Angels ride into Angel Stadium on August 12 riding momentum from a 7-4 win that kept them undefeated against the Dodgers this season, 4-0, with two games left in the set. Emmet Sheehan mans the mound for Los Angeles against Tyler Anderson for the Angels in a high-leverage cross-town duel. The betting desk shows Dodgers on the moneyline, Angels at +1.5, and the game total at 9, with NBC Sports’ model compiling projections and confidence levels to guide picks and bets. Fantasy managers get a clear read on pitching matchups, bullpen usage, and when to stack the offenses that have outscored their opponent 30-19 across four meetings.

Sheehan arrives at 3-2 with a 3.00 ERA and a recent 0.00 ERA showing, while Anderson sits at 2-7 with a 4.64 ERA and a rough last outing. The Angels’ recent run against LAD signals upside for Angels hitters in DFS or daily bets, while the Dodgers will lean on their bullpen to dampen the Halos’ momentum. The piece lays out how to watch first pitch, odds, and the latest player news to stay ahead of in-game moves and late-breaking transactions.

Overall, the matchup blends a compelling DFS short stack scenario with smart betting angles: Dodgers on the moneyline, Angels at +1.5, and the over 9.0 as the model’s favored total. It’s a night where lineups, bullpen tactics, and the right cross-team stacks could swing fantasy value and live-bet decisions through a game that has already delivered high drama this season.