The Toronto Blue Jays (55-45) and Los Angeles Dodgers (57-41) open a 3-game set Monday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since Dodgers won the 2019 series 3-0
The Blue Jays won 4-3 as +120 underdogs at the Seattle Mariners Sunday. Toronto has lost 4 of its last 6 games and is 3rd in the AL East, 6 1/2 games back of the division-leading Baltimore Orioles.
The Dodgers lost 8-4 as -120 favorites at the Texas Rangers Sunday. Los Angeles is 10-3 in its last 13 games and has a 4-game lead in the NL West.
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Blue Jays at Dodgers projected starters
RHP José Berríos vs. RHP Michael Grove
Berríos (8-7, 3.39 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 119 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 9 K in 2-0 home loss vs. San Diego Padres Wednesday
- Has recorded a loss in back-to-back starts just once this season (9-5 loss at Kansas City Royals April 3 followed by 9-5 loss at Los Angeles Angels April 8)
- Career vs. Dodgers: 0-1, 4 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 1 start, a 6-2 road loss as member of Minnesota Twins July 25, 2017
Grove (2-2, 6.40 ERA) makes his 10th start and 13th appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 52 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 10-3 win at Baltimore on Tuesday
- Has allowed 4 or more ER in 4 of 9 starts this season
- First career start vs. Blue Jays
Blue Jays at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:15 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Dodgers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-190) | Dodgers -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Blue Jays at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 4
Moneyline
Toronto is 6-1 this season in Berríos’ starts when the team is coming off a loss in his previous outing. The 2-time All-Star has the lowest ERA of his career this season and gives Toronto the clear advantage at starting pitcher.
This line opened as Dodgers -130 at most books and has been moving toward Toronto ever since. Even though most of the value is gone for trying to beat the closing line, I still believe this is a good bet at even money.
BET BLUE JAYS (+100).
Run line/Against the spread
Toronto +1.5 (-190) should hit, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Blue Jays should win straight up.
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Over/Under
The Over is 25-13-2 in Dodgers games this season when they are coming off a loss. Grove has also been inconsistent this season and has given up 4 or more ER in almost half of his starts.
BET OVER 9.5 (-105).
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