.00 ERA postseason) to the mound. The veteran righty has been sharp this October, dominating lineups with command and a filthy splitter. While his career numbers against the Dodgers aren’t elite (3.57 ERA in eight starts), his postseason form gives Toronto confidence heading into Game 2.
Manager John Schneider praised the team’s plate discipline and balance, noting, “Everyone contributed, that’s what championship baseball looks like.”
Toronto’s goal now? Keep the pressure on. After all, momentum in October can vanish in one inning, and facing a top-tier pitcher like Yamamoto will test their patience at the plate.
Player Prop Pick: Kevin Gausman Over 5.5 Strikeouts — He’s fanned at least six in three of his last four playoff starts and thrives under pressure.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Outlook
The Dodgers walked into Game 1 with swagger and left with a bruise to the ego. Despite Shohei Ohtani’s two-run shot and early offensive sparks, LA’s bullpen imploded, surrendering one of the wildest innings in World Series history.
Now, Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2-1, 1.83 ERA) gets the call. The Japanese ace has been nearly unhittable this postseason, mixing precision with devastating breaking stuff. He’ll need to be razor-sharp against a lineup that punishes mistakes. Yamamoto noted, “They can string hits together and hit the long ball, I just have to stay locked in and execute.”
Manager Dave Roberts wasn’t shy about his team’s shortcomings: “We need to win more of those key at-bats. Move runners, take walks, grind out innings, that’s what championship teams do.” Expect a more methodical, aggressive approach from LA’s offense tonight.
Player Prop Pick: Shohei Ohtani Over 1.5 Total Bases — He’s locked in, crushing righties, and remains the heartbeat of the Dodgers’ lineup.
Expert Betting Outlook & MLB Prediction
If the Blue Jays stay disciplined against off-speed pitches, they can steal another game. But they can’t expect another historic inning, consistency, not chaos, will win Game 2. Los Angeles should respond with urgency. With Yamamoto dealing and Ohtani setting the tone, expect a tighter, lower-scoring battle than the opener.
The Dodgers bounce back behind Yamamoto’s dominance, keeping Toronto’s bats quiet enough to even the series before heading back to LA.
Score Prediction: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 3
Pick: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+113)
Total: Over 7.5 (-109)
- World Series Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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