Dodgers vs Angels Picks, Predictions, Player Props & Betting Lines

• Shohei Ohtani makes his highly anticipated return to Angel Stadium looking to dominate his former team on the mound and at the plate
• The underdog Angels are looking for an improbable sweep over their crosstown rivals on Wednesday night
• See my favorite Dodgers vs Angels picks, predictions, and player props to target on Aug. 13

The Freeway Series finale features a storyline straight out of a Hollywood script, as former Los Angeles Angel Shohei Ohtani takes the mound in Anaheim for the first time as a member of the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers.

Ohtani (0-0, 2.37 ERA 1.11 WHIP) aims to play stopper and prevent a stunning series sweep at the hands of his former club. Tasked with the monumental challenge of opposing Ohtani is veteran right-hander Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.63 ERA, 1.23 WHIP). Hendricks relies on command and guile rather than power, a style that will be put to the ultimate test against a patient and powerful Dodger lineup. After securing a walk-off win in extra innings last night, the Angels will try to solve their former superstar and complete one of the more surprising series outcomes of the year.

The Dodgers (68-52, 30-28 away, 57-56-4 O/U) and Angels (58-62, 32-30 home, 64-50-5 O/U) will conclude their three-game series at Angel Stadium at 6:38 pm PT.

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Angels vs Dodgers Odds

The Dodgers have been installed as heavy -206 road favorites, with the Halos coming back as +167 home underdogs to complete the sweep. Extracting the juice, the moneyline prices give the Dodgers a 64.3% implied win probability, leaving the Angels with just 35.7%. The total is set at a high 9.5 runs, with oddsmakers anticipating offensive fireworks from both clubs.

MLB odds as of August 13, 2025 from DraftKings.

LAD vs LAA Odds Movement

The betting market has reacted strongly to the pitching matchup and recent trends. The moneyline opened with the Dodgers around -196 and has been bet up to -207, showing consistent money backing Ohtani to get the job done.

However, the run line tells a different story. After opening with the Angels +1.5 at +114, that price has shortened to +108, indicating that bettors see value in the home team’s ability to keep the game competitive. The most significant shift has been on the total, which opened at 9.0 runs and was quickly bet up to 9.5. This move was driven by heavy public action on the Over, with 84% of bets and 80% of the handle expecting a high-scoring game. This sentiment is likely fueled by the Dodgers’ potent offense and injury concerns in both bullpens.

Batter-vs-Starting Pitcher History: Ohtani vs Hendricks

There is almost no history between Ohtani and the current Angels lineup, and what exists favors the pitchers. The opposite is true, on both counts, for Hendricks; the veteran has faced the current Dodger hitters plenty, and they have torn him apart.

LA Angels Batters vs Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani has not yet faced his former team, but he has faced a pair of current Angel hitters: Travis d’Arnaud and Yoan Moncada. The former has managed one single in three at-bats, while the latter is an ugly 0-for-5 with three strikeouts.

Ohtani’s pitching arsenal, headlined by a devastating splitter and a wipeout slider, has generated an elite 32.9% strikeout rate this season. This spells trouble for an Angel lineup that is prone to Ks, with hitters like Jo Adell and Zach Neto carrying high whiff rates. While the Angels have thrived on situational hitting recently, manufacturing runs against an ace with Ohtani’s overpowering stuff and familiarity with the mound will be incredibly difficult.

LA Dodgers Batters vs Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Hendricks has been hammered by the Dodger hitters over his career. The nine Dodgers he’s faced have combined for an elite .338 average and .972 OPS. Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Max Mancy have all all taken Hendricks yard.

Even without the concerning history, this matchup would, on paper, be a difficult one for the Angels’ starter. Hendricks is a pitch-to-contact artist who relies on command and a plus-changeup to induce weak contact. However, his 4.63 ERA suggests he’s been hittable this season. He now faces a disciplined and powerful Dodgers offense loaded with patient left-handed hitters.

The Dodgers boast one of the league’s highest on-base percentages and are adept at working counts, a style that typically gives command-based pitchers trouble. Expect the Dodgers to be aggressive when Hendricks leaves pitches over the plate.

LAD vs LAA Player Props

MLB player props as of August 13 at DraftKings.

For prop bettors, the over on Ohtani’s strikeout line of 5.5 with -120 juice is appealing. He boasts an elite K-rate and faces an Angels team that swings and misses frequently. On the other side, Hendricks’ strikeout prop is set at a low 3.5, and the under is heavily juiced at -135. Given his low-strikeout style and the Dodgers’ patient approach, the under is the logical play.

For hitters, Freeman over 1.5 total bases (-110) is a strong look against a soft-tossing righty like Hendricks, whom Freeman has mashed in the past (1.238 OPS in 15 at-bats).

Los Angeles Angels vs Los Angeles Dodgers Picks & Prediction

This game presents a battle between a dominant ace and a surging underdog. While the Angels’ recent form is compelling – winning six straight against the Dodgers and going 7-3 in their last ten as a home underdog – the pitching mismatch is too vast to ignore. Shohei Ohtani (2.37 ERA) is not just another starter; he’s one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, and his motivation to perform against his old team will be sky-high. His elite strikeout ability is the perfect antidote to an Angels lineup that relies on stringing hits together.

On the other side, Kyle Hendricks (4.63 ERA) faces a nightmare matchup against a patient, powerful Dodgers offense that has lit him up in the past and generally crushes contact-oriented right-handers.

The most reliable trend has been the over, which has hit in nine of the Angels’ last ten games after a win and in eight of their last ten as an underdog. With both bullpens depleted by injuries, this trend should continue.

Picks:

• Freeman over 1.5 total bases (-110)
• Hendricks under 3.5 Ks (-130)
• Over 9.5 (-105)

Public Betting Splits

The public and sharp money are heavily aligned on the Los Angeles Dodgers, with 80% of bets and 91% of the handle on their moneyline. The run line is similarly lopsided, with 84% of tickets backing the Dodgers to cover the -1.5 spread. The strongest consensus is on the total, where 84% of bets are on the Over 9.5 runs, a sentiment that aligns with our prediction. Our contrarian pick is taking the Angels on the run line, fading the overwhelming public support for a Dodgers blowout.

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