Dodgers-Blue Jays World Series brings unique mix of on-field and off-field props

TORONTO — The World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays is already loaded with storylines, but oddsmakers at BetOnline.ag have added another layer of intrigue with a series of props covering everything from Shohei Ohtani’s power to celebrity cutaways involving Drake and Kendrick Lamar.

Among the more traditional wagers, bettors can play the over/under on total road games won (2.5), the chance of an extra-inning game (+300), or whether the series will feature a walk-off win (+550). Last year’s Fall Classic opened with a walk-off in Game 1, a reminder that drama often strikes early.

The most runs scored by one team in a game is set at 9.5, while the longest home run over/under is listed at 449.5 feet. Bettors can also wager on the possibility of a grand slam (+600), with history suggesting it’s rare — Freddie Freeman’s dramatic walk-off slam last year was the first since 2021.

Shohei Ohtani, who could both pitch and hit in the series, dominates the player props. He’s favored to hit the longest home run (-140) and is a +200 pick to homer in a game he pitches. The two-way star is also favored (-140) over Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+100) in total hits plus RBIs across the series.

For those predicting an offensive explosion, bettors can take “Yes” on any player hitting two or more home runs in a game (+110) or even gamble on a golden sombrero — four strikeouts by the same player — at +600 odds.

The entertainment props offer a distinctly modern twist. BetOnline lists odds on whether Drake or Joe Carter will appear first on the Game 1 broadcast (Carter -200, Drake +150), who will post the first diss track during the World Series (Kendrick Lamar -300, Drake +200), and which star will be shown more often during home games. There’s even a 10/1 prop on FOX cutting away to “Not Like Us” — Lamar’s hit song — during the broadcast.

With celebrity rivalries, international stars, and two powerhouse franchises on baseball’s biggest stage, this year’s World Series betting board might be as entertaining as the games themselves.