Early money has pushed this total up with 65% of bets coming in on the Over despite the pitching matchup.
Game Overview
This interleague matchup features two division leaders as the AL East-leading Blue Jays wrap up their three-game series against the NL West-leading Dodgers. Toronto has been red-hot recently, scoring 45 runs in their three-game sweep of Colorado earlier this week, but has dropped the first two games of this series. The Dodgers have regained their momentum with back-to-back wins after a recent series loss to St. Louis, powered by Shohei Ohtani's 40th home run and Blake Snell's 10-strikeout performance in Saturday's 9-1 victory.
Key Matchups & Analysis
- Lauer vs. Glasnow – The Pitching Duel
Toronto sends Eric Lauer (7-2, 2.59 ERA) to the mound against LA's Tyler Glasnow (1-1, 3.06 ERA). Lauer has been a revelation for the Blue Jays with a sterling 0.98 WHIP and exceptional command (18 BB/79 K). Glasnow has been limited by injuries but remains dominant when healthy, striking out 56 batters in just 47 innings. - Blue Jays' Hot Offense vs. Dodger Stadium Effect
Toronto's offense has been scorching but faces a challenge in Dodger Stadium, which suppresses runs (0.940 park factor) while still allowing home runs (1.122 HR factor). Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette will need to overcome the spacious outfield dimensions after feasting in Colorado's thin air. - Bullpen Battle
The Blue Jays have the edge in the late innings with Jeff Hoffman (26 saves) anchoring a reliable bullpen. The Dodgers' pen has been less consistent with Tanner Scott (19 saves) handling closing duties. Toronto's Brendon Little (22 holds) and Louis Varland (18 holds) give them multi-inning bridge options. - Ohtani Factor
Shohei Ohtani just became the first player in seven years to record three straight 40-homer seasons. He's locked in at the plate and presents a unique challenge for Toronto's pitchers, especially with his pull-side power that plays well even in Dodger Stadium's pitcher-friendly dimensions.