Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays Picks and Predictions for Friday, October 31, 2025
The World Series shifts back to Toronto on Friday night with the Blue Jays one win away from their first championship since 1993. After taking two straight at Dodger Stadium, including a 6–1 win in Game 5 behind rookie Trey Yesavage’s 12 strikeouts, Toronto leads the series 3–2. Los Angeles turns to Yoshinobu Yamamoto to keep its season alive, while Kevin Gausman gets the ball for the Blue Jays in front of a home crowd at Rogers Centre. Win the World Series with our MLB Picks.
Game Information for Dodgers vs Blue Jays
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
TV: FOX
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Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
The Dodgers face elimination after losing the last two games following a 2–1 series lead. The offense has gone quiet, managing only five runs across Games 4 and 5 while striking out 22 times. Shohei Ohtani has been solid this postseason, hitting .250 with a .392 on-base percentage, and Freddie Freeman continues to deliver competitive at-bats with a .295 average. Teoscar Hernández (.286) and Will Smith (.265) have contributed, but Los Angeles hasn’t put runners on base, and when they do, they have lacked timely hits.
To extend the series, Los Angeles needs the top of the order to get on base and produce runners from its power hitters. Ohtani and Freeman must set the tone against Gausman, giving the Dodgers a chance to apply pressure before Toronto’s bullpen takes over.
Toronto Blue Jays Preview
Toronto carries the momentum home after two commanding road wins. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the difference-maker, hitting .415 with eight home runs and 15 RBI this postseason. Bo Bichette has stayed hot with a .313 average, while Davis Schneider’s Game 5 leadoff homer set the tone. Addison Barger (.346) and Ernie Clement (.391) have given the Blue Jays steady contact at the bottom of the order.
Defensively, Toronto has played clean baseball, committing no errors in Game 5 and allowing just three runs in the last two games. The Blue Jays’ approach has been to score early, use strong pitching to protect the lead, and avoid mistakes, which has controlled the series since Game 3.
Pitching Matchup
Los Angeles – Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP): 3–1, 1.57 ERA, 0.73 WHIP in 28.2 postseason innings. He’s struck out 26, walked four, and allowed just two home runs.
Toronto – Kevin Gausman (RHP): 2–2, 2.55 ERA, 0.93 WHIP in 24.2 postseason innings. He has fanned 18 and walked nine, limiting damage with his fastball and splitter.
Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto returns home with all the momentum and a chance to close out its first World Series title in over three decades. The Toronto pitching staff has kept Los Angeles off balance, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette continue to lead an offense that thrives under pressure. Yoshinobu Yamamoto should keep it competitive, but Toronto’s patience at the plate and bullpen gives it the upper hand in the late innings. Final Score Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays win 4–2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Dodgers -140 / Blue Jays +120
Run Line: Dodgers -1.5 (+125) / Blue Jays +1.5 (-150)
Total: 7.5
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