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MLB Betting Ontario Guide

The MLB season offers Ontario sports fans endless opportunities to get in on the action. From Opening Day to the World Series, MLB betting in Ontario lets you wager on every pitch, swing, and home run — including all 162 Toronto Blue Jays regular-season games and beyond.

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Thanks to Ontario’s regulated iGaming market, bettors can place wagers through licensed, secure operators that offer fair odds, quick payouts, and exclusive promos designed for local fans.

Whether you’re betting on the Jays’ moneyline, player props, or playoff futures, Ontario’s sportsbook landscape gives you plenty of ways to elevate your game-day experience.

How MLB Betting Works in Ontario

Ontario bettors can choose from a wide range of markets on every MLB matchup, including:

Moneyline bets – Pick which team wins the game.
Run line bets – A spread-style wager, typically set at -1.5 or +1.5 runs.
Totals (Over/Under) – Bet on the total number of runs scored.
Player props – Wagers on individual performances (e.g., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. home runs, strikeouts by Kevin Gausman).
Futures – Season-long bets like “Blue Jays to win the AL East” or “Blue Jays to make the playoffs.”
Live betting – Wager on changing odds during the game.

Ontario’s regulated sportsbooks make it easy to track daily Blue Jays odds, follow league trends, and place bets seamlessly from your desktop or mobile device.

Start betting on the Toronto Blue Jays today with an Ontario-licensed sportsbook.

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Why Choose a Regulated Online Sportsbook in Ontario?

Since the launch of Ontario’s regulated iGaming market in April 2022, players have access to a wide range of legal, trustworthy sportsbooks. Choosing a regulated online sportsbook in Ontario gives bettors several advantages:

Safe & secure wagering with licensed operators
Competitive odds
Easy deposits & withdrawals using Interac and other Canadian payment methods
Responsible gaming tools for safe play
Localized offers tied to major Ontario sports events

This legal framework ensures you can bet on MLB confidently, knowing you’re protected by Ontario’s gaming regulations.

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Top MLB Betting Moments for Ontario Fans

Some of the most exciting times to bet on MLB in Ontario include:

Blue Jays’ home opener – Kicking off the season with packed Rogers Centre energy.
Rivalry games vs. Yankees or Red Sox – Always high-stakes matchups.
Trade deadline – Futures markets shift dramatically.
All-Star Game – Fun props and exhibition markets.
Playoffs and World Series – Peak action for Ontario bettors if the Jays make a run.

Keeping up with pitching matchups, injury reports, and team momentum can give Ontario bettors an edge—especially during key stretches of the Blue Jays season.

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FAQ Section

What is the legal age to bet on MLB in Ontario?

You must be 19 years old to place wagers with a licensed online sportsbook in Ontario.

Can I bet on Toronto Blue Jays games online in Ontario?

Yes. Regulated Ontario sportsbooks such as NorthStar Bets offer a full range of markets for every Blue Jays game — including moneyline, run line, totals, player props, and futures.

Is MLB betting legal in Ontario?

Yes. MLB betting became legal in Ontario with the launch of the regulated iGaming market in April 2022. Players must use licensed operators to place legal bets.

What are the most popular MLB bets among Ontario fans?

Moneyline, run line, and totals are the most common, but futures on the Blue Jays’ playoff chances and player prop bets are increasingly popular.

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MLB Betting Canada Guide

Baseball fans across the country have more ways than ever to get in on the action with MLB betting in Canada.

From Opening Day through the World Series, regulated sportsbooks offer a wide range of markets, secure wagering options, and exciting promotions designed to enhance your game-day experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just getting started, Canada’s regulated iGaming market ensures that your MLB bets are placed with licensed, trustworthy operators that provide fair odds and responsible gaming protections.

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What You Can Bet On During the MLB Season

When it comes to Canada MLB betting, players have access to dozens of markets for every game. Standard options include moneylines, run lines, and totals (over/unders). But today’s top online sportsbooks in Canada also feature live in-play betting, player props, same-game parlays, and futures markets like division winners or World Series odds.

