A World Series title is at stake as the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of their series on Saturday. The Dodgers secured a spot in the deciding match with a 3-1 victory the previous night. The Dodgers, aiming for their ninth title and a second consecutive championship, finished their season with a 93-69 record. The Blue Jays, having clinched the American League East, hold a record of 94-68 and are eager for their third title, the first since 1993.
The game is set to start at 8 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Historically, the Dodgers lead the all-time series against the Blue Jays at 22-14, having won six of their last ten encounters. As per the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, Los Angeles is favored at -145 (bet $145 to win $100), with the over/under at 7.5 runs.
Before placing any bets, take a look at the predictions and insights provided by SportsLine’s model, which has simulated the matchup 10,000 times to offer expert picks.
Why the Dodgers can win: The Dodgers will rely on Shohei Ohtani (1-1, 2.87 ERA) as their starting pitcher, though his pitching duration is uncertain as he pitches on three days’ rest. If Ohtani starts, he can also serve as the designated hitter throughout the game. His over/under for strikeouts is set at 4.5. The Dodgers’ full pitching lineup will be available except for Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Ohtani, expected to hit a home run with odds of +210, was substantial in the regular season, boasting a .282 average with 55 home runs and 102 RBIs over 158 games. In the postseason, he has performed adequately, registering eight home runs and 14 RBIs so far. Teoscar Hernandez has also been instrumental, batting .269 this postseason with five home runs and 12 RBIs.
Why the Blue Jays can win: Starting for the Blue Jays is Max Scherzer (5-5, 5.19 ERA), known for his experience in clutch games. This season in the postseason, he has a 1-0 record with a 4.50 ERA. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been sensational this postseason, boasting a .415 average and a 10-game hitting streak heading into Game 6, with eight home runs and 15 RBIs in 16 playoff games.
Predictions: The SportsLine model is predicting an average of 9.1 runs in total, suggesting that the over might be the stronger bet. For more detailed insights, visit SportsLine for expert picks and strategies.
