by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: MLBN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -200, Angels +162; Over/Under: 9 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -200, Angels +160; Over/Under: 9 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Dodgers -200, Angels +160; Over/Under: 9 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Dodgers: 68-51 (1st place, NL West)
Los Angeles Angels: 57-62 (4th place, AL West)
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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 68-51 record overall and have a road record of 30-27. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Angels on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers lost the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .773 OPS. Emmet Sheehan is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 0-0 with a 2.37 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 0 BB with 8 SO on 2 hits through 4 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 57-62 record overall and have a home record of 31-30. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Angels won the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 15th in the MLB with a .714 OPS. Víctor Mederos is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Kyle Hendricks is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-8 with a 4.63 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 0 walks with 6 strikeouts on 5 hits through 5 innings pitched against the Detroit Tigers.
Dodgers vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 68-51 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West. They have been a good road team too with their 30-27 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't looked good in their games this season with their 57-62 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the AL West. They have looked better in their own ballpark though with their 31-30 home record this year. The Angels took the 1st game of this series, but they are still 4-6 in their last 10 games and the Dodgers can take advantage of this pitching matchup. The Dodgers are going with Ohtani in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 0-0 with a 2.37 ERA and is still making his way back from an injury, but he hasn't been giving up many runs in his few starts and he is starting to pitch deeper into games too. The team has lost 2 games in a row now with him starting, but he is coming off another good start in which he gave up 1 earned run and he will be looking to have another good outing against his old team. The Angels are also going with Hendricks in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 6-8 with a 4.63 ERA and the team hasn't had a ton of success with him this year. They have lost 2 games in a row now with him starting and he is coming off a start in which he gave up 3 earned runs which is going to be trouble against one of the best offenses in the MLB here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Dodgers Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, August 13, 2025 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 6 Angels 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers: 102-63 (+5.6 units) on the moneyline as a road favorite of -110 or higher. 88-50 (+11.7 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 84-40 (+4.7 units) on the moneyline vs. teams outscored by opp by 0.5 or more runs/game on the season. 69-31 OVER vs. good power teams - averaging 1.25 or more HR's/game.
Los Angeles Angels: 193-250 (-26.3 units) on the moneyline in all games. 101-122 (-25 units) on the moneyline in home games. 153-193 (-12.3 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 38-21 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 don’t think anyone is blind to the fact that the standings are the standings. It’s gotten a lot more interesting. So we’ve got to go out there and play good baseball. I definitely think that our guys are starting to feel that urgency. It’s been long enough of middling baseball -- as far as overall team wins and losses." - Dave Roberts after his team’s loss against the LA Angels in their game on Monday.
“The energy and the enthusiasm he brings is huge any time you're going against a pitcher like that where you can get some momentum. And he's proven that in that leadoff spot, he brings the danger and the presence of the home run. He's done it a lot, so it really sets the tone and gets everybody going.” - Ray Montgomery after his team’s win against the LA Dodgers in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Will Smith (R) C
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Andy Pages (R) CF
Michael Conforto (L) LF
Alex Freeland (S) 2B
Alex Call (R) RF
Los Angeles Angels
Zach Neto (R) SS
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Mike Trout (R) DH
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Yoán Moncada (S) 3B
Jo Adell (R) RF
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
Travis d'Arnaud (R) C
Bryce Teodosio (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Will Smith (.313)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (130)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (42)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (78)
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 (.333)
Hits: Nolan Schanuel (116)
Home Runs: Taylor Ward (27)
RBI: Taylor Ward (87)
Stolen Bases: Zach Neto (21)
Wins: José Soriano (8)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (22)
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.