Popular bet types include:

Moneyline bets on which team will win
Run line bets (similar to point spreads in other sports)
Totals bets on the combined number of runs scored
Player prop bets like strikeouts, hits, or home runs
Futures bets for season-long outcomes

These markets allow bettors to tailor their strategies, whether you’re following daily matchups or taking a long-term view on your favourite teams.

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MLB Betting Canada: How to Start

Getting started is simple and secure:

Choose a regulated operator – Stick with a reputable Canadian sportsbook like NorthStar Bets Canada to ensure fair odds, quick payouts, and responsible gaming tools.
Sign up and verify – Registering takes just a few minutes, and ID verification keeps the market safe.
Make a deposit – Trusted payment methods like Interac, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets are widely available.
Claim a welcome offer – NorthStar Bets Canada provides sign-up bonuses for new users.
Start betting – Explore MLB markets daily, from pregame wagers to live in-play action.

Why Bet on MLB with Canadian Online Sportsbooks?

Canada’s regulated market provides bettors with:

Legal protection and fair play guarantees
Competitive odds from licensed operators
Localized promos such as boosted odds on the Blue Jays
Easy deposits & withdrawals with Canadian payment methods
Responsible gaming measures built into the platform

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MLB Betting Canada: Top Events in Canada

Some of the most popular MLB betting periods for Canadian bettors include:

Opening Day – First full slate of games each spring
All-Star Game – Unique props and exhibition action
Playoffs & World Series – Peak betting volume, especially for the Blue Jays
Trade Deadline – Futures markets shift dramatically

Staying informed on injuries, pitching matchups, and team form can give you an edge throughout the season.

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MLB Betting Canada: FAQ

Can I bet on MLB games live while they’re in progress?

Yes. Online sportsbooks in Canada such as NorthStar Bets offer live, in-play betting on every MLB game, allowing you to wager on changing odds as the action unfolds.

What types of MLB bets are most popular among Canadians?

Moneylines, run lines, totals, and player props are the most commonly placed wagers. Futures bets—like picking the World Series winner—are also popular.

Are MLB bets at Canadian sportsbooks safe?

Yes. All legal operators in Canada are regulated and licensed, ensuring fair odds, secure transactions, and responsible gaming safeguards.

Can I claim a bonus when signing up to bet on MLB?

Most regulated sportsbooks offer new player bonuses—such as free bets, matched deposits, or bet boosts—that can be used on MLB markets.

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Blue Jays vs. Mariners ALCS Game 3 picks: Back Shane Bieber and Toronto to win, fade George Kirby

The ALCS shifts to Seattle on Wednesday when the Mariners host the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 3 at T-Mobile Park.

The pregame narrative: Toronto has quickly fallen down 2-0 after dropping both games at home and will need its big trade deadline acquisition to come through to get back in this series.

Check out my Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks, featuring predictions on starting pitchers Shane Bieber and George Kirby.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks

Best bet: Bieber over 14.5 outs (-120)

Among the biggest reasons I like Bieber to clear this line has nothing to do with him.

Max Scherzer is lined up to start Game 4 on Thursday and will most certainly be on a super short leash.

Scherzer had a rough end to the season and hasn’t pitched since Sept. 24. He has pitched simulated games to stay stretched out after being left off the ALDS roster, but nothing can replicate real action.

In all likelihood, Thursday will be Scherzer as a quasi-opener in a bullpen-heavy game with a potential Game 5 on Friday.

The Blue Jays are entering must-win territory, but an early move to the bullpen in Game 3 seems unwise, if avoidable.

Of course, Bieber has to do his part. He isn’t going to eat innings unless he’s earned it through his performance.

He didn’t do that in his lone postseason start vs. the New York Yankees, getting lifted after 2.2 innings of three-run ball and hard contact.

But there’s reason for optimism:

Bieber allowed two runs or fewer in five of seven regular-season starts and more than three runs once.

The right-hander had an excellent K/BB rate, doing a good job handling factors he has the most control over.

He struggled to keep the ball in the yard, but T-Mobile Park is the most pitcher-friendly stadium in baseball and allows home runs at a below-average rate.

