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It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Dodgers (68-51) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (57-62). Emmet Sheehan is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles.

The Angels continue their reign over the Dodgers this season with another victory on Monday night, this time by a score of 7-4. The Angels are 4-0 against the Dodgers this year with two games remaining. The Halos have outscored their cross town rivals, 30-19 across four games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Angels

• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Time: 9:38PM EST
• Site: Angel Stadium
• City: Anaheim, CA
• Network/Streaming: SNLA, FDSNW

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Angels

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

• Moneyline: Dodgers (-177), Angels (+148)
• Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Angels

• Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Emmet Sheehan vs. Tyler Anderson
  
  • Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan, (3-2, 3.00 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
  • Angels: Tyler Anderson, (2-7, 4.64 ERA)
    Last outing: 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Dodgers and the Angels

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Dodgers and the Angels:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Dodgers at Angels

• The Angels are 4-0 against the Dodgers this season
• The Dodgers are 0-2 in the last 2 games
• The Angels re 7-7 in their last 14 home games
• The Dodgers have won 8 of their last 10 games against teams with losing records
• Tyler Anderson has an ERA of 6.43 in his last 5 starts on the mound
• Betting the Angels on the Run Line with Tyler Anderson starting would have returned a 5.56-unit profit in 2025

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It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Pirates (51-69) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (74-44). Paul Skenes is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Freddy Peralta for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee dominated the series opener, 7-1, and extend its winning streak to an MLB-best 10 consecutive games. The Brewers are rolling and have the best record in baseball at 74-44 — 5.0 games ahead of the Phillies and 5.5 ahead of the Blue Jays — just like we all expected.

Pittsburgh has dropped three straight games, but have Skenes on the mound, which has been good luck lately with three wins in the past four starts. Milwaukee is 5-3 against Pittsburgh this season (5 games remaining).

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Brewers

• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Time: 7:40PM EST
• Site: American Family Field
• City: Milwaukee, WI
• Network/Streaming: SNP, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Pirates at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

• Moneyline: Pirates (+105), Brewers (-125)
• Spread:  Brewers 1.5
• Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Pirates at Brewers

• Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Paul Skenes vs. Freddy Peralta
  
  • Pirates: Paul Skenes, (7-8, 1.94 ERA)
    Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
  • Brewers: Freddy Peralta, (13-5, 3.03 ERA)
    Last outing: 1.80 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Pirates and the Brewers

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Pirates and the Brewers:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Pirates at Brewers

• Milwaukee is 10-0 in the last 10 games
• Pittsburgh is 0-3 in the last 3 games
• Pittsburgh is 1-3 in the last 4 road games
• Pittsburgh is 3-1 in the last 4 Skenes' starts
• The Brewers have 4 straight home wins over the Pirates with Freddy Peralta as the opener
• 8 of the Brewers' last 9 games have gone over the Total with Freddy Peralta as the opener
• The Brewers have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 home matchups against the Pirates

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Padres (67-52) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (59-60). Nestor Cortes is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Robbie Ray for San Francisco.

The Padres won the series opener over the Giants to extend its winning streak to three games, while San Francisco extended its losing streak to three games.

San Diego is now 12-3 over the last 15 games and heating up the NL West standings at 1.0 game behind the Dodgers. With last night's loss, the Giants are now below .500 and 9.0 games back of the division.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Padres at Giants

• Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
• Time: 9:45PM EST
• Site: Oracle Park
• City: San Francisco, CA
• Network/Streaming: SDPA, NBCSBA

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Odds for the Padres at the Giants

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

• Moneyline: Padres (+110), Giants (-131)
• Spread:  Giants -1.5
• Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Giants

• Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Nestor Cortes vs. Robbie Ray
  
  • Padres: Nestor Cortes, (1-1, 3.86 ERA)
    Last outing: 3.86 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
  • Giants: Robbie Ray, (9-5, 2.85 ERA)
    Last outing: 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Padres and the Giants

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Padres and the Giants:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Diego Padres at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Padres at Giants

• San Diego is 5-1 in the last 6 games and 3-0 in the past 3
• San Diego is 12-3 in the past 15 games
• San Francisco is 3-3 in the last 6 games and 0-3 in the past 3
• The Padres have won 5 of their last 7 games, while the Giants have lost 11 in 13 at home
• The Padres' last 3 games have gone over the Total
• The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 16 of their last 20 home games

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CINCINNATI — Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season, a two-run shot that highlighted a four-run eighth inning, as the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night, extending their winning streak to four games.

