The World Series is tied 1-1 as we switch venues for Game 3. Monday evening’s matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays is a massive game in determining our 2025 champion, but I’m targeting the first inning in this article with my YRFI/NRFI best bet for Game 3 of the 2025 MLB World Series. Let’s dive in, while you can also check out our MLB picks for this matchup and every game in the World Series.
Find out our expert’s Blue Jays vs Dodgers prediction for Game 3 of the 2025 MLB World Series
YRFI/NRFI Best Bet: Blue Jays vs Dodgers – YRFI (-106)
Odds available at FanDuel Sportsbook at time of publishing. Playable to -110.
Game 1 of the World Series saw the Blue Jays load the bases in the opening inning, but no runs were scored. Game 2 saw the Dodgers strike early with a 1st inning run. YRFI bettors received plus-money odds on both of those wagers, resulting in slight profit so far. The best price in market at the time of publishing this article is -106 at FanDuel. While not at plus money, those odds are still within the range of value for me. When handicapping 2 elite offenses like we have in this World Series, I am going to lean towards the YRFI in most instances. This is once again true in Game 3 as I am a fan of the -106 price and expect early offense from potentially both sides.
Max Scherzer is the scheduled starter for Toronto in Game 3. Scherzer delivered 5.2 innings of 2-run ball against the Mariners in the ALCS. Despite this, I have a hard time trusting the 41-year-old with regularity at this point in his career. The right-hander is a true competitor and will undoubtedly give his full effort, but he did issue 4 free passes and allowed a home run in that last outing. Walks hurt pitchers all the time, but this is especially true in the postseason. Look for the lethal Dodgers lineup to make it a tough opening inning for the future hall-of-famer.
Tyler Glasnow is my preferred starting pitcher for Game 3, but the Dodgers’ right-hander is still drawing a tough matchup. This Toronto lineup has impressed me all season long with their plate discipline and their high contact metrics. That combination is crucial come playoff time, as advancing runners and taking advantage of runners in scoring position is the key to advancing. Glasnow can lose command of the zone from time to time, and it would be detrimental if that was the case tonight. I see slight value on the YRFI odds for Game 3 and lean that way on Monday.
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