The circumstances and venue are optimal for Bieber, despite the series deficit.

Key stat: Bieber went at least five innings in all seven regular-season starts.

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Blue Jays best bet

Toronto ML (+110): With no significant starting pitching advantage for Game 3, even if Kirby is in better form than Bieber, the value is with Toronto.

The Blue Jays had the best offence in the second half of the season and then dismantled the Yankees. Two bad games don’t rewrite the narrative.

Toronto is a high-contact team that’s going to put the ball in play. That hasn’t mattered much this series, but good things can happen when defences are forced to accumulate the vast majority of outs.

Four of the top five teams in contact rate made the playoffs. Three of the five with the lowest K rate made the postseason.

The Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers were two of those teams. Toronto was No. 1 in the majors in both categories.

Toronto has struck out just nine times this series. The Mariners have fanned 25 times.

So it’s not just Tarik Skubal that’s been blowing smoke by Seattle, which had an LDS-high 27.8% K rate.

Despite the Mariners’ big pop, the club was unsurprisingly a better offensive club on the road.

At their offensively challenged ballpark, it’s going to be tougher to win games when that pop isn’t playing up as much and the lineup is getting retired on strikes.

MLB pitching prop

Kirby under 4.5 strikeouts (-130): This line is light for good reason.

Starting pitchers are 0-6 against this number vs. Toronto this postseason:

Luis Gil: 2 Ks
Max Fried: 1 K
Carlos Rodon: 2 Ks
Cam Schlittler: 2 Ks
Bryce Miller: 3 Ks
Logan Gilbert: 2 Ks

Those are good strikeout arms, some even elite.

Kirby has been dealing and piling up Ks, hitting this in five straight. But context is important.

He got a strikeout-prone Tigers team twice in the ALDS.

His last start in the regular season was against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were sitting several regulars (10 Ks).

Two starts before that, when he struck out a career-high 14 batters, it came against the Angels, who had the No. 1 K rate in MLB.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks made at 12:30 p.m. on 10/15/2025.

Brewers vs. Dodgers Game 3 NLCS SGP predictions: Glasnow should help L.A. thrive at home

Wielding a two-game series lead, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

The pregame narrative: Milwaukee squandered its home-field advantage, scoring just two runs in a pair of losses to open the series. Tyler Glasnow gets the start for L.A. after a pair of solid outings vs. the Brewers in the regular season.

Check out my Brewers vs. Dodgers predictions for NLCS Game 3, featuring prop bets on Glasnow and Christian Yelich.

Brewers vs. Dodgers predictions

Parlay: Yelich under 0.5 hits | Brewers under 3.5 runs | Glasnow over 5.5 Ks (+350)

Yelich under 0.5 hits (+133): I logged this pick in Game 1 and it cashed. It cashed in Game 2 as well.

Yelich has gone four straight games without a hit and is now 5-for-26 (.192) in the playoffs. He has walked or struck out in nine of his 30 plate appearances this postseason.

Walks and strikeouts are great for this pick because they mean Yelich isn’t putting the ball in play.

Given that he has a 20th-percentile strikeout rate and a 71st-percentile walk rate, per Baseball Savant, it wouldn’t be surprising to see more of the same tonight.

On the flip side, Glasnow collects a lot of strikeouts and walks on the mound (87th-percentile K rate, seventh-percentile walk rate). That’s what we’re looking for here.

Oh, and Yelich is just 1-for-14 with seven Ks in his career vs. Glasnow.

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MLB SGP legs

Brewers under 3.5 runs (-152): Of all the playoff teams this year, the Brewers were second-last in the regular season in terms of home runs and ISO.

This is a lineup that thrives on putting the ball in play — but not exactly crushing the ball.

Well, the contact-first approach isn’t working right now, as Milwaukee has gone under this run total in five straight games.

In that five-game span, the Brewers have a .142/.218/.270 slash line (36 wRC+) collectively.

Now they’ll face Glasnow, who has held the active lineup to a .141 BA and a .282 SLG in 79 plate appearances.

In Glasnow’s two starts vs. Milwaukee this season, the Brewers scored just five total runs. They went under this total in both games.

