Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction – 8/12/2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Angels are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The Dodgers will look to even things up after a 7–4 victory by the Angels in the series opener. Here, I look at the pitching matchup, key players, and trends you need to know to make a solid Dodgers vs Angels prediction.
Our Dodgers vs Angels Prediction
- Pick: Dodgers -1.5
- Confidence: 2/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Los Angeles Angels
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 9:38 PM EDT
- Starting Pitchers: Emmet Sheehan (LAD) vs Victor Mederos (LAA)
- Stadium: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: SportsNet LA, FDSW
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Emmet Sheehan takes the mound for the Dodgers with a 3–2 record and a 3.00 ERA. He has been effective in limiting home runs and that will be crucial against the Angels’ power-heavy lineup. Victor Mederos will get the start for the Angels out of the bullpen. Mederos enters this game with a 4.50 ERA in four innings of work. He will look to keep the Dodgers at bay early to give the Angels a chance.
Key Players
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani continues to be a force at the plate. He leads his team with 42 home runs and 78 RBI.
- Angels: Zach Neto had a standout performance in the series opener. He hit two home runs and drove in three runs.
Recent team streaks
- The Dodgers have lost two games in a row and three of their last five.
- The Angels have won two of their last three games against the Dodgers and Tigers.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Zach Neto | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Emmet Sheehan | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Angels lead the season series with the Dodgers 4-0.
- The Angels have outscored the Dodgers 30-19 in their four meetings this year.
Dodgers vs Angels Model Projection
- Score Projection: Dodgers 7 – Angels 5
- Win Probability: Dodgers 66.28%, Angels 33.72%
Final Thoughts
I think that we will see a high-scoring game that goes the way of the LA Dodgers in this chapter of the Battle of Los Angeles. Sheehan is a more consistent pitcher than the collection of relievers that we should see come out of the Angels’ bullpen in this matchup. This contest should clear the total and the Dodgers should win and cover the runline in the process.
