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Dodgers and Blue Jays Face Off in High-Stakes World Series

USA, Los AngelesTue Oct 21 2025

A Clear Favorite

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear favorites to win the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. This comes as no surprise, as they have been the top pick all season.

  • Odds:
  • Dodgers: -210
  • Blue Jays: +175

The odds heavily favor the Dodgers, indicating that bettors believe they are more likely to win.

Blue Jays' Upset Potential

Despite being underdogs, the Blue Jays have shown they can pull off upsets. They recently defeated the Seattle Mariners in a thrilling Game 7 of the American League Championship Series, securing their spot in the World Series for the first time since 1993.

The Dodgers have been the betting public's favorite all season. Nearly a third of all World Series bets at ESPN BET are on the Dodgers. This support has remained steady, even when the Dodgers faced struggles during the regular season.

  • Blue Jays' Betting Odds:
  • Started the season at +6000
  • Gained attention late in the season
  • Currently hold 7.7% of bets at ESPN BET

Historical Context

If the Dodgers win, they will have been the favorites from start to finish for two years in a row. The last team to achieve this was the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000.

Game 1 Preview

Game 1 of the World Series will be played at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

  • Odds:
  • Blue Jays: +125 (slight underdogs)
  • Dodgers: -150 (road favorites)

It's a big moment for both teams, but the Dodgers are expected to come out on top.

questions

    Will the Blue Jays' mascot finally get to celebrate something other than maple syrup?
    What underlying factors might the odds not be accounting for in this series?
    If the Dodgers win, will they finally get a trophy that fits their massive ego?

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