Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM EST
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: FOX
Moneyline Odds: Blue Jays +167 | Dodgers -206
Pivotal Game 3 Heads to Hollywood as Series Shifts
The 2025 World Series is knotted at a game apiece, and the scene now shifts to Dodger Stadium for a pivotal Game 3. After splitting the first two contests in Toronto, the Los Angeles Dodgers return home as heavy favorites, but face a formidable challenge in the form of Blue Jays ace Max Scherzer.
This matchup features a classic October narrative: the battle-tested veteran versus the high-risk, high-reward flamethrower. With the series hanging in the balance, Monday night’s game promises to be a tense, high-stakes affair.
Pitching Matchup: Experience vs. Uncertainty
Toronto Blue Jays: Max Scherzer, RHP
When the lights are brightest, there are few pitchers you’d rather hand the ball to than “Mad Max.” Scherzer brings a wealth of postseason experience and a bulldog mentality that is tailor-made for a World Series road start. He provides the Blue Jays with their most reliable option and a steadying presence against the Dodgers’ formidable lineup. Toronto’s path to victory in Game 3 runs directly through its ace, who will be tasked with silencing the Dodger Stadium crowd and giving his offense a chance to strike.
Los Angeles Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow, RHP
The Dodgers are making a significant gamble by starting Tyler Glasnow. While his talent is undeniable, his health has been a major storyline this season. As reported back in May, Glasnow spent time on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, with his return timetable listed as “TBD.” Now, he’s being thrust into the crucible of a World Series start. If he is fully healthy and commanding his explosive fastball-curveball combination, he can dominate any lineup. However, any lingering effects from the injury could lead to an early exit, putting immense pressure on a Dodgers bullpen that has dealt with its own injury issues throughout the year.
Why the Dodgers Will Win (-206)
The Dodgers are favored for a reason. Their lineup is a modern-day “Murderers’ Row,” and playing at home will only amplify their confidence. After being tested in Toronto, expect stars like Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman to be locked in. The Dodgers have weathered numerous injuries this season, including to key pitchers like Yoshinobu Yamamoto and key position players like Tommy Edman and Max Muncy, proving their organizational depth is second to none. If Glasnow can give them even four or five solid innings, their powerful offense has the ability to take over the game and secure a 2-1 series lead.
Why the Blue Jays Will Win (+167)
The value on the underdog Blue Jays is tempting, primarily because of the man on the mound. Max Scherzer is the great equalizer. He has the pedigree and the stuff to neutralize the Dodgers’ potent bats and frustrate them all evening. Offensively, the Jays have already proven they can score on LA’s pitching staff. While there are questions surrounding the health of star shortstop Bo Bichette, who was working his way back from a knee sprain during the ALCS, the powerful bats of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and others are capable of doing damage. If Scherzer delivers a vintage performance and the Jays can scratch a few runs across against a vulnerable Glasnow, they are more than capable of stealing a win on the road.
Prediction
This game hinges entirely on which version of Tyler Glasnow shows up. The Dodgers are betting his immense talent outweighs the risk of his recent injury history. However, in a World Series game, reliability often trumps potential.
Max Scherzer is the most known and trusted commodity in this matchup. The pressure is squarely on the heavily-favored Dodgers at home, while the Blue Jays can play more freely with their ace on the hill. The +167 moneyline offers too much value to ignore given the massive question mark on the Dodgers’ side of the pitching matchup. Expect Scherzer to keep it close, and for the Blue Jays’ offense to do just enough to pull off the upset.
The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays (+167)
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