by Rod Pearson
Sunday, Jul 23, 2023
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Monday, July 24, 2023
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +110, Dodgers -130; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +110, Dodgers -130; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Blue Jays +110, Dodgers -130; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Toronto Blue Jays: 54-45 (3rd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 57-40 (1st place, NL West)
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Toronto Blue Jays: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 8-2 last 10
Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Blue Jays entered their last series off a win but lost their 3-game series against the San Diego Padres 2-1. They enter this game with a 54-45 record overall and have a road record of 27-25. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Monday with the series finale of their series against the Seattle Mariners still to be played on Sunday. They also lost the series opener and the 2nd game of that series on Friday and Saturday. Their offense ranks 10th in the MLB with a .746 OPS. Alek Manoah is their starting pitcher on Sunday while José Berríos is making his start in this game on Monday. He is 8-7 with a 3.39 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HR, and 4 BB with 9 Ks on 4 hits through 6 IP against the San Diego Padres.
The Dodgers entered their last series off a loss but won their 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles 2-1. They enter this game with a 57-40 record overall and have a home record of 29-16. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Blue Jays on Monday with the 3rd game of their series against the Texas Rangers still to be played on Sunday. They also won the 1st game and the 2nd game of that series on Friday and Saturday. Their offense ranks 3rd in the MLB with a .793 OPS. Rookie pitcher Emmet Sheehan is their starting pitcher on Sunday while Michael Grove is making his start in this game on Monday. He is 2-2 with a 6.40 ERA this season. His team won their last 3 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 0 homers, and 2 BB with 4 strikeouts on 5 hits through 5 innings played against the Baltimore Orioles.
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a slight favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have been rolling in their games lately as they now have the best record in the NL West and one of the best offenses in the MLB. The Blue Jays have also been playing a lot better lately but their offense has also been really up and down in their games and they haven't been nearly as good as the Dodgers offense all season. The Blue Jays are going with Berrios in this game and he has been pitching well lately but he still hasn't been having a great season and with the way this Dodgers lineup has been crushing the ball lately, Berrios is going to be at risk of giving up some runs here. The Blue Jays don't have the offense to match the Dodgers on the road here and even though the Dodgers are going with Grove in this game who has struggled in his starts this season, he has been pitching a lot better lately not giving up as many runs and he will have no problem shutting down this up and down Blue Jays lineup. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Blue Jays Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Monday, July 24, 2023 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 7 Blue Jays 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Toronto Blue Jays: 54-45 (-6.4 units) on the moneyline in all games. 44-37 (-7 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. JOSE BERRIOS is 9-1 OVER as a road underdog of +100 or higher and 8-3 OVER on the road when the total is 9 to 9.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 31-16 (+10.2 units) on the moneyline when the money line is -100 to -150. 45-26 (+9 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 32-14 OVER as a favorite of -125 to -175. 40-22 OVER when the total is 8.5 to 10.
Key Injuries
Toronto Blue Jays: H. Ryu (SP) Prob Mon - Elbow. C. Green (RP) Early Aug - Elbow. A. Cimber (RP) Late Aug - Shoulder.
Los Angeles Dodgers: R. Pepiot (SP) Early Aug - Oblique. T. Cyr (RP) Early Aug - Shoulder. J. Marisnick (CF) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. S. Miller (RP) Out indefinitely - Neck. C. Kershaw (SP) Early Aug - Shoulder. D. Hudson (RP) Out indefinitely - Knee. D. May (SP) out for season - Elbow. T. Thompson (LF) Early Aug - Oblique. A. Reyes (SP) out for season - Shoulder. N. Syndergaard (SP) Out indefinitely - Finger. J. Feyereisen (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. W. Buehler (SP) Early Sept - Elbow. G. Lux (2B) out for season - Knee. B. Treinen (RP) Early Sept - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“A bullpen that's been really, really reliable for us the whole season had a little bit of a blip. That's baseball. It works out like that sometimes.” - John Schneider after his team’s loss against the Mariners in their game on Saturday.
"Today was just an exceptional display of offense.” - Dave Roberts after his team’s win against the Rangers in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Toronto Blue Jays
George Springer (R) RF
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Brandon Belt (L) DH
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R) 1B
Matt Chapman (R) 3B
Whit Merrifield (R) 2B
Daulton Varsho (L) LF
Danny Jansen (R) C
Kevin Kiermaier (L) CF
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (R) 2B
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
J.D. Martinez (R) DH
Chris Taylor (R) LF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
James Outman (L) CF
Miguel Rojas (R) SS
Jonny Deluca (R) RF
Austin Barnes (R) C
Statistical Leaders
Toronto Blue Jays
Batting Average: Ernie Clement (.429)
Hits: Bo Bichette (130)
Home Runs: Bo Bichette (16)
RBI: Vladimir Guerrero (62)
Stolen Bases: Whit Merrifield (20)
Wins: Chris Bassitt (10)
Saves: Jordan Romano (26)
ERA: Jay Jackson (0.75)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Jake Marisnick (.400)
Hits: Freddie Freeman (127)
Home Runs: Mookie Betts (27)
RBI: J.D. Martinez (73)
Stolen Bases: Freddie Freeman (12)
Wins: Clayton Kershaw (10)
Saves: Evan Phillips (12)
ERA: Tyler Cyr (0.00)
Managers:
Toronto Blue Jays: John Schneider (2nd season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (8th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
