Published on: October 31, 2025, 11:46h.
Updated on: October 31, 2025, 11:46h.
- Blue Jays Favored to Claim World Series Title, Yet Underdogs for Game 6 Tonight
- Guerrero Jr. Surges Ahead of Ohtani in MVP Odds
- Yamamoto, Winner of Game 2, Aiming for a Repeat Tonight
The Blue Jays are on the brink of achieving their first World Series victory in over 30 years, coinciding with Hallowe’en Night. The city’s excitement resembles the atmosphere during the Raptors’ NBA championship win in 2019. Game 6 is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. EST, featuring Kevin Gausman facing off against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who stymied the Blue Jays in Game 2’s Dodgers triumph.
Ticket Prices Skyrocket
Tickets for tonight’s matchup at Rogers Centre are astronomical. Outfield District resale tickets on Ticketmaster are listed at $1,666, while Section 511 tickets are reaching $2,261. A seat in Section 19, Row 1, is an astounding $11,106.
Concerns over television viewership with a Canadian representative in the World Series have faded. Game 4 on Tuesday attracted an average of 14.81 million U.S. viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, and streaming platforms as reported by Nielsen, marking it the most-watched game of this year’s World Series and the second-highest rated Game 4 since 2018.
Canadian audiences are tuning in en masse, significantly boosting ratings, alongside viewership from Japan, thanks to Dodgers players Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Betting Landscape for Tonight
The MVP futures have also been shifting after Games 4 and 5 in Los Angeles, where Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two key home runs, including one against Ohtani in Game 4, where Ohtani was the starting pitcher for the Dodgers.
This morning’s Game 6 updates include news that George Springer is likely to return to the Blue Jays’ lineup after missing Games 4 and 5 due to right-side muscle strain. Manager John Schneider indicated that Springer was close to returning for Game 5, which the Blue Jays won 6-1.
The Dodgers are determined to maximize Ohtani’s contributions, potentially utilizing him as an opener or as an outfielder if a Game 7 is necessary. Ohtani threw 93 pitches during Wednesday’s 6-2 loss.
Impact of a Blue Jays Win
According to a source, there’s currently no two-way betting action in Canada. Bettors here are heavily backing the Blue Jays.
A Blue Jays World Series victory “would be our single biggest event loss ever,” remarked one operator in Ontario this morning. A Blue Jays win tonight, or a potential Game 7, could result in significant losses. The patriotic sentiment and the chance to counter U.S. tariffs are fueling support for the home team, Gray observed.
Phill Gray, a former trading operations chief at Sports Interaction and a sports betting industry consultant, elaborated on the betting trends this morning:
The Blue Jays currently stand at -240 to win the series, but are positioned at +125 for tonight, reflecting respect for Yamamoto’s capabilities.
Extensive Same-Game Parlays
Gray noted, “Some opportunities seem attractive, such as Gausman over 6 strikeouts at +140, and 7 strikeouts at +260. Yamamoto’s counts don’t reach plus money until 7 strikeouts at +100. If Springer plays, a home run bet could be at +470, his status may present some limitations but it’s notable.
There is a vast array of same-game parlays available, and Gray anticipates many sportsbooks could face substantial liabilities if any hit big.
An intriguing offering from FanDuel includes “Velocity of First Pitch,” featuring multiple choices. FanDuel has several unique props that are scarce on other platforms.
Guerrero Jr. Leads MVP Pace
In the MVP futures market, there has been noticeable activity in recent days. At DraftKings, Guerrero, following his two standout home runs at Chavez Ravine in Games 4 and 5, now stands at -205, while Ohtani sits at +230. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage, who won Game 5, is at +5000.
“U.S. sportsbooks benefit from a Blue Jays World Series win, while Canadian sportsbooks favor the Dodgers,” stated Gray.
Significant Acquisition Phase for Canadian Sportsbooks
However, potential losses are somewhat offset by a significant acquisition phase for Canadian sportsbooks, as many first-time bettors are joining the action.
“The cumulative loss potential increases due to the Blue Jays consistently being underdogs, often with substantial +money prices against them, which have received heavy attention. This is the first time they’re listed as favorites for the outright World Series win,” he concluded.
Insights from Sportsbook Traders
“Initially, a Blue Jays championship would have been favorable for the sportsbooks. While Toronto remains a preferred winner, we would appreciate a Game 7,” remarked Seamus Magee, Trading Manager at BetMGM.
Top prop bets this morning at BetMGM include: Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 home runs at +400, Ohtani Over 0.5 home runs at +195, Alejandro Kirk Over 0.5 home runs at +700, Yamamoto Over 6.5 strikeouts at +100, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto Over 18.5 pitcher outs at -149.
A snapshot of the betting lines this morning: For tonight’s game, the Jays are listed at +120 on FanDuel, while the Dodgers are -142, with the run line showing Dodgers -1.5 (+114), Jays +1.5 (-134), and the total at 7.5 (-114 for over, -106 for under).
According to ESPN BET, the moneyline shows Jays at +115, Dodgers at -135, with the run line displaying Dodgers -1.5 (+115), Jays +1.5 (-135), and the total at 7.5 (-115 for over, -105 for under).
Ontario Bettors Show Strong Support for the Blue Jays
As per DraftKings, bettors in Ontario exhibit significantly more confidence in the Blue Jays than those in other markets going into Game 6.
Across all DraftKings platforms (mainly U.S.-based), betting appears relatively divided, with 51% of the handle and 50% of bets on the Blue Jays (+123) for Game 6, while 49% of the handle and 50% of bets support the Dodgers (-149).
Expectations for high scoring are also prevalent, as 68% of the handle in the U.S. favors the over on 7.5 runs.
Contrastingly, Ontario bettors display solid local support, with 83% of the handle and 80% of bets on the Blue Jays to win.
“Pitching matchups play a crucial role in determining our MLB odds, and the Dodgers have a distinct advantage in Game 6 with Yamamoto starting. Gausman has been reliable for Toronto this postseason, but Yamamoto has shown dominance, as evidenced in Game 2. This edge grants the Dodgers a strong opportunity to prolong the series. Yet, winning consecutive elimination games proves challenging, explaining why the Dodgers are +200 to secure the series,” explained Johnny Avello, Director of Sports Operations at DraftKings.