Glasnow over 5.5 strikeouts (-157): As mentioned, Glasnow has had plenty of success against Yelich and the Brewers’ lineup as a whole.

It’s not just run suppression; the lanky right-hander has racked up his fair share of Ks, too.

Glasnow has 26 strikeouts in 79 plate appearances against Milwaukee’s hitters, which equates to a 32.9% K rate. For context, the MLB average K rate this year is 22.2%.

Glasnow is 1-1 vs. this prop when facing the Brewers this season, fanning 11 hitters over 11.0 innings.

In his 2025 postseason debut, Glasnow carved up a talented Phillies lineup over 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out eight.

Glasnow’s nastiest work in the regular season came at Dodger Stadium. At home, he posted a 2.77 ERA and an 11.7 K/9.

Brewers vs. Dodgers predictions as of 9:46 a.m. on 10/15/2025.

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Blue Jays vs. Mariners ALCS Game 3 picks: Back Shane Bieber and Toronto to win, fade George Kirby

The ALCS shifts to Seattle on Wednesday when the Mariners host the Toronto Blue Jays for Game 3 at T-Mobile Park.

The pregame narrative: Toronto has quickly fallen down 2-0 after dropping both games at home and will need its big trade deadline acquisition to come through to get back in this series.

Check out my Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks, featuring predictions on starting pitchers Shane Bieber and George Kirby.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks

Best bet: Bieber over 14.5 outs (-124)

Among the biggest reasons I like Bieber to clear this line has nothing to do with him.

Max Scherzer is lined up to start Game 4 on Thursday and will most certainly be on a super short leash.

Scherzer had a rough end to the season and hasn’t pitched since Sept. 24. He has pitched simulated games to stay stretched out after being left off the ALDS roster, but nothing can replicate real action.

In all likelihood, Thursday will be Scherzer as a quasi-opener in a bullpen-heavy game with a potential Game 5 on Friday.

The Blue Jays are entering must-win territory, but an early move to the bullpen in Game 3 seems unwise, if avoidable.

Of course, Bieber has to do his part. He isn’t going to eat innings unless he’s earned it through his performance.

He didn’t do that in his lone postseason start vs. the New York Yankees, getting lifted after 2.2 innings of three-run ball and hard contact.

But there’s reason for optimism:

Bieber allowed two runs or fewer in five of seven regular-season starts and more than three runs once.

The right-hander had an excellent K/BB rate, doing a good job handling factors he has the most control over.

He struggled to keep the ball in the yard, but T-Mobile Park is the most pitcher-friendly stadium in baseball and allows home runs at a below-average rate.

The circumstances and venue are optimal for Bieber, despite the series deficit.

Key stat: Bieber went at least five innings in all seven regular-season starts.

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Blue Jays best bet

Toronto ML (+118): With no significant starting pitching advantage for Game 3, even if Kirby is in better form than Bieber, the value is with Toronto.

The Blue Jays had the best offence in the second half of the season and then dismantled the Yankees. Two bad games don’t rewrite the narrative.

Toronto is a high-contact team that’s going to put the ball in play. That hasn’t mattered much this series, but good things can happen when defences are forced to accumulate the vast majority of outs.

Four of the top five teams in contact rate made the playoffs. Three of the five with the lowest K rate made the postseason.

The Blue Jays and Milwaukee Brewers were two of those teams. Toronto was No. 1 in the majors in both categories.

Toronto has struck out just nine times this series. The Mariners have fanned 25 times.

So it’s not just Tarik Skubal that’s been blowing smoke by Seattle, which had an LDS-high 27.8% K rate.

Despite the Mariners’ big pop, the club was unsurprisingly a better offensive club on the road.

At their offensively challenged ballpark, it’s going to be tougher to win games when that pop isn’t playing up as much and the lineup is getting retired on strikes.

MLB pitching prop

Kirby under 4.5 strikeouts (-114): This line is light for good reason.

