Shohei Ohtani and Taylor Ward headline the Dodgers vs. Angels matchup on August 12, 2025.
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Game Overview
I’ve been following the Dodgers-Angels rivalry for years, and honestly, there’s always something spicy about these matchups. On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the two L.A. teams will clash at Angel Stadium in Anaheim.
First pitch is set for 9:38 p.m. ET, and this one’s got some real storylines—Shohei Ohtani facing his former team, Taylor Ward swinging hot, and playoff implications lurking.
Here’s how the sportsbooks are seeing it right now:
Team
Moneyline
Run Line
Total
Over Odds
Under Odds
Dodgers
-179
-1.5 (-113)
9.5
-112
-108
Angels
+149
+1.5 (-107)
9.5
-112
-108
The implied win probability based on these odds:
Dodgers: 64.2%
Angels: 40.2%
Recent Team Form
Dodgers
Over their last 10 games, the Dodgers are sitting at 5-5. They’ve averaged 4.7 runs per game and have a team ERA of 2.97—which is elite. Shohei Ohtani’s bat is scorching, and the pitching has been keeping them competitive.
Angels
The Halos are 4-6 in their last 10. They’re scoring about 4.7 runs per game too, but their 4.81 ERA has been the difference. Taylor Ward’s been mashing, but the pitching needs to step up against the Dodgers’ dangerous lineup.
Key Players to Watch
Shohei Ohtani – Dodgers
42 HR, 78 RBI
10-game hitting streak
Batting .447 over last 10 games
I mean, this is Ohtani vs. his old team. If you think he’s not going to put on a show… think again.
Mookie Betts – Dodgers
17 doubles, 12 HR, 44 walks
6-game hit streak
Betts hasn’t been elite by his standards this season, but he’s still a threat every at-bat.
Taylor Ward – Angels
27 HR, 87 RBI
Top 10 in MLB for both homers & RBI
Ward is the Angels’ power source and will be key in this game.
Nolan Schanuel – Angels
Batting .269 with 21 doubles
Consistent on-base presence
Expert Prediction & Score Forecast
I’ve got this pegged as a close one. The Dodgers have the better pitching staff, but the Angels’ offense is capable of matching runs. Still, in a late-game scenario, I trust the Dodgers’ bullpen more.
Predicted Score: Dodgers 6 – Angels 5 Total Prediction: Under 9.5
Betting Insights
Category
Dodgers
Angels
Win % as Favorite
59.2%
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Win % as Underdog
—
46.6%
Recent ATS Record
5-5-0
6-4-0
Last 10 Overs
4
6
Lean: Dodgers ML (-179) and Under 9.5
Final Thoughts
This feels like one of those games where the Angels could push the Dodgers to the edge but still fall just short. Ohtani’s revenge narrative adds an extra layer of drama, and Ward’s power bat makes the Angels dangerous. But… the depth and bullpen edge go to the Dodgers.
If you’re betting, I’d keep it simple—Dodgers win, total stays just under.
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