As the 2025 World Series enters a critical phase, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays are tied at two wins apiece. The next matchup, Game 5, promises to be pivotal for both teams.
Dodgers Favored for World Series as Game 5 Approaches
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently favored to win the World Series at odds of -174, reflecting an implied probability of 63.5%. These odds represent a decrease from 83.3%, which was noted after their dramatic victory in Game 3.
Current Series Overview
The series has become a best-of-three contest after four thrilling games. The teams entered the series with differing expectations:
- Pre-Series Odds: Toronto +190, Los Angeles -230
- After Game 1: Dodgers -102, Blue Jays -116
- After Game 2: Toronto +180, Los Angeles -215
- After Game 3: Dodgers +385, Blue Jays -500
- After Game 4: Toronto +146, Los Angeles -174
Pitching Matchup: Snell vs. Yesavage
In Game 5, the Dodgers’ Blake Snell will take the mound against the Blue Jays’ Trey Yesavage. Snell is viewed as a strong option despite having suffered a loss in Game 1, where he allowed five earned runs over five innings.
Meanwhile, Yesavage prepares for his first away start this postseason. He enters Game 5 with notable stats, having struck out 27 batters over 19 innings in four appearances. His strikeout line is set at 4.5 on FanDuel, with the over priced at -158.
MVP Contenders
The World Series MVP race is heating up, with three players ranked at odds shorter than 10-1:
- Shohei Ohtani: Remains the favorite at -150, despite his loss in Game 4.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: His odds surged from +1000 to +300 following a home run in Game 4.
- Alejandro Kirk: Moved from +1100 to +700, eager for a breakout performance.
In contrast, Dodgers’ starter Yoshinobu Yamamamoto is positioned further back at 18-1, while other players have odds starting at 35-1.
As Game 5 looms, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with both teams vying for supremacy in the World Series.
