Posted on: October 27, 2025, 02:53h.

Updated on: October 27, 2025, 03:41h.

In tonight’s Game 3 of the World Series, Max Scherzer of the Blue Jays will face off against Tyler Glasnow of the Dodgers in Los Angeles, set to begin at 8:00 p.m. EST. One analyst suggests that both pitcher strikeout totals may provide lucrative betting opportunities.

Intense Betting Anticipated on Blue Jays

Phill Gray is eyeing Glasnow at over 5.5 strikeouts and Scherzer at under 4.5, considering Scherzer’s likely limited pitch count, particularly after facing scrutiny during the ALCS against the Mariners.

“The odds are quite favorable for the Jays at +165 for a World Series match, which should attract considerable betting action,” stated Gray, a veteran trading operations head and current sports betting consultant. “The Dodgers’ run line at -1.5 is also appealing at -103.”

“The total has shifted to 8.5 from an opening of 8, indicating significant public betting for a high-scoring game, although we may see opposite action from professional bettors. Both teams boast strong pitching, despite Scherzer’s age [41] and Glasnow’s postseason dominance.”

Bichette Returns to the Lineup

“There’s potential for value in the Jays’ home run betting options—popular among the public—such as Springer at +460, Barger at +600, Kirk at +700, and Bichette at +700. Expect considerable backing for these picks from Jays supporters.”

Bichette rejoins the lineup, likely at second base while Springer remains as the designated hitter. He boasted a .311 batting average with 18 homers and 94 RBIs before suffering a knee injury on September 6 against the Yankees, missing both the ALDS and ALCS.

Ohtani Home Run Prop Most Bet

The way Schneider utilizes him will significantly influence the series outcome, especially with a potential rematch against Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 6, should the Jays progress, following Yamamoto’s outstanding performance in Game 2 (a 5-1 Dodgers victory)—making him the first pitcher since Curt Schilling in 2001 to throw consecutive complete games in the postseason.

The most bet props at BetMGM include: Shohei Ohtani Over 0.5 Home Runs at +155, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 Home Runs at +310, Bo Bichette Under 1.5 Total Hits, Runs, and RBIs at -120, Freddie Freeman Over 0.5 Home Runs at +375, and Max Scherzer Under 4.5 Strikeouts at -175.

At DraftKings, notable player prop bets encompass Ohtani for 1+ home runs, Vlad Guerrero Jr. for 1+ hits, George Springer for 2+ total bases, Freddie Freeman for 1+ RBIs, and Glasnow for 6+ strikeouts.

Glasnow, standing at 6-foot-8, has conceded only one run across 13.1 innings in this postseason, resulting in a stellar 0.68 ERA and 18 strikeouts while allowing seven hits. Historically, he holds a 1-4 record against the Blue Jays.

The top hitters for the Dodgers—Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freeman—struggled in the first two games in Toronto, but don’t expect this lackluster trend to continue.

MVP Futures Shift

DraftKings currently lists Dodgers at -207 moneyline, Jays at +167 (Jays +1.5 Run Line at -115, Dodgers -1.5 at -105). At FanDuel, the lines are similar with Dodgers at -205 and Jays at +172, with Jays at +1.5 at -120 on the Run Line and Dodgers -1.5 at +100.

The movement concerning Yamamoto could impact World Series MVP futures, considering a possible second start in Toronto if needed. On ESPN BET, Ohtani stands at +175, despite minimal impact in Games 1 and 2—except for a late-game homer in an already decided Game 1. Guerrero Jr. is priced at +500, followed by Yamamoto at +750.