Reds vs Angels Betting Preview: Reds Seek First Anaheim Win Since 2002

Cincinnati Reds Hit the Road Looking to Stay in National League Playoff Race

It is Looking Like Yet Another Year With No Playoffs for Underachieving Angels.

With all due respect to the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels, the most challenging opponent going into the upcoming series might be Mother Nature with all the weather issues in Southern California right now. Regarding the Reds vs Angels Betting Preview, the Reds are a game out of the final playoff spot in the National League, with the Angels 8.5 games out of the playoffs in the American League.

Both teams are just 4-6 over the last 10 games, so some work is left to be done. A quick look at today’s MLB standings, Cincinnati has been a better team on the road (33-27) than at home, with the Angels 32-30 at home. The Angels head into Monday’s series opener priced at -133 to come away with their 33rd home win of 2023. The total sits at nine flat.

The teams haven’t met since 2019, with both teams winning two games at home. The two games in Cincinnati finished over the total, and the two matchups in Anaheim ended up under the total. Cincinnati has lost its last six road games against the Angels, with the last time in Anaheim coming on June 8, 2002.

According to the MLB odds, Cincinnati (+8000) is eighth among National League teams in the odds of winning the World Series. The Angels began the season priced at +4000 in the championship odds, and those odds have moved to +50000.

Reds vs Angels

Day/Time:
Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
Streaming: Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports West. Tuesday’s game is also on the MLB Network.

Probable Starting Pitchers

  • Monday: Graham Ashcraft (Reds) vs Lucas Giolito (Angels)
  • Tuesday: Andrew Abbott (Reds) vs Reid Detmers (Angels)
  • Wednesday: To Be Announced (Reds) vs Shohei Ohtani (Angels)

Coming Up Empty

There have been ups and downs all season as the Cincinnati Reds have been promoting some of its top prospects. The Reds are trending in the wrong direction with some young stars struggling a bit. That will factor into the Reds vs Angels Betting Preview.

Regarding the MLB player stats, T.J. Friedl, Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer and Will Benson join veteran Joey Votto as starters batting .250 in August as the Reds have fallen out of playoff position in the National League.

Cincinnati has just six home runs over the last seven games.

Ohtani Back on the Mound

After missing his last turn in the rotation due to fatigue, Shohei Ohtani is slated to return to the mound for Wednesday’s series finale.

Ohtani hasn’t pitched since Aug. 9, when he allowed three hits and one run in six innings in a win over San Francisco. Over his last three appearances, Ohtani has given up seven hits and one unearned run with 17 strikeouts in 19 innings in his previous three starts.

The Angels are 14-8 when Ohtani is the starting pitcher this season. Keep that in mind when it comes to the Reds vs Angels Betting Preview.

Who’s Hot

  • Fernando Cruz, Cincinnati Reds P: Cruz has surrendered three hits and no runs with 11 strikeouts in 6.1 innings over his last five appearances.
  • Matt McLain, Cincinnati Reds IF: McLain has at least two hits in four of his last seven games, with three extra-base hits and four RBIs during that stretch.
  • Matt Moore, Los Angeles Angels P: Moore has not given up a run in his last 12 outings, with seven hits allowed and 17 strikeouts over 12 innings during that stretch.
  • Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels DH: Ohtani is 7-for-15 with two home runs with, four runs, and five RBIs over his last four games.

Who’s Not

  • Jaime Barria, Los Angeles Angels P: Barria has allowed 22 hits, four home runs, and 22 runs in 11 innings over his last six games.
  • Mickey Moniak, Los Angeles Angels OF: Moniak is batting .063 with 15 strikeouts in his last nine games.
  • Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds 1B: Votto is 3-for-27 with one extra-base hit and 10 strikeouts in his last eight games.
  • Alex Young, Cincinnati Reds P: Young has allowed eight hits, two home runs and eight runs over 6.1 innings in his last six games.

Reds vs Angels Injury Update

Outfielder Stuart Fairchild is questionable for the Reds, while outfielder Jake Fraley, shortstop Kevin Newman, second baseman Jonathan India and pitcher Ben Lively are on the injured list.

Outfielder Mike Trout, as well as infielders C.J. Cron and Zach Neto are on the injured list for the Angels.

Reds vs Angels Betting Preview

The second game of the series features an intriguing matchup between young pitchers Andrew Abbott of the Reds and Reid Detmers of the Angels. Abbott allowed two runs or less in 10 of his 14 starts this MLB season. Detmers allowed one hit while pitching into the eighth inning in his last outing.

The Reds are 25th and the Angels 30th out of 30 teams in team batting average during the month of August with the Angels also ranking 28th in slugging percentage.

Cincinnati’s 39-21 record against the spread on the road is one of the best marks in the majors, while the Angels have covered in just 27 of 62 home games.

The teams are a combined 52-42 when listed as the favorite and 68-79 as the underdog.

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