The 2025 World Series begins Friday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Los Angeles Dodgers are back for the second straight season after sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Toronto Blue Jays earned their spot after a thrilling seven-game win over the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS, returning to the Fall Classic for the first time since 1993.
Oddsmakers list the Dodgers as heavy favorites to repeat as champions, with series odds around -210 to -220 and the Blue Jays sitting at +175 to +180. Game 1 odds list Los Angeles as a -150 favorite on the road, while Toronto is +125 at home. The run line sits at Dodgers -1.5 (+120) and Blue Jays +1.5 (-145), with a total of 7.5 runs (over +105, under -125). Baseball fans and bookies alike can follow the action and set their own odds with WagerHome, the top choice for PPH sportsbook software.
TOR Preview – Back at Home to Start the Series
Toronto’s return to the World Series ends a 32-year drought. The Blue Jays finished 94-68, tied with the Yankees atop the AL East, winning the division by tiebreaker. Entering the season at 66-1 to win it all, the Jays have been the surprise of the postseason. Their lineup and pitching staff have both found their rhythm at the right time, and the city is buzzing for October baseball once again.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been the offensive leader and comes in with World Series MVP odds between +500 and +600. George Springer continues to deliver in big moments, and catcher Alejandro Kirk has provided stability behind the plate. Bo Bichette, who missed time with a knee injury, expects to return and strengthen the middle of the order. The team’s ability to hit for power while putting pressure on opposing starters has been key all postseason.
The pitching staff will be led by Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber, who are both expected to see action early in the series. The bullpen, featuring Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson, has been sharp under pressure. Toronto will need its pitchers to keep the Dodgers’ top hitters quiet and take advantage of its home-field edge, with Games 1 and 2 in front of a loud Rogers Centre crowd.
LAD Preview – Aiming for a Repeat Title
Los Angeles finished 93-69, again winning the NL West and now looking for back-to-back titles. This marks their fifth World Series trip in nine years, and they’re trying to become the first repeat champions since the Yankees in 2000. Even with injuries and lineup changes, the Dodgers’ depth has carried them through the season and postseason alike.
Shohei Ohtani continues to be the story of the playoffs. He’s the favorite to win World Series MVP at +165 after a strong NLCS performance. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman bring experience and leadership, while Will Smith and Max Muncy have provided key run support. Teoscar Hernández, a former Blue Jay, adds extra motivation as he faces his old team in the Fall Classic.
The Dodgers’ pitching staff has been dominant, with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow expected to open the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki provide depth behind them. The bullpen remains one of the best in baseball, anchored by Brusdar Graterol and Evan Phillips. Los Angeles will rely on its rotation strength and plate discipline to control the pace in Game 1.
PPH Betting Prediction
Game 1 looks like a strong pitching matchup with a total of 7.5 that leans toward the under. The Dodgers’ lineup is deeper from top to bottom and better suited to handle elite pitching, while Toronto’s home-field edge gives it a slight boost early. Still, Los Angeles has shown consistent production all postseason, averaging over 5 runs per game in their last six outings.
The Dodgers are favored to win the series in five or six games based on the current pricing. For Game 1, Los Angeles at -150 offers solid value behind a strong rotation and middle-order hitting. Toronto should compete in early innings, but Los Angeles’ bullpen advantage and late-game hitting make the difference. Expect a tight opener that the Dodgers pull out 4-2.
For series bettors, Dodgers -1.5 games (-115) offers a fair return, as the team has shown few weaknesses. Shohei Ohtani remains a strong play for MVP given his dual impact as a pitcher and hitter. For bookies looking to profit from the Fall Classic, managing player action and live odds through WagerHome gives you the edge this postseason and beyond.
Pick: Dodgers ML -150 / Under 7.5 Runs
