Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Pick & Prediction for World Series Game 5 on 10/29

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet for Game 5 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. The series is tied 2-2, and both teams are eager to take the lead. The game will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 8:00 PM and will be broadcast on FOX.

Trey Yesavage will start for the Blue Jays with an ERA of 3.21. Blake Snell will take the mound for the Dodgers, bringing an ERA of 2.35. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with clear skies, which could impact how the game unfolds. Both teams will aim to gain the upper hand in this critical game.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have been strong at the plate in recent games. They had 11 hits in their 6-2 win against the Dodgers on October 28th, including a home run from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On October 27th, they collected 15 hits, but fell short with a 6-5 loss.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a key player for the Blue Jays. He hit a home run and drove in two runs on October 28th. He is hitting .292 this season, leading the team in home runs and runs scored.

The Blue Jays’ pitching has been steady. Trey Yesavage will start the next game with an ERA of 3.21. Shane Bieber contributed with 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball in their recent win.

Blue Jays vs Dodgers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Venue: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA
  • Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline +173, Dodgers Moneyline -206

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play at home against the Toronto Blue Jays. Their recent game against the Blue Jays ended in a loss with a score of 6-2. In that game, Max Muncy, Tommy Edman, and Teoscar Hernández were the top hitters for the Dodgers.

In the 2025 regular season, the Dodgers ranked 2nd in home runs with 244 and 2nd in slugging percentage at .441. Their batting average was .253, placing them 4th in the league. The team also demonstrated strong on-base skills, ranking 3rd with a .327 on-base percentage.

Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with a .282 batting average and 55 home runs. Freddie Freeman contributes with a .295 average and 24 home runs. Blake Snell, with an ERA of 2.35, will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Dodgers are favored to win with a moneyline of -206. They have a strong batting lineup, ranking second in home runs and slugging percentage. The Blue Jays have a solid batting average, but the Dodgers’ pitching, with a lower earned run average and fewer home runs allowed, gives them an edge. The projected score is Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 3.

The total for this game is set at 7.5. Both teams have good batting stats, with the Dodgers ranked second in home runs. However, the pitching stats suggest a tighter game. The projected total score is 8, so taking the over 7.5 (-117) is recommended.