Dodgers vs. Angels Showdown: Can Underdog Secrets Tip the Scales on August 13?

On this fine Wednesday, August 13, the Dodgers, sporting a solid 68-52 record, are heading into Angel Stadium to face off against the Angels, who hold a 58-62 mark this season. The spotlight shines bright as Shohei Ohtani takes the mound for the Dodgers, set to battle Kyle Hendricks starting for the Angels. Now, if you caught Tuesday’s game, you know the Angels came roaring back in extra innings to snag a thrilling 7-6 win — extending their dominance over LA’s cross-town rivals to an impeccable 5-0 so far this season. Ohtani’s late homer to give the Dodgers the lead, Nolan Schanuel’s clutch sac fly to even the score, and Jo Adell’s decisive walk-off RBI in the tenth — a rollercoaster, to say the least. We’re diving headfirst into this matchup, unpacking every nugget of info you’ll want: how to catch first pitch, the latest odds, player form, and of course, our expert breakdowns, picks, and best bets calculated with precision. If you’re serious about keeping your fantasy and betting gears cranking all season, Rotoworld Player News has your back. Ready to get the stats and the story behind today’s showdown? LEARN MORE

It’s Wednesday, August 13 and the Dodgers (68-52) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (58-62). Shohei Ohtani is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.

The Angels rallied into extras to take down the Dodgers to give the Halos a chance for the season sweep over the cross-town rivals. The Angels are 5-0 versus the Dodgers this season and stole Tuesday’s meeting, 7-6 in thrilling fashion.

Shohei Ohtani homered for the lead in the top of the 9th, then Nolan Schanuel recorded a RBI sac fly to tie up before Jo Adell brought in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th.

Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Angels

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 9:38PM EST
Site: Angel Stadium
City: Anaheim, CA
Network/Streaming: SNLA, FDSNW, MLBN

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Angels

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

Moneyline: Dodgers (-201), Angels (+167)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Angels

Pitching matchup for August 13, 2025: Shohei Ohtani vs. Kyle Hendricks
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, (0-0, 2.37 ERA)
  Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
- Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (6-8, 4.63 ERA)
  Last outing: 5.40 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Dodgers and the Angels

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between the Dodgers and the Angels:

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Angels

The Angels are 5-0 versus the Dodgers this season
The Angels are 3- in the last 4 games
The Dodgers are 0-3 in the last 3 games
The Dodgers have a winning record (21-17) in matchups against American League teams this season
The Dodgers’ last 3 road games at the Angels have gone over the Total
The Angels have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.53 units

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