Angels vs Blue Jays Picks and Prediction – 7/5/2025

In Saturday afternoon MLB action, the Los Angeles Angels will square off against the Toronto Blue Jays from the Rogers Centre. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Angels (43-44) are a game below .500 on the road and are sitting in third place in the AL West Division standings. Last night, Los Angeles batters went 1-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base during a 4-3 road loss against Toronto.

Twenty-four year old righty Jack Kochanowicz (3-8 5.44 ERA) will take the mound for the Angels in this matchup. Control has been an issue for Kochanowicz, who has walked 40 batters and surrendered 15 long balls across 86 frames. 

The Toronto Blue Jays are riding a six-game winning streak and hold a two-game cushion for the top spot in the AL East Division. During Friday’s home victory, Toronto walked it off in the tenth inning when Myles Straw scored on a throwing error. SP Eric Lauer allowed two runs in six innings and did not factor in the decision for the Blue Jays (50-38), who improved to 30-16 at home. 

The Blue Jays will counter with three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer (0-0 4.85 ERA) on Friday. Last time out, Scherzer (5 IP) allowed two runs and fanned seven batters during a 5-4 home victory versus New York. 

Los Angeles 3B Yoan Moncada (knee) is currently on a rehab assignment with the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Angels. Through 87 games, Los Angeles ranks 18th in OPS and 16th in runs scored. For the season, Toronto ranks 9th in OPS and 11th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win 5-2.