Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Pick – 8/8/2025
We will get a pitching matchup between two future Hall of Famers when the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw may not be at their Cy Young peaks anymore. But we should still be in for a treat when the two face off in the opening game of a three-game series between these interleague opponents. Before first pitch from Dodger Stadium, continue reading to get my Blue Jays vs Dodgers prediction.
Our Blue Jays vs Dodgers Pick
- Pick: Over 9
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays at Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, 10:10 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers: Max Scherzer (2-1, 4.39 ERA) vs Clayton Kershaw (5-2, 3.29 ERA)
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA and SNET
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
This is a showdown between two legends on the mound. Kershaw and Scherzer are both elite strikeout artists and are set for a rare matchup against one another. Both pitchers threw six solid innings in their last starts and will look to turn back the clock and deliver another great outing to help their teams in this matchup.
Key Players
- Blue Jays: Vladimir Guerrero Jr had four hits for the Blue Jays in their last game against the Colorado Rockies. He will look to continue hitting at a high level after leaving Coors Field.
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 39 home runs and 75 RBI. He is projected to be a thorn in the side of Scherzer tonight.
Recent Team Streaks
Toronto just swept Colorado in a three-game series. They scored 45 runs and set a modern-day record for hits over a series in the three-game sweep. The Dodgers are 2-3 over their last five games and most recently lost two out of three to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop Type | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Strikeouts | Over 5.5 |
| Clayton Kershaw | Strikeouts | Under 5.5 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
| Shohei Ohtani | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first of three regular season games to be played between these teams in 2025.
- Both teams are in first place in their respective divisions. The Blue Jays are up four games in the AL East and the Dodgers hold a two-game lead in the NL West.
- The Dodgers are 21-15 in interleague play this season.
- Toronto is 21-9 against National League competition for the year.
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Model Projection
Score Projection: Blue Jays 5 – Dodgers 6
Win Probability: Blue Jays 48% – Dodgers 52%
Final Thoughts
With such great pitchers getting the start in this game, I can see why the under would be an appealing bet to many. But I am going to go the opposite way and take the over in this contest. I’m not convinced that these veteran starting pitchers can hold up for a long period of time against the quality offenses that are on each side in this contest. No matter who wins, I think we see these teams combine to reach double-digits on the scoreboard.