Schwarber’s 42nd homer moved him past Shohei Ohtani and into the NL lead. The Dodgers faced the Angels later Monday night. Seattle’s Cal Raleigh leads the AL and MLB with 45 homers. Schwarber has 97 RBIs this season.

Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott (8-3) allowed only three hits through seven innings. But, with two outs in the eighth, he allowed RBI doubles by Weston Wilson and Trea Turner. Schwarber followed with a two-run shot off Tony Santillan to complete the rally.

Abbott bounced back after a rough outing on Wednesday when he allowed four earned runs and a pair of homers in a 6-1 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Against the Phillies, he retired the first 12 batters he faced before J.T. Realmuto doubled leading off the fifth.

The Reds went ahead 1-0 when TJ Friedl doubled and scored on Gavin Lux’s single in the first. It was the only run allowed by Phillies starter Taijuan Walker in his six innings.

Orion Kerkering retired the Reds in order in the ninth for his third save in seven chances. Jordan Romano (2-4) earned the victory for Philadelphia, which moved six games ahead of the idle New York Mets in the division.

Key moment

With one out in the seventh, Reds right fielder Noelvi Marte prevented the tying run from scoring when he threw out Bryce Harper attempting to score from third on Nick Castellano’s fly ball.

Key stat

Schwarber, who was born in nearby Middletown, Ohio, has 13 career home runs at Great American Ball Park, the most of any road ballpark.

Up next

Phillies LHP Ranger Suárez (8-5, 2.94 ERA) will face Reds RHP Brady Singer (9-9, 5.43 ERA) on Tuesday.

NEW YORK — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole took another step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow by making 20 throws off flat ground on Monday.

“It felt really good today,” Cole said before New York opened a three-game series against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. “I was fairly accurate and I had a good time.”

Cole began his throwing program five months after getting an internal brace inserted into his elbow in an operation by Los Angeles Dodgers head team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache.

The normal rehabilitation time is about 14 months and Cole had been building up to getting off flat ground for the past few weeks. Cole said his initial progressing will last for a few months before he can off a mound, and then he will get shut down and expects a normal offseason.

“It’s a big one, first day throwing,” Cole said. “I’ve been building up to it for a few weeks. So It’s nice to get outside and get it accomplished and have it go well.”

A 34-year-old right-hander with a 153-80 career record and 3.18 ERA over 317 starts, Cole’s arm initially was in a cast following the surgery and then a brace. The brace was removed in mid-April and Cole had been undergoing about 90 minutes to two hours of rehab.

Cole has thrown 1,954 innings over 12 major league seasons, plus an additional 133 1/3 innings in 22 postseason starts. His procedure was reconstruction of the ligament with an internal brace, which is designed to promote stability.

Cole is signed to a $324 million, nine-year contract through 2028, and is in the dugout for home games. He also joined a YES Network broadcast for a few innings during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 17.

“Excited for him,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s done a good job with the rehab and this is one of those cool markers along the way that is significant to hit. So excited for him.”

Cole’s 2024 season debut was delayed until June 19 because of nerve irritation and edema in his right elbow. He went 8-5 with a 3.41 ERA in 17 starts for New York and was 1-0 with a 2.17 ERA in five postseason starts.

Cole went for tests after allowing a pair of home runs in his second spring training start this year, against Minnesota on March 6.