Starting pitchers are 0-6 against this number vs. Toronto this postseason:

Luis Gil: 2 Ks
Max Fried: 1 K
Carlos Rodon: 2 Ks
Cam Schlittler: 2 Ks
Bryce Miller: 3 Ks
Logan Gilbert: 2 Ks

Those are good strikeout arms, some even elite.

Kirby has been dealing and piling up Ks, hitting this in five straight. But context is important.

He got a strikeout-prone Tigers team twice in the ALDS.

His last start in the regular season was against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were sitting several regulars (10 Ks).

Two starts before that, when he struck out a career-high 14 batters, it came against the Angels, who had the No. 1 K rate in MLB.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners picks made at 10:30 a.m. on 10/14/2025.

Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 2 NLCS prop picks and predictions: Fade Pages, Chourio on Tuesday

Baseball fans are treated to an elite pitcher’s duel in Game 2 of the NLCS.

The pregame narrative: Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are slightly favoured to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Freddy Peralta has dominated L.A.’s active lineup and will attempt to defend home turf for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Check out my Dodgers vs. Brewers prop picks for NLDS Game 2, featuring fades on Andy Pages and Jackson Chourio.

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks

Best bet: Pages under 0.5 hits (+110)

I think there’s a ton of value fading Pages tonight, given his current form and history against Peralta.

The Dodgers’ outfielder is hitless in his last four games and is batting just 0.037 (1-for-27) in the playoffs.

In that span, he’s struck out six times and has a 24% hard-hit rate. For context, Jacob Wilson ranked 246th out of 251 qualified batters with a 24.7% hard hit rate this season.

Pages is an elite defender, ranking in the 96th percentile for fielding run value, so I’m confident he’ll be in the starting lineup tonight.

That said, Dave Roberts may pull him from the game if L.A. needs offence as he did against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Peralta has been lights out this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, and has dominated Pages in a small sample size.

Key stat: Pages is 0-for-7 against Peralta with a 0.076 xBA in those at-bats.

MLB best bets

Chourio under 0.5 hits (+150): Chourio has cooled off after a nuclear start to the postseason, going 0-for-6 with three Ks in his last two games.

The 21-year-old centre fielder has pronounced lefty/righty splits and should struggle with Yamamoto’s pitch mix.

Vs. LHP: .343/.389/.584
Vs. RHP: .245/.280/.422

Yamamoto ranks in the 89th percentile or better in xERA, xBA and K rate.

The Japanese phenom leans heavily on a four-seam/splitter combo against right-hitting batters, throwing those two pitches roughly 54% of the time.

Chourio is batting .237 against those offerings from righties this season (.238 xBA).

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks made at 9:40 a.m. on 10/14/2025.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners Game 3 ALCS SGP predictions: Bet on Toronto to bounce back behind Guerrero Jr.

The Toronto Blue Jays are in a hole as the ALCS switches homes ahead of Game 3.

The pregame narrative: The Seattle Mariners have brought it to the Blue Jays, outscoring them 13-4 through two games. Toronto is in desperate need of a win behind Shane Bieber while the Mariners counter with George Kirby in hopes of a 3-0 series lead.

Check out my Blue Jays vs. Mariners predictions for ALCS Game 3, featuring prop bets on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Cal Raleigh.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners predictions

Parlay: Blue Jays moneyline | Guerrero to record a hit | Raleigh to record a hit (+380)

Blue Jays moneyline (+112): This is likely the last chance for Toronto to stay in this series, which I’m sure it’s well aware of.

The Blue Jays are top-heavy when it comes to starting pitchers, so who knows what someone like Max Scherzer can do in Game 4.

But what is known is that Bieber is a great pitcher, and he gives Toronto a solid chance to win.

Kirby certainly had the better season of the two starters, but this head-to-head matchup is actually working in Bieber’s favour.

Kirby vs. Toronto’s lineup: .281 average (.298 xBA), 16.2% K rate.
Bieber vs. Seattle’s lineup: .229 average (.215 xBA), 37.9% K rate.

Both pitchers have 60+ plate appearances to go off of, so this is noteworthy data.

And it shows Bieber’s brilliance against the Mariners in the past. He’s been in enough big games in his career to believe he has what it takes to outduel Kirby on the road.

