The Los Angeles Angels go for the sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Freeway Series tonight.
See why my Dodgers vs. Angels predictions and MLB picks are betting on a low-scoring series finale on Wednesday, August 13 with Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Hendricks facing off on the mound.
Dodgers vs Angels prediction
Dodgers vs Angels best bet: Under 9.5 (-115 at BetMGM)
Shohei Ohtani has been ramping up his workload on the mound with each start, and the results have been mesmerizing. He has a 2.18 xERA supported by his ability to limit hard contact (2.1% barrel rate) en route to a .201 xBA.
It sounds simple, but one tried and true path to success in baseball is mastering the strikeout-to-walk component. Ohtani’s done just that with a 32.9% K rate and a 5.3% walk rate. As a result, he’s allowed two earned runs in just one of his eight starts.
The Los Angeles Angels have struggled at the plate against right-handed pitching (90 wRC+ and 27.5% K rate in the last 20 days).
Kyle Hendricks is nothing special at this stage of his career, but he’s been effective with a 3.90 ERA since June 1.
He typically pitches better at home (3.88 ERA) and will have the advantage of a pitcher’s umpire (CB Bucknor) behind the plate. Behind him, the Angels’ bullpen is in arguably its best shape of the season, ranking third in SIERA (3.26) in the last 20 days.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are 2-10-1 O/U in their last 13 road games.
Dodgers vs Angels same-game parlay (SGP)
Under 9.5
Will Smith Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
Dodgers F5 moneyline
Hendricks has notable reverse splits, allowing a .295/.318/.533 slash line and a 5.57 FIP to right-handed batters. Will Smith is in contention for the National League batting title (.312 BA) and has dominated righties (167 wRC+), so this is a favorable matchup.
The Dodgers have hit the F5 moneyline in five of their last seven games and stand at an advantage there today with Ohtani facing his former team.
Dodgers vs Angels odds
Dodgers vs Angels live odds
Dodgers vs Angels opening odds
- Moneyline: Los Angeles (NL) -197 | Los Angeles (AL) +175
- Run line: Los Angeles (NL) -1.5 | Los Angeles (AL) +1.5
- Over/Under: Over 9 | Under 9
Dodgers vs Angels trend
The Dodgers have cashed the Under in 17 of their last 25 road games. Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Angels.
How to watch Dodgers vs Angels and game info
| Location | Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA |
| Date | Wednesday, August 13, 2025 |
| First pitch | 9:38 p.m. ET |
| TV | MLB Network, SNLA, FDSNW |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 2.37 ERA) |
| Angels starting pitcher | Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.63 ERA) |
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