Dodgers vs Blue Jays: who is the favorite to win the MLB World Series?

The stage is set for the 2025 World Series. The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers will face off for the Commissioner’s Trophy in a best-of-seven showdown.

The Dodgers enter the series as clear favorites. According to FanDuel, Los Angeles is favored to capture its second consecutive championship at -220 odds, while Toronto sits as the underdog at +184.

Managed by Dave Roberts and powered by Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series and the Philadelphia Phillies in the Division Series before sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.

Toronto’s path to the Fall Classic was far more arduous despite finishing with the best record in the American League. After earning a first-round bye, the Blue Jays took down the New York Yankees in four games in the Division Series. Their toughest test came in the ALCS, where they edged the Seattle Mariners in a dramatic seven-game series to claim the pennant.

One notable factor heading into the World Series is payroll. The Dodgers boast the most expensive roster in Major League Baseball at $415.2 million, while Toronto’s payroll stands at $278.8 million.

The Blue Jays are underdogs for several reasons. The Dodgers feature a deeper starting rotation led by Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Shohei Ohtani—each capable of delivering lengthy outings that often stretch into the eighth inning. From there, Roki Sasaki has transitioned into a dominant relief role, bolstering the bullpen.

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Still, Toronto’s strength lies in its offense. The Blue Jays have excelled at putting the ball in play throughout the postseason, posting a strikeout rate of just 17.8%. That discipline at the plate could prove crucial as they try to overcome the heavily favored Dodgers.

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