The Milwaukee Brewers (85-52) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (78-58) Sunday for the finale of the 3-game series between division leaders. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 1:37 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Brewers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Brewers lead 2-0
The NL Central-leading Brewers beat the Blue Jays 7-2 to open the series Friday and then came out on top 4-1 Saturday, closing as an underdog in both contests. After losing the last 2 games in their previous series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Brewers have rebounded well. They are still just 4-4 in their last 8 games.
The AL East-leading Blue Jays will look to avoid being swept, which hasn’t happened for them since the middle of June. Toronto has cooled off offensively, having scored just 3 runs in its last 2 games. It came into the series having tallied 24 in its previous 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins.
Brewers at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Brandon Woodruff vs. RHP Max Scherzer
Woodruff (5-1, 3.10 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 0.87 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 through 49 1/3 innings.
Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 7-5 home loss vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Monday2025 road stats: 3-1, 2.42 ERA (22 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 0.63 WHIP, 10 H, 4 BB, 27 K in 4 startsHas yet to face Blue Jays in his 8-year career
Scherzer (5-2, 3.82 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 through 66 innings.
Last start: Win, 6 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 10-4 home win vs. Minnesota Twins Monday2025 home stats: 3-0, 4.00 ERA (36 IP, 16 ER), 1.00 WHIP, 30 H, 6 BB, 29 K in 7 startsCareer vs. Brewers: 3-5, 2.88 ERA (78 IP, 25 ER), 0.99 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 in 14 games (13 starts)
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Brewers at Blue Jays odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:41 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Brewers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Blue Jays -125 (bet $125 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+165) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-200)Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Brewers at Blue Jays picks and predictionsPrediction
Blue Jays 5, Brewers 4
BET BLUE JAYS (-125).
The Brewers haven’t won 3 straight on the road since Aug. 4-6, and they have allowed a combined 14 runs in the last 3 games Woodruff has started, showing some weakness when he takes the mound. Milwaukee has scored 4 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 8 contests.
The Blue Jays should find some rhythm offensively, having gone 40-30 this season as a favorite. They are 32-25 following a loss as well. Toronto has won 3 straight games in which Scherzer has started.
Take BLUE JAYS (-125).
PASS.
The Brewers (+165) as a run-line favorite are too risky here, especially riding 2 straight wins against a quality foe. Similarly, the Blue Jays (-200) are far too expensive as a run-line underdog.
BET OVER 8.5 (-110).
Both teams have been surging offensively over the past few weeks. The Blue Jays have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games and are 75-56-5 O/U on the season.
Milwaukee has gone Over in 4 of its last 6 contests, scoring at least 4 runs in 5 of those games. Its offense has consistently performed at a high level and should continue to do that.
Back OVER 8.5 (-110).
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