In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Dodgers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, November 1st at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for Game 7 of the World Series.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays had a chance to win the World Series on Friday night, but they only scored one run and couldn’t get the job done. Toronto cut the deficit to 3-1 in the third inning, but failed to score over the last six innings in the loss. The Blue Jays did have second and third in the ninth, but couldn’t get any runs home. Toronto recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Springer, who went 2-4 with one RBI in the loss. The Blue Jays started Gausman, who allowed three hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while four relievers combined to finish the last 3.0 innings.
Prior to this series, Toronto defeated the Mariners in seven games in the ALCS and the Yankees in four games in the ALDS. The Blue Jays have lost three of their last five games and they finished first in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 3.85 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .217 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 101 runs with a .282 batting average and a .348 on base percentage during the postseason. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has led Toronto with eight home runs and 15 RBIs, while Alejandro Kirk has added five home runs and 13 RBIs in the playoffs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Max Scherzer, who is 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 10.0 innings pitched this postseason.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to stay alive in the series with a 3-1 win in Game 6 on Friday night. Los Angeles scored all three of their runs in the third inning and they were able to survive the eighth and ninth, where Toronto had two baserunners in both innings. The Dodgers recorded four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Betts, who went 1-3 with two RBIs in the win. Los Angeles started Yamamoto, who allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Glasnow picked up the save.
Prior to this series, Los Angeles defeated the Brewers in four games in the NLCS and the Phillies in four games in the NLDS. The Dodgers have won eight of their last 11 games and they finished first in the NL West standings. The Los Angeles pitching staff has a 3.10 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .209 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 67 runs with a .230 batting average and a .319 on base percentage this postseason. Shohei Ohtani has led LA with eight home runs and 14 RBIs, while Teoscar Hernandez has added five home runs and 12 RBIs so far in the playoffs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is TBD, as it was supposed to be Glasnow, but he pitched a few pitches in the ninth last night to close it out.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won 14 of their last 16 games as home underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last three games as road favorites against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last six games as home underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL East opponents following a road win.
Why the Los Angeles Dodgers will win
- The Dodgers have won each of their last 11 night games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five night games against NL West opponents.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six home playoff games after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as road favorites against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eleven of the Dodgers’ last 12 road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the last five games between the Dodgers and Blue Jays at Rogers Centre have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Dodgers’ last seven night games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Blue Jays’ last five games as home underdogs against NL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in three of the last four World Series games.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Bo Bichette ranks T2nd in the league in Hits (181) this season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Player Prop Facts
- Shohei Ohtani ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.622) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Blue Jays rank 1st in the league for hits this season (1461).
- The Blue Jays rank 1st in the league for batting average this season (.265).
- The Dodgers rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (1505).
- The Dodgers rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (825).
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Prediction
The entire MLB season comes down to just one game, as we are fortunate enough to get a Game 7 in the World Series. Toronto failed to close it out on Friday, but they will still have the home field advantage for this matchup. The Blue Jays have really struggled against Yamamoto in this series, but they have found success against the other starters and they have been the best offense in the playoffs. Los Angeles has scored just six total runs in their last three games, but they did get three runs and five hits against Scherzer over just 4.1 innings on Monday. I would love to know what LA is doing with their pitching in this one, but I have to lean towards the over. I don’t love Scherzer on the mound for Toronto, while the Dodgers have had trouble against this Blue Jays lineup without Yamamoto. Take the over here.