Monday night starts a three-game interleague series between teams with postseason aspirations as the Toronto Blue Jays (55-45) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (57-41). Before making any MLB picks, read through our Blue Jays vs Dodgers betting analysis to get all the up-to-date information on this matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Odds
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Information
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Location of the game: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Date & Time: July 24, 2023, 10:10 pm ET.
How to watch: MLB.TV | Dodgers – SportsNet LA | Sportsnet | SNET-1 | TVA Sports
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Recent Scores
Looking at the recent MLB schedule, the Toronto Blue Jays come into this one having gone 6-4 in their last 10 MLB games. In the most recent Toronto Blue Jays score, they beat the Seattle Mariners on Sunday 4-3 in Sunday’s finale.
For the Dodgers, they are 7-3 in their last 10 games. Los Angeles won their last series over the Texas Rangers, although they did drop Sunday’s finale 8-4.
bannersToronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Analysis
As we approach the MLB Trade Deadline, both of these teams still have something to play for. Looking at the Toronto Blue Jays’ record, they are 55-45. In the MLB standings, that record puts them in third in the AL East, 6.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for first. While they may not be leading their division, the Blue Jays currently hold the third Wild Card position,
Every year it seems like it is not too hard to make a Los Angeles Dodgers prediction that they will win the NL West, and that appears likely to come to fruition again this year. They currently lead the division by four games over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Berrios Looks To Win Opener
The Toronto Blue Jays will look to take the opener Monday night behind 29-year-old righty Jose Berrios. In terms of MLB player stats, he is 8-7 in 20 games with a 3.39 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and he has 114 strikeouts in 119.1 innings of work.
Offensively, the Blue Jays rank 16th out of all MLB teams in scoring, averaging 4.48 runs per game. Leading the offense is both Vladimir Guerrero Jr (17 HR, 64 RBI) and Bo Bichette (16 HR, 53 RBI).
Dodgers Offense Continues To Roll
Berrios will have his work cut out for him Monday, as the Dodgers have one of the best offenses in the majors. In fact, they rank second in scoring, averaging 5.71 runs per game. With Mookie Betts (27 HR, 67 RBI, 78 R), J.D. Martinez (24 HR, 73 RBI), Max Muncy (24 HR, 63 RBI), and Freddie Freeman (20 HR, 70 RBI, 85 R, 12 SB) are all having fantastic seasons.
On the mound for the Dodgers, Monday will be 26-year-old righty, Michael Grove. In 12 games, he is 2-2 with a 6.40 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, and he has 47 strikeouts in 52 innings.
Updates
Taking a look at the MLB injury report, the Blue Jays have been without lefty starter Hyun-Jin Ryu (elbow) for some time, but he is currently working through a rehab assignment. Danny Jansen (forearm) is questionable Monday after leaving Sunday’s game with the injury.
The aforementioned J.D. Martinez has been solid this season, but he is questionable for the Dodgers Monday with a hamstring issue. Other contributors currently dealing with injuries include Clayton Kershaw (shoulder), Noah Syndergaard (blister), and Dustin May (elbow).
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
When looking at the Blue Jays vs Dodgers betting analysis, it is important to keep an eye on the MLB odds.
- Moneyline: The Dodgers are slight favorites playing at home. They are -119 to win, while the Blue Jays are +109 on the moneyline.
- Spread: In terms of the spread, the Blue Jays are +1.5, with odds of -180. The Dodgers are -1.5 favorites, with odds of +160.
- Total: The over/under for total runs is 9.5. The over has odds of -105, while the under 9.5 runs has odds of -115.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Prediction
For the Blue Jays vs Dodgers betting analysis, we are taking the Blue Jays to win on the road. Even though Los Angeles has been solid at home (29-16), the Blue Jays have a very respectable 28-25 road record.
Throw on the fact that the Blue Jays have the advantage on the mound with Jose Berrios, and there is just a lot of value in taking the Blue Jays at +109 to win.
- Pick: Take Toronto Blue Jays +109
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