Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks and Predictions August 13th 2025

Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers August 13th 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts, hold a record of 68-51 and sit at the top of the NL West. They have lost their last two games and are 5-5 in their last ten. The Angels, managed by Ron Washington, have a 57-62 record and are fourth in the AL West. They are coming off a win and are 4-6 in their last ten games.

Shohei Ohtani will start on the mound for the Dodgers. He has an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.10. The Angels will counter with Kyle Hendricks, who has an ERA of 4.63 and a WHIP of 1.23. The game will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 9:38 PM, with clear skies and a light breeze expected. Fans can catch the game on FDSW.

Dodgers vs Angels Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA
• Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
• Betting Odds: Dodgers Moneyline -203, Angels Moneyline +170

The Dodgers Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Dodgers are ready to bounce back after a 7-4 loss to the Angels. Despite the loss, Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy both hit home runs, showing their power at the plate. Mookie Betts also contributed with two hits, keeping the offense competitive.

The Dodgers have strong stats this season that can lead them to victory. They rank 2nd in slugging percentage at .442 and have hit 177 home runs, also ranking 2nd. With a batting average of .255, they are 3rd in the league, demonstrating their consistent hitting.

Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the Dodgers, and his pitching stats are impressive. He has an ERA of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.10, making him a tough opponent for any lineup. With Ohtani’s dual threat as both a pitcher and a hitter, the Dodgers have a strong chance to win.

The Angels Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a solid win against the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a 7-4 victory. José Soriano was impressive on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings with six strikeouts. Zach Neto was a standout at the plate, going 3 for 3 with two home runs and two RBIs.

The Angels have shown they can hit the long ball, ranking third in the league with 171 home runs. Their slugging percentage of .409 is ranked 11th, highlighting their ability to produce extra-base hits. This power at the plate gives them a strong chance to score runs and win games.

Kyle Hendricks will start for the Angels, bringing experience to the mound with a 6-8 record. While his ERA is 4.63, he has shown the ability to limit walks with a WHIP of 1.23. With the Angels’ potent offense backing him up, they have a good chance to secure another win against the Dodgers.

The Lean

The Dodgers are favored with a moneyline of -203 against the Angels’ +170. The Dodgers have a strong batting lineup, ranking 2nd in slugging percentage and home runs. The Angels’ pitching struggles with a 4.62 ERA, ranking 26th. My model projects the Dodgers to win with a score of 6-4.

The total for the game is set at 9.5 runs. The Dodgers’ potent offense and the Angels’ pitching issues suggest a high-scoring game. My model projects a total of 10 runs. The recommendation is to take the over at 9.5 runs.

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Shohei Ohtani Takes the Mound vs. Former Team as Dodgers Face Angels

Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited return to the mound at Angel Stadium on Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up their three-game Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels. It will be Ohtani’s first time pitching against his former club, and the first time he has been on the Big A mound since Aug. 23, 2023, when a torn UCL forced him out of a start against the Cincinnati Reds and ultimately led to Tommy John surgery.

Ohtani, who went 10-5 with a 3.14 ERA and 167 strikeouts for the Angels last season while also hitting .304 with 44 homers and 95 RBIs, signed a record 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers in December 2023. He went on to win his third MVP award and helped lead Los Angeles to the 2024 World Series title. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has said the plan is for Ohtani to pitch four innings as he continues to build up his workload.

Shohei Ohtani 2024 Pitching Stats

Wednesday’s start will also mark the first time Ohtani faces his former teammate, three-time MVP Mike Trout, since striking him out to end the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Japan’s 3-2 victory over the United States.

The Dodgers badly need a lift, having gone 12-20 over their last 32 games, allowing a once nine-game lead in the NL West to vanish. They now sit tied with the San Diego Padres for first place at 68-52.

The Angels have won six straight over the Dodgers, matching a franchise record, including Tuesday’s 7-6 walk-off win in 10 innings. Jo Adell delivered the game-winning single, capping a night where Ohtani briefly put the Dodgers ahead in the ninth with his National League-leading 43rd home run — his fourth in as many games.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Right-hander Kyle Hendricks gets the ball for the Angels, bringing a 3-3 record and 5.53 ERA in eight career starts against the Dodgers.

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