by Rod Pearson
Monday, Aug 11, 2025
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: Sportsnet LA, FDSW
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -182, Angels +149; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -165, Angels +140; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -165, Angels +140; Over/Under: 9.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 68-50 (1st place, NL West)
Los Angeles Angels: 56-62 (4th place, AL West)
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Los Angeles Dodgers: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Angels: 3-7 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and won their 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 68-50 record overall and have a road record of 30-26. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .773 OPS. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is their starting pitcher on Monday while Emmet Sheehan is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 ER, 1 HR, and 1 BB with 5 SO on 4 hits through 5 IP against the St Louis Cardinals.
The Angels are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 56-62 record overall and have a home record of 30-30. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 16th in the MLB with a .712 OPS. José Soriano is their starting pitcher on Monday while Tyler Anderson is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 2-7 with a 4.63 ERA this season. His team lost their last 4 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 3 homers, and 1 walk with 5 strikeouts on 5 hits through 4 innings pitched against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Dodgers vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 68-50 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West. They have been a good road team too with their 30-26 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't looked good in their games this season with their 56-62 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the AL West. They have looked better in their own ballpark though with their 30-30 home record this year. The Angels have been a better home team this year, but they haven't looked that good lately. They are only 3-7 in their last 10 games and have been in a slump while the Dodgers are 5-5 in their last 10, but they do have the better pitching matchup here. Sheehan is on the mound for the Dodgers and he has looked good this season. He is 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs this year. The team has had success with him, winning 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, and he is coming off another great start in which he gave up no runs. The Angels are going with Anderson in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 2-7 with a 4.63 ERA and the team hasn't been having a ton of success with him this year. He is coming off another bad start in which he gave up 4 earned runs and the team has lost 4 games in a row now with him starting too. The Dodgers are starting to get healthy now and they are only going to get better as the playoffs approach. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game.
Dodgers Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 8 Angels 2.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 102-62 (+7.2 units) on the moneyline as a road favorite of -110 or higher. 88-49 (+13.3 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 84-39 (+6.2 units) on the moneyline vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season. 68-31 OVER vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game.
Los Angeles Angels: 192-250 (-27.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 100-122 (-26.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 152-193 (-13.7 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 37-21 OVER vs. a starting pitcher who gives up 0.5 or less HR's/start.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Conforto (LF) Day To Day - Knee. T. Edman (2B) Ten Day IL - Ankle. K. Yates (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Back. H. Kim (2B) Ten Day IL - Shoulder. T. Scott (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. M. Kopech (RP) Sixty Day IL - Knee. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Elbow. R. Sasaki (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Gonsolin (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - forearm. K. Hurt (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. M. Grove (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. R. Ryan (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder.
Los Angeles Angels: C. Taylor (CF) Ten Day IL - Hand. J. Soler (RF) Ten Day IL - Back. R. Stephenson (RP) Sixty Day IL - Bicep. H. Strickland (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Joyce (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Sixty Day IL - Hip.
Notable Quotes
"I just felt there's no way we should lose this game today. Getting the pitching performance that we got from [Tyler Glasnow]. They expended everyone in the 'pen. We had them on the ropes numerous times. For us not to win today, it's a frustrating one." - Dave Roberts after his team’s loss against the Blue Jays in their game on Sunday.
“See what works for you and what doesn’t work for you. And, today, I’m still doing the same thing.” - Kenley Jansen after their series against the Tigers.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Will Smith (R) C
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Teoscar Hernández (R) RF
Andy Pages (R) CF
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Miguel Rojas (R) 2B
Alex Call (R) LF
Los Angeles Angels
Zach Neto (R) SS
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Mike Trout (R) DH
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Jo Adell (R) RF
Luis Rengifo (S) 3B
Logan O'Hoppe (R) C
Christian Moore (R) 2B
Bryce Teodosio (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Will Smith (.310)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (129)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (41)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (77)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (17)
Wins: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (10)
Saves: Tanner Scott (19)
ERA: Evan Phillips (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Bryce Teodosio (.294)
Hits: Nolan Schanuel (116)
Home Runs: Taylor Ward (27)
RBI: Taylor Ward (87)
Stolen Bases: Zach Neto (21)
Wins: José Soriano (7)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (21)
ERA: Robert Stephenson (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (10th season)
Los Angeles Angels: Ray Montgomery (Interim)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
