Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Pick – 8/13/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Shohei Ohtani will get the start on the mound against his former team in what is sure to be a can’t-miss moment on the diamond. Continue reading to get my thoughts on that along with my Dodgers vs Angels prediction in what is sure to be an emotionally charged atmosphere in Anaheim.
Our Dodgers vs Angels Pick
- Pick: Angels +1.5
- Confidence: 2/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Date & Time: Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 9:38 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers) vs Kyle Hendricks (Angels)
- Stadium: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: MLB Network
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Shohei Ohtani gets the nod for the Dodgers tonight. He has an impressive 2.37 ERA and 25 strikeouts in 19 innings this season. He will be pitching against his former team in this game and it will be very interesting to see what kind of reception he gets. Kyle Hendricks will get the start for the Angels. He enters with a 6–8 record and a 4.63 ERA. Ohtani is great on the mound but the question will be how long he is out there.
Key Players
- Ohtani has a chance to be the best pitcher and hitter on the field tonight. It is safe to say that he’s a key player in this contest.
- The Dodgers’ bullpen will also be key in this game. Ohtani has not been pitching deep into games as the Dodgers ease him back into pitching responsibilities. That will mean an increased workload for the pen of the Dodgers tonight.
Recent Team Streaks
The Dodgers are seeking to shake a three-game losing skid. They have lost the first two games of this series and will try to avoid a sweep tonight. The Angels have won two straight games and three of their last four.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Taylor Ward | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Angels lead the season series against the Dodgers 5-0.
- This is the final game of the regular season series between these crosstown rivals.
Dodgers vs Angels Model Projection
- Score Projection: Dodgers 5 – Angels 4
- Win Probability: Dodgers 60%, Angels 40%
Final Thoughts
The Dodgers should be able to secure a win and avoid a season sweep against the Angels here. It will be very interesting to see how Ohtani responds to returning to Anaheim and how the crowd reacts to him on the mound. I do think that the Angels will cover the runline as an underdog in this matchup against a Dodgers bullpen that will be stretched thin by another short Ohtani start.