These are the games that the Jays front office acquired Bieber for, and I have a strong feeling the former Cy Young winner won’t disappoint.

Toronto won five of the seven games Bieber started in the regular season. Additionally, the Jays swept their three-game series in Seattle this year with a run differential of +14.

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MLB SGP legs

Guerrero to record a hit (-245): Guerrero is experiencing a roller coaster in the playoffs.

He lit up the Yankees in the ALDS, going 9-for-17 with three homers and no Ks.

In the ALCS, he’s 0-for-7 in two games vs. the Mariners with just one walk.

It’s a night-and-day difference, but that isn’t going to deter me from backing Vladdy to show out when his team needs him most.

In three games in Seattle during the regular season, Guerrero went 2-1 against this wager. In the game where he went hitless, he recorded two walks in five at-bats.

The slugging first baseman is 2-for-9 in his career off Kirby, but his .325 xBA indicates some bad ball luck in those meetings.

Including the regular season and the playoffs, Guerrero had a single stretch of three consecutive games without a hit.

Raleigh to record a hit (-165): This price doesn’t make much sense to me, so I’ll gladly include this pick in the SGP.

The switch-hitting catcher is a wagon right now and is worth a look regardless of the pitching matchup.

He’s 2-for-8 against Bieber all-time, but has struck just once, which is promising.

But I can’t stress enough how little that matters to me right now. Monday was the first game this postseason in which Raleigh went without a hit. He still walked twice and scored two runs.

Overall, he’s 6-1 against this line in the playoffs with a whopping .357 average.

If he can’t get a knock off Bieber, there’s always the opportunity to get after the Jays’ shaky bullpen.

Blue Jays vs. Mariners predictions as of 1:35 p.m. on 10/14/2025.

Blue Jays odds to win 2025 World Series: Toronto is a long shot after falling into 0-2 ALCS hole

The Toronto Blue Jays are long shots to win the World Series after a disasterous start to the ALCS.

Toronto’s back is up against the wall after dropping Games 1 and 2 at home to the Seattle Mariners. Now, the Blue Jays need to win two of three at T-Mobile Park to keep their season alive and get back to Rogers Centre for Game 6.

Check out the latest Blue Jays World Series odds ahead of the ALCS.

Blue Jays World Series odds

Blue Jays (+1,200)

Talk about a vibe switch.

Toronto was fresh off smashing the New York Yankees, and it looked like another rout was in store after George Springer hit a leadoff home run to begin the ALCS.

But since then, the Mariners have won both games and outscored the Jays 13-3.

So what’s gone wrong?

The Jays led MLB in batting average and on-base percentage while finishing fourth in wRC+ during the regular season. Entering the ALCS, they lead the postseason in all three slash categories and home runs.

But Toronto’s bats have gone dead silent against Seattle’s arms.

The Jays have only struck out nine times through two games, but have struggled to hit for power, and posted a 0.042 BABIP in Game 1.

Vladimir Guerreo Jr. — who went 9-for-17 against New York — is hitless through two games.

Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage were good but not great, and now Toronto needs to rely on Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer to pull it back into the series.

ALCS matchup vs. Seattle

Seattle advanced to the ALCS by winning the longest do-or-die elimination game ever, outlasting the Detroit Tigers in a 15-inning thriller.

And now, it is sitting pretty after using Bryce Miller and Logan Gilbert to secure two wins.

Toronto has the unenviable task of needing to beat George Kirby, Luis Castillo and Bryan Woo on the road.

The Mariners’ bullpen has also been elite this series, holding the Jays to zero runs and one hit over 9.0 IP.

Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 2 NLCS prop picks and predictions: Fade Pages, Chourio on Tuesday

Baseball fans are treated to an elite pitcher’s duel in Game 2 of the NLCS.

The pregame narrative: Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are slightly favoured to take a commanding 2-0 series lead. Freddy Peralta has dominated L.A.’s active lineup and will attempt to defend home turf for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Check out my Dodgers vs. Brewers prop picks for NLDS Game 2, featuring fades on Andy Pages and Jackson Chourio.

