The 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays is at a thrilling juncture as it heads into Game 5 on Wednesday night with a tied series at 2-2.
Despite being without George Springer, the Blue Jays rebounded from a historic 18-inning loss in Game 3 to secure a 6-2 victory in Game 4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning against the Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, which set the stage for a redemptive win.
The Dodgers will start left-handed pitcher Blake Snell in Game 5, while the Blue Jays will send rookie Trey Yesavage to the mound. This matchup is a rematch of the series opener. After Game 5, both teams will travel to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday.
Here are the current predictions and odds for Game 5 of the World Series between the Dodgers and the Blue Jays.
World Series Game 5 predictions
Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Sports: Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 3
Blake Snell proves to be too much and the bullpen hangs on for dear life.
Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY Sports: Dodgers 4, Blue Jays 1
Blake Snell’s turn to adjust in this cat-and-mouse game. Mookie Betts finally checks in and metes out punishment for Toronto’s Ohtani evasion.
Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY Sports: Dodgers 7, Blue Jays 3
The Dodgers haven’t lost back-to-back games in about five weeks. They’ll take Game 5 and put themselves in position to clinch the era’s third World Series title away from Dodger Stadium.
Steve Gardner, USA TODAY Sports: Dodgers 7, Blue Jays 2
Not having George Springer at 100% will eventually take its toll on the Jays. In this instance, they won’t be able to keep pace with the Dodgers, who grab an early lead against Trey Yesavage and roll to a relatively stress-free win. Teoscar Hernandez goes deep to lead the L.A. attack.
Simulated Series: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 4
Using the Dynasty League Baseball online simulation, USA TODAY Sports’ Steve Gardner and DLB designer Mike Cieslinski are pre-playing each World Series game to provide some insight into the key matchups and strategy fans can expect to see in the Fall Classic. Here’s how the Dodgers’ will win Game 5.
World Series Game 5 odds
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorite to win Game 5 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays via BetMGM.
Dodgers: Spread: -1.5 / Moneyline: -190
Blue Jays: Spread: +1.5 / Moneyline: +165
What channel is Dodgers vs Blue Jays World Series Game 5?
Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29
Time: 8 p.m. ET
TV channel: FOX
Live stream: Watch World Series on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
World Series 2025 schedule
Game 1: Blue Jays 11, Dodgers 4
Game 2: Dodgers 5, Blue Jays 1
Game 3: Dodgers 6, Blue Jays 5 (18 innings)
Game 4: Blue Jays 6, Dodgers 2
Game 5: Oct. 29, Blue Jays at Dodgers, 8 p.m. ET
Game 6: Oct. 31, Dodgers at Blue Jays, 8 p.m. ET
Game 7: Nov. 1, Dodgers at Blue Jays, 8 p.m. ET, if necessary