The Toronto Blue Jays earned their 2025 World Series spot after winning the AL East with 94 regular-season wins. They survived a tough ALCS against the Seattle Mariners, overcoming a 0-2 deficit at home to win in a dramatic Game 7 thanks to George Springer’s late three-run homer. This marked their first World Series appearance since 1993, driven by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s MVP-caliber postseason performance. Their resilient offense and clutch moments defined their journey to the Fall Classic.
The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers returned to the World Series following a dominant NLCS sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers. With a balanced and deep pitching staff led by aces like Blake Snell and Shohei Ohtani, they maintained strong form all season, finishing with a 93-win campaign. Their experienced roster, including multiple former MVPs, helped them overcome playoff challenges, securing their chance to defend their title against the Blue Jays in an anticipated Fall Classic matchup.

The MLB postseason bracket has led to tonight’s Game 1 of the 2025 World Series, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:00 pm ET at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher is expected to be Blake Snell, who has had an exceptional 2025 playoff run thus far. He’s compiled a postseason record of 3-0 in three starts with a 0.86 ERA, 28 strikeouts, and just five walks over 21 innings. In the NLCS Game 1, he threw eight scoreless innings, striking out 10 while facing the minimum, making MLB postseason history with the performance.
Blue Jays starter for Game 1 has not yet been named, according to recent reports.
Game 1 – Dodgers vs. Blue Jays
Run Line:
- Dodgers: -1.5 (+120)
- Blue Jays: +1.5 (-145)
Moneyline:
- Dodgers: -147
- Blue Jays: +132
Total Runs (Over/Under):
- Over 7.5: +100
- Under 7.5: -120
Team Total Runs:
- Dodgers Over/Under 3.5: Over -140, Under +110
- Blue Jays Over/Under 3.5: Over +120, Under -150
The top online MLB sportsbooks agree that the Dodgers will win Game 1 on the road by at least a run.
2025 World Series Odds
World Series Prices:
- Dodgers: -240
- Blue Jays: +200
Current series prices suggest that LA will repeat as MLB Champions. World Series betting sites are offering props that imply that the most likely outcome is a Dodgers win by four games to one.
2025 World Series Correct Outcome:
- Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 +325
- Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 +375
- Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 +475
- Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 +600
- Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 +600
- Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 +700
- Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 +1200
- Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 +2000
Shohei Ohtani has been the Dodgers’ top offensive force in the 2025 playoffs, delivering six home runs and a .634 slugging percentage. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman also contributed with consistent hitting and RBI production, helping the Dodgers maintain strong offensive output throughout their postseason.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been sensational for Toronto, leading the playoffs with 19 hits, six home runs, and a .930 slugging percentage. George Springer also excelled, hitting four homers and slugging .609 despite an injury. Their clutch hitting propelled Toronto to the World Series for the first time since 1993.
The schedule for Games 2 through 7 of the 2025 World Series is as follows:
- Game 2: Saturday, October 25, at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto.
- Game 3: Monday, October 27, at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 28, at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
- Game 5 (if needed): Wednesday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET in Los Angeles.
- Game 6 (if needed): Friday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto.
- Game 7 (if needed): Saturday, November 1, at 8 p.m. ET in Toronto.
All games will be broadcast on Fox.
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