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks

Best bet: Pages under 0.5 hits (+117)

I think there’s a ton of value fading Pages tonight, given his current form and history against Peralta.

The Dodgers’ outfielder is hitless in his last four games and is batting just 0.037 (1-for-27) in the playoffs.

In that span, he’s struck out six times and has a 24% hard-hit rate. For context, Jacob Wilson ranked 246th out of 251 qualified batters with a 24.7% hard hit rate this season.

Pages is an elite defender, ranking in the 96th percentile for fielding run value, so I’m confident he’ll be in the starting lineup tonight.

That said, Dave Roberts may pull him from the game if L.A. needs offence as he did against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Peralta has been lights out this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.08 WHIP, and has dominated Pages in a small sample size.

Key stat: Pages is 0-for-7 against Peralta with a 0.076 xBA in those at-bats.

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MLB best bets

Chourio under 0.5 hits (+155): Chourio has cooled off after a nuclear start to the postseason, going 0-for-6 with three Ks in his last two games.

The 21-year-old centre fielder has pronounced lefty/righty splits and should struggle with Yamamoto’s pitch mix.

Vs. LHP: .343/.389/.584
Vs. RHP: .245/.280/.422

Yamamoto ranks in the 89th percentile or better in xERA, xBA and K rate.

The Japanese phenom leans heavily on a four-seam/splitter combo against right-hitting batters, throwing those two pitches roughly 54% of the time.

Chourio is batting .237 against those offerings from righties this season (.238 xBA).

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks made at 9:40 a.m. on 10/14/2025.

Dodgers vs. Brewers Game 1 NLCS prop picks and predictions: Fade Ohtani, Betts in Milwaukee

The NLCS begins tonight in Milwaukee, where the top-seeded Brewers host the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

The pregame narrative: Milwaukee has excelled at run suppression in its home park this year, yielding just 3.7 runs per game to its opponents. I think Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts are both worth fading at the plate in Game 1 on Monday.

Check out my Dodgers vs. Brewers picks for NLDS Game 1.

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks

Best bet: Ohtani under 1.5 total bases (-127)

It’s really difficult to stomach fading Ohtani, but based on how his postseason is going, it’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Ohtani homered twice in Game 1 of the wild-card round. But he has just two hits (both singles) in five games since.

One tricky component to this prop is that the Brewers haven’t announced their starting pitcher yet. It’ll either be Quinn Priester, Jose Quintana or an opener (likely a left-hander, so either Aaron Ashby or Jared Koenig).

Ohtani is 0-for-3 with a strikeout vs. Priester and 2-for-6 with three walks vs. Quintana.

My preference is to see Priester, who held the Dodgers to three hits over 6.0 shutout innings (with 10 strikeouts) just after the all-star break.

But if they like a particular lefty opener to face the left-hitting Ohtani out of the gate, I’m good with that, too. Ohtani has a .264 BA vs. LHPs in his career compared to a .290 BA vs. RHPs.

Five quiet games for Ohtani isn’t quite a slump, but he’s heading in that direction. For a guy with a 97th-percentile walk rate, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him be a bit more selective at the dish right now.

Additionally, Milwaukee’s American Family Field is a pitcher-friendly park in the alleys. The stadium allows 10% fewer triples and 13% fewer doubles than league average, per Baseball Savant’s park factors.

Key stat: In his past 10 postseason games, Ohtani is just 1-9 vs. this prop with a .502 OPS and a 33.3% K rate.

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Betts under 0.5 runs (-136): I’m looking to fade the Dodgers’ offence in a general sense tonight, so this pick gels nicely with how I expect the game to play out.

Milwaukee’s home park ranks third-last as a scoring environment over the past three seasons, and I’ve already noted the general lack of extra-base hits it produces.

Betts, like Ohtani, is hitless vs. Priester. He’s 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Batting No. 2 in the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup should lead to ample scoring opportunities, but that hasn’t borne much fruit recently.

Dating back to the regular season, Betts has gone under 0.5 runs in 13 of 17 games with a .324 on-base percentage.

Dodgers vs. Brewers picks made at 11:57 a.m. on 10/13/2025.