Thrilling World Series settles man vs. dog prediction contest

The 2025 World Series was a story of faith.

Where to find it when things look bleak.

How to have it when the game’s on the line.

Why to trust in Luna, the 7-year-old Maltipoo.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays battled into extra innings of Game 7, Luna lounged comfortably on her dog bed, as if she already knew how it would end. It turns out she did know. After all, Luna had predicted it would be the Dodgers in seven games (check the video) before the best-of-seven series even started.

This was no joke.

This was part of the USA TODAY Sports’ man vs. dog World Series predictions contest. And congratulations to the men, Bob Nightengale and Gabe Lacques, our esteemed baseball writers. They both picked the Dodgers to win the World Series, in six games.

It was Luna who picked with perfection. Dodgers in seven.

OK, so not quite perfection. Luna also picked winners for each game, and not with historical success. She was 3-4.

But ultimately, after pulling out a out a 5-4 victory in 11 innings in Game 7, the Dodgers reign supreme.

So does the dog.