Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will square off against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the 2025 World Series this Friday night. After overcoming the Reds, Phillies, and Brewers, the Dodgers are making their second consecutive World Series appearance, while the Blue Jays, who triumphed over the Yankees and Mariners, are returning to the World Series for the first time since 1993.
Starting Pitchers
Lefty Blake Snell (3-0, 0.86 ERA) will take the mound for the Dodgers, whereas the Blue Jays will feature Trey Yesavage (2-1, 4.20 ERA).
Game Details
The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET at the Rogers Centre in Toronto. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Dodgers are favored at -155, while the Blue Jays are positioned as +130 underdogs. The over/under for the game has been set at 7.5 runs.
Key Player Props
Popular betting props for Ohtani include:
- Total bases: over/under 1.5
- Hits: 0.5
- RBIs: 0.5
- Home run odds: +210
Before making any bets, it’s essential to check predictions from SportsLine’s proven computer model, which has simulated the game 10,000 times.
Performance Highlights
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Blue Jays first baseman, leads his team with a .442 batting average, 6 home runs, and 12 RBIs this postseason, maintaining a four-game hitting streak. Meanwhile, George Springer has recorded 4 home runs and 9 RBIs during the playoffs, highlighted by a crucial three-run homer in the ALCS.
On the other hand, Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers in postseason home runs with five and has also excelled on the mound, pitching 12 innings with just three earned runs allowed.
This matchup is expected to be intense, and the model forecasts a total of 10.2 runs, favoring the over.
