The Dodgers (58-42, 30-17 home) host the Blue Jays (56-46, 29-26 away) in game three of this interleague series. Getting the start for the Dodgers is Tony Gonsolin while the Blue Jays are turning to Yusei Kikuchi. Read on to get my best bet for this Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays matchup.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers -139

This game will be played at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 ET on Wednesday, July 26th.

WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS:

  • The Dodgers are 3-2 straight-up in their five most recent games as the favorite.
  • Los Angeles is on a two game winning streak when the underdog.
  • Opponents are hitting just .185 against Tony Gonsolin in his last five starts.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS TRYING TO CLOSE GAP IN AL EAST

Through 102 games, the Blue Jays have a record of 56-46. This mark includes going 19-13 across their 32 series. Currently, Toronto is 3rd in the AL East and have a 27-20 record at home while going 29-26 on the road. So far, the Blue Jays have gone 33-38 against teams with above .500 records.

Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for his 21st start of the season today, boasting a 7-3 record and 3.92 ERA. He has limited opposing batters to a .302 OBP, while striking out 108 and maintaining a 1.27 WHIP. His ERA on the road is 4.53, compared to 4.12 at home.

Yusei Kikuchi’s last outing ended in a no-decision as he pitched 5 1/3 innings in the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss to the Mariners. The Japanese lefty allowed five hits, but no runs, during his time on the mound.

Over their last ten games, the Blue Jays are ranked 13th in the league in scoring at 4.4 runs per game. Their season-long scoring average of 4.5 per contest puts them 14th in baseball. In terms of on-base percentage, Toronto is 6th, with an OBP currently sitting at .331. The team’s collective batting average is .262 (5th).

Bo Bichette has been a major force in the Blue Jays’ offense this season, leading the team with 17 home runs and 56 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .490 is indicative of his power-hitting capabilities.

WILL THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS AT HOME?

The Dodgers enter today’s game with an overall record of 58-42 which includes going 29-24 against teams with above .500 records. As of today, they are 1st in the NL West. Across their 32 series, Los Angeles is 20-11-1 and have records of 28-25 and 30-17 on the road and at home, respectively.

Tony Gonsolin is 5-3 in 15 appearances this season, and will be taking the mound for the Dodgers. His ERA is 3.94, K/9 is 7.3, FIP is 4.72, and OBP sits at .274.

Tony Gonsolin’s most recent start against the Rangers saw him surrender four runs on two hits over five innings. Despite not being credited with a win or a loss, the Dodgers emerged victorious, 11-5.

For the season, the Dodgers are 12th in batting average, hitting a combined .248. Over their last ten games, they have hit .276 which is 3rd in that span. Los Angeles’ average of 5.7 runs per game puts them 2nd in the league. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 166 times and have a team slugging percentage of .456.

Mookie Betts is the leader of the Dodgers’ home-run brigade in 2023, having already racked up 27 long balls and 68 RBIs. His slugging percentage for the year is a healthy .562.