Following Monday's 18-inning marathon, the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1) will host the Toronto Blue Jays (1-2) for World Series Game 4 on Tuesday, October 28.
First pitch from Dodger Stadium is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET, and the game can be streamed live on FOX.
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Game 4 odds (via bet365 Sportsbook) have the Dodgers as -200 moneyline favorites and the Blue Jays as +170 moneyline underdogs. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Read below for our Blue Jays vs Dodgers prediction, picks, and best bets for World Series Game 4, including the latest odds, probable pitchers (Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani), weather updates, and more.
My Blue Jays vs Dodgers Prediction
- Blue Jays vs Dodgers picks: Over 8.5 (-105, bet365)
My Blue Jays vs Dodgers best bet for World Series Game 4 is on the Over 8.5. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Odds
| Blue Jays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -120 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | +170 |
| Dodgers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +100 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | -200 |
- Blue Jays vs Dodgers Moneyline: Blue Jays +170, Dodgers -200
- Blue Jays vs Dodgers Total: Over 8 (-110), Under 8 (-110)
- Blue Jays vs Dodgers Run Line: Blue Jays +1.5 (-120), Dodgers -1.5 (-200)
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Probable Pitchers
| RHP Shane Bieber (TOR) | Stat | RHP Shohei Ohtani (LAD) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-2 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 0.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.9 |
| 3.57 / 4.58 | ERA / xERA | 2.87 / 2.45 |
| 4.47 / 3.35 | FIP / xFIP | 1.90 / 2.45 |
| 1.54 | WHIP | 1.04 |
| 21.4% | K-BB% | 28.2% |
| 43.2% | GB% | 41.4% |
| 92 | Stuff+ | 119 |
| 106 | Location+ | 99 |
Blue Jays vs Dodgers Game 4 Preview, Predictions, Lineups
The Blue Jays will need a big outing from Shane Bieber, but I don't have much faith in that happening.
Bieber appeared mediocre in two of his three playoff outings. He went just 2 2/3 innings against the Yankees, allowing three runs while also giving up plenty of hard contact. Then, he diced up the Mariners over six innings with eight strikeouts. But he allowed seven hits in 3 2/3 innings in his next ALCS start.
Bieber also looked shaky in the regular season. In 11 outings back from Tommy John, Bieber posted a 3.57 ERA. He also had a 4.58 xERA and a 4.57 FIP, which dampens his solid ERA a bit.
The biggest issue for Bieber? The home run ball. He surrendered 1.79 homers per nine innings pitched and also allowed a homer in two of his three playoff outings.
As we saw in game two, the Dodgers have no shortage of firepower to change a game with a couple of swings.
After a rough showing in Game 2, the Blue Jays' offense woke up in the middle stages of Game three. They erupted for four runs in the fourth inning, which is the second time they scored four-plus runs in one inning this series.
That's what makes the Blue Jays' lineup so challenging; they come out of nowhere.
Coincidence or not, the Blue Jays had one big inning versus Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow — two high strikeout, high walk hurlers. They'll see a similar situation with Shohei Ohtani on the mound in game three.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk need to get it rolling for Toronto to have a good shot.
Kirk went 3-3 with a homer in the Jays' game one win and hit a massive homer in Game 3, while Guerrero went 2-for-4 in Game 1, but did nothing across the past two games.
The talent disparity between the Dodgers and Blue Jays is evident. While Toronto has an approach that can generate wins, the Jays need their stars to be stars.
The Jays didn't come out of the marathon game unscathed. George Springer suffered a back injury on a swing and left the game. I can't see him playing, given how uncomfortable he looked.
Bullpen fatigue is also something to monitor, as the game went to extras and neither starter went deep.
Ohtani could have a similar fate to Glasnow and Snell. He's been nothing short of excellent on the mound, posting a 2.87 ERA with a 1.90 FIP in the regular season. He punched out nine hitters versus the Phillies and ten versus the Brewers.
But as we saw from the Jays, they don't strike out. It won't come nearly as easily, and Ohtani lost his command versus a more formidable Phillies lineup. We'll see how he fares against a better lineup than the Brewers.
The Dodgers have scored four-plus runs in all three World Series games to date. Ohtani was excellent in game three, collecting four hits and a pair of homers.
There still feels like some meat left on the bone for the Dodgers' offense to erupt, as Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman haven't gotten going. Odds are that pair will eventually impact this series.
This Dodgers lineup has so much depth, and that will make them a threat in any game.
Two of the first three games went Over. These two offenses are total juggernauts, and I see another over here.
It's fair to consider if the bats will be tired after such a long game. On the other hand, the pens were totally gassed, which cancels out the tired bats to a degree.
Pick: Over 8.5 (-105, bet365)
Moneyline
No play.
Run Line (Spread)
No play.
Over/Under
I like the Over for Game 4 of the World Series.
How To Watch Blue Jays vs Dodgers World Series Game 4 Live
- Time: 8:08 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
