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Dodgers vs. Angels: Dodgers Look to Overcome Hendricks' Challenges in Interleague Showdown

On Wednesday, August 13, the Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA for an interleague showdown. This will be their final meeting of the season, with the Angels looking to continue their recent success against the Dodgers after sweeping a series earlier in the year. The Dodgers are the favorites with a moneyline of -210 and a total of 9.0 runs. For more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Wednesday, be sure to read our Dodgers vs. Angels prediction. The game is scheduled to start at 9:38 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -200 | Angels +171
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-125) | Angels +1.5 (+105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 67%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a tough loss last Monday, scoring all their runs in the top of the eighth inning. Despite Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy hitting home runs late in the game, it was not enough to overcome an early deficit. Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled, allowing six earned runs on six hits and five walks in 4.2 innings. This loss marked the Dodgers' second in a row and their sixth in the last 11 games. Despite this, they still held the top spot in the NL West, with the San Diego Padres close behind. Shohei Ohtani is set to start on Wednesday, having performed well so far this season with a 2.37 ERA and 1.10 WHIP across eight starts. Ohtani, who previously played for the Angels, will face his former team for the first time in his career.

Los Angeles Angels

In the opener, the Los Angeles Angels outscored the Dodgers 8-7 and secured a well-deserved victory. Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled against the Halos, with Zach Neto leading the way with two solo home runs. Mike Trout also contributed with a two-run single, while Jose Soriano delivered six scoreless innings. The Angels have won only four of their last 11 games and are trailing behind in the wild-card race. Kyle Hendricks will pitch on Wednesday, holding a 6-8 record with a 4.63 ERA in 2025. He has a mixed history against the Dodgers, with a 3-3 record and a 5.53 ERA in eight career starts. Hendricks will need to perform well if the Angels hope to make a playoff push.

Dodgers Look to Overcome Hendricks' Challenges and Bullpen Vulnerabilities against Angels

Kyle Hendricks has faced challenges against the Dodgers in his career, with the current lineup boasting a collective 26-for-77 against him, including six doubles and three home runs. Notable hitters like Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Shohei Ohtani have had success against Hendricks as well. Given Ohtani's limited pitching appearance, the Dodgers will need to capitalize on opportunities early in the game to exploit the Angels' bullpen, which has shown some vulnerabilities this month. With a strong .768 OPS and 113 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers in August, the Dodgers are well-positioned to outperform the Angels, who have a lower OPS and wRC+ against righties this month. Despite a recent strong performance against Yamamoto, the Angels' bullpen has shown some inconsistency. Based on these factors, I predict that the Dodgers will prevail and cover the runline.

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