Find Betting Odds and Bets for Blue Jays vs Dodgers – August 9th, 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays on August 9, 2025, both teams are enjoying strong seasons, with the Dodgers sitting at 67-49 and the Blue Jays at 68-49. This matchup marks the second game in their interleague series, and both teams boast potent offenses; the Blue Jays rank 1st in MLB while the Dodgers hold the 3rd spot in overall offensive performance.

In their last game, the Dodgers showcased their offensive prowess, winning decisively and continuing their excellent run this season. Blake Snell will take the mound for Los Angeles, bringing a solid 3.21 ERA into this matchup. While Snell’s advanced metrics suggest he may have been a bit fortunate this year, his ability to limit runs is undeniable. However, he faces a Blue Jays lineup that has the fewest strikeouts in MLB, which could pose challenges for his low-strikeout approach.

On the other side, Chris Bassitt will start for Toronto. He has a respectable 4.12 ERA but has been inconsistent at times. Bassitt’s control is noteworthy, as he’s a low-walk pitcher facing a Dodgers offense that excels at drawing walks. This dynamic may limit the Dodgers’ ability to capitalize on their patience, potentially giving Bassitt an edge.

With the Dodgers ranked 7th in bullpen strength and the Blue Jays at 3rd, late-game scenarios could heavily influence the outcome. The projections lean toward the Dodgers as betting favorites, with a high implied team total of 4.71 runs. Given their solid home record and offensive firepower, the Dodgers appear well-positioned to secure a victory in this critical matchup.

Toronto Blue Jays Insights

• Chris Bassitt – Over/Under 16.5 Pitching Outs (-105/-125)
  Chris Bassitt has been given more leash than the typical pitcher this year, throwing 3.9 more adjusted pitches-per-outing than the average pitcher.
  Explain: Pitchers with a longer leash are more likely to go deeper into games and record more outs.
• Ty France – Over/Under 0.5 Total Bases (-160/+125)
  When it comes to his home runs, Ty France has suffered from bad luck this year. His 8.8 HR per 600 plate appearances figure has been a good deal lower than the leading projection system (THE BAT X)’s version of Statcast-based Expected HR/600 at 17.3.
  Explain: xHR uses highly advanced Statcast data to measure a player’s home run ability more accurately than actual home runs can.
• The Toronto Blue Jays (18.5 K% (according to the leading projection system, THE BAT X) are forecasted to have the 2nd-least strikeout-heavy set of batters of the day.
  Explain: THE BAT X analyzes each player in today’s specific lineup to figure out which teams have the least inherent strikeout potential for the opposing pitcher.

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Blake Snell – Over/Under 5.5 Strikeouts (-115/-115)
  Blake Snell has a reverse platoon split and is fortunate enough to be facing 8 opposite-handed bats in today’s game.
  Explain: A pitcher with a reverse platoon split will perform better against opposite-handed hitters (i.e. a right-handed pitcher will be better against a left-handed hitter). Holding this advantage against several hitters can have a huge impact on whether a pitcher will perform well or struggle on any given day.
• Max Muncy – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-165/+130)
  Max Muncy is penciled in 4th on the lineup card today, which would be an upgrade from his 58% rate of hitting in the bottom-half of the batting order this year.
  Explain: The higher in the order a player bats, the more plate appearances he will get and the more opportunities he will get to hit the Over for every market. A player who hits higher in the order than he normally does may provide extra value opportunity since the market may be based on him hitting lower.
• Los Angeles Dodgers – 2H Moneyline
  According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen profiles as the 7th-best among all teams in the majors.
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game’s runs.

Betting Trends

• Over/Under 8.5 Game Total (-110/-110)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 24 games (+12.60 Units / 48% ROI)
• Toronto Blue Jays – Moneyline (+135)
  The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 65 games (+18.35 Units / 21% ROI)
• Mookie Betts – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-225/+170)
  Mookie Betts has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+10.25 Units / 31% ROI)