Toronto Blue Jays vs LA Dodgers Prediction 4-26-24 Picks

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays meet Friday in MLB Game 1 action at Rogers Centre. Here’s a Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays prediction.

Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 4 straight Games, with wins over the Mets and Nationals. The Los Angeles Dodgers have scored 17 runs in their last 3 Games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 6 Games. The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 10 of their last 15 Games when scoring 4 or more runs. Mookie Betts leads the Los Angeles Dodgers with 40 hits and 21 RBI, while Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith have combined for 70 hits and 34 RBI.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have lost 3 straight Games after falling short to the Royals. The Toronto Blue Jays have scored 5 runs in their last 3 Games and 3 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 5 Games. The Toronto Blue Jays have lost 4 straight Games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Justin Turner leads the Toronto Blue Jays with 24 hits and 12 RBI, while George Springer and Bo Bichette have combined for 43 hits and 15 RBI.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchup

Gavin Stone gets the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he is 1-1 with a 6.00 ERA and 16 strikeouts this season. Stone is making his ninth career start, and he’s had issues with control this season, as he’s walked 10 batters in 18 innings. Stone walked 5 in his last outing against the Mets. This will be Stone’s first career Game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Chris Bassitt gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he is 2-3 with a 3.90 ERA and 26 strikeouts this season. Bassitt has been a top-50 pitcher so far this season, but he’s also struggled with control lately, as he has 12 walks in his last 22.2 innings. Bassitt has walked at least 2 batters in all 5 starts this season. Bassitt is 1-2 with a 4.30 ERA and 22 strikeouts in his career against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Facts

• The Blue Jays have won each of their last six games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against National League opponents following a loss.
• The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in each of their last five home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against National League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have won the first inning in each of their last four night games against NL West opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts

• The Dodgers have won each of their last eight Friday night road games.
• The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last eight Friday night road games.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last three night games against AL East opponents.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Toronto Blue Jays prediction

Both the Dodgers and Blue Jays have capable offenses, so I expected some fireworks regardless of the pitching matchup. However, as previously mentioned, Stone and Bassitt have had control issues and have walked a high number of batters. Putting free guys on base could be a disaster in this game with both lineups. I expect some cheap runs and a high scoring game. I’ll take the over on the 9 runs in this intriguing Dodgers – Blue Jays matchup.