The Toronto Blue Jays (56-46) wrap up their 6-game road trip with the final game of their 3-game set against the Los Angeles Dodgers (58-42) on Wednesday. First pitch from Dodger Stadium for the finale is at 4:10 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: Tied 1-1
The Blue Jays took the series opener 6-3, but lost on Tuesday 8-7. They are 2-3 on the road trip and 6-5 since the All-Star break. They are in 3rd place in the AL East, 6 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles.
The Dodgers snapped their 2-game skid with the 8-7 win on Tuesday. They are 7-4 since the break and lead the NL West by 4 games.
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Blue Jays at Dodgers projected starters
LHP Yusei Kikuchi vs. RHP Tony Gonsolin
Kikuchi (7-3, 3.92 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 103 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 3-2 road loss to Seattle Mariners on Friday
- Allowed 2 or fewer ER in 8 of his last 10 starts
Gonsolin (5-3, 3.94 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 77 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 IP. 4 ER, 2 H. 3 BB, 6 K in 11-5 road win over Texas Rangers on Friday
- Has allowed 4 or more ER in 5 of his last 6 starts
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 8:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Dodgers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Blue Jays at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 5
Moneyline
The Dodgers have not lost a home series since getting swept by the San Francisco Giants at home June 16-18. They have won Gonsolin’s last 3 starts.
The Blue Jays have lost 5 of their last 8 games. They are 29-26 on the road.
BET DODGERS (-140).
Run line/Against the spread
The Dodgers had a stretch of going 9-0 ATS in 9 games, but since then are 2-4 ATS. The Blue Jays are 47-55 ATS overall, but are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 and 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
Normally, I like the Dodgers to cover but Kikichi’s outings have been more consistently good than Gonsolin’s and the L.A. bullpen has struggled with a 4.13 reliever ERA.
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Over/Under
Seven of the Dodgers’ last 8 games have had at least 10 total runs.
Three of Kikuchi’s last 5 starts have had double-digit total runs.
BET OVER 10 (-110).
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