by Rod Pearson
Monday, Aug 21, 2023
Game Time: 9:38 pm ET, Tuesday, August 21, 2023
Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
Where to Watch: MLB Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Reds +130, Angels -155; Over/Under: 8 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Reds +130, Angels -155; Over/Under: 8 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Reds +130, Angels -155; Over/Under: 8 runs
Season Record
Cincinnati Reds: 64-61 (3rd place, NL Central)
Los Angeles Angels: 61-64 (4th place, AL West)
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Cincinnati Reds: 4-6 last 10
Los Angeles Angels: 4-6 last 10
Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels Preview and Analysis
The Reds are entering this series on a 2 game losing streak and lost their 3-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 64-61 record overall and have a road record of 33-27. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Tuesday with the series opener of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .740 OPS. Graham Ashcraft is their starting pitcher on Monday while rookie pitcher Andrew Abbott is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 8-3 with a 2.99 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 2 ER, 1 HR, and 0 BB with 5 Ks on 6 hits through 5 IP against the Cleveland Guardians.
The Angels are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 61-64 record overall and have a home record of 32-30. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Reds on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 7th in the MLB with a .759 OPS. Lucas Giolito is their starting pitcher on Monday while Reid Detmers is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 3-9 with a 4.93 ERA this season. His team lost 4 of their last 5 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 0 earned runs, 0 homers, and 4 BB with 5 strikeouts on 1 hit through 7.1 innings played against the Texas Rangers.
Reds vs Angels Prediction
The current betting odds have the Reds listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Reds haven't been playing great lately but they are still over .500 and fighting for a Wild Card spot in the NL. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't been great in their games lately either but they are now below .500 this season with their playoff hopes quickly fading away now. Both of these teams do have good offenses that can put up runs but the Angels pitching has been so bad lately since they have been giving up a ton of runs in their games. They do have Detmers starting here who has been lights out at home lately but the Reds still have a really good offense that will put runs up in this game and the Angels have to be losing motivation in their games with the way things have been going since the trade deadline. The Reds also have their rookie Abbott on the mound here and he has been lights out in his starts all season, not giving up many runs at all. He will keep this struggling Angels offense at bay in this game while the Reds get after Detmers and the rest of the Angels pitching staff that has been giving up a ton of runs lately. The best way to place a bet here is on the Reds to win this game.
Reds Angels Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 21, 2023 (9:38 pm ET start time) is Reds 7 Angels 3.
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MLB Betting Trends
Cincinnati Reds: 64-61 (+12.7 units) on the moneyline in all games. 42-45 (+12 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 or higher. 14-8 OVER as a road underdog of +150 or more. 6-3 OVER against AL West opponents.
Los Angeles Angels: 61-64 (-8.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 34-29 (-8 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 26-16 OVER when the total is 8 to 8.5. REID DETMERS is 9-4 OVER when the total is 7 to 8.5.
Key Injuries
Cincinnati Reds: S. Fairchild (LF) Ques Mon - Concussion. K. Newman (2B) Out indefinitely - Oblique. B. Lively (RP) Late Aug - Pectoral. J. India (2B) Early Sept - Heel. V. Gutierrez (SP) Late Aug - Elbow. T. Antone (RP) Late Aug - Elbow. C. Casali (C) Late Aug - Foot. J. Fraley (LF) Out indefinitely - Toe. R. Sanmartin (SP) out for season - Elbow. N. Lodolo (SP) Late Aug - Calf. J. Dunn (SP) Mid Sept - Shoulder. C. Overton (SP) out for season - Elbow.
Los Angeles Angels: A. Rendon (3B) Mid Sept - Shin. C. Cron (1B) Out indefinitely - Back. C. Devenski (RP) Late Aug - Hamstring. J. Adell (LF) Mid Sept - Oblique. Z. Neto (SS) Mid Sept - Back. J. Suarez (RP) Late Aug - Shoulder. B. Joyce (RP) Late Aug - Hand. M. Trout (CF) Late Aug - Wrist. T. Ward (RF) Late Sept - Face. S. Bachman (SP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. G. Urshela (3B) out for season - Pelvis. M. Stassi (C) Out indefinitely - Hip. A. Warren (RP) out for season - Elbow. J. Quijada (RP) out for season - Elbow. C. Rodriguez (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.
Notable Quotes
“Obviously, today was frustrating. Not what I envisioned coming back.” - Hunter Greene after their loss against the Blue Jays in their game on Sunday.
“Your day ends with a sour taste. We played a great ball game this afternoon and this game (the second one) is the one we're going to take with us tonight.” - Phil Nevin after his team’s loss against the Rays in their game on Saturday.
Starting Lineups
Cincinnati Reds
Stuart Fairchild (R) RF
Matt McLain (R) 2B
Elly De La Cruz (S) SS
Spencer Steer (R) LF
Joey Votto (L) DH
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (R) 1B
Noelvi Marte (R) 3B
TJ Friedl (L) CF
Luke Maile (R) C
Los Angeles Angels
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Brandon Drury (R) 2B
Mike Moustakas (L) 3B
Logan O'Hoppe (R) C
Randal Grichuk (R) LF
Hunter Renfroe (R) RF
Luis Rengifo (S) SS
Jordyn Adams (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
Cincinnati Reds
Batting Average: Matt McLain (.296)
Hits: Spencer Steer (119)
Home Runs: Spencer Steer (18)
RBI: Spencer Steer (66)
Stolen Bases: TJ Friedl (23)
Wins: Ian Gibaut (8)
Saves: Alexis Diaz (33)
ERA: Ricky Karcher (0.00)
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Shohei Ohtani (.306)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (140)
Home Runs: Shohei Ohtani (43)
RBI: Shohei Ohtani (89)
Stolen Bases: Shohei Ohtani (17)
Wins: Shohei Ohtani (10)
Saves: Carlos Estevez (26)
ERA: Matt Moore (1.58)
Managers:
Cincinnati Reds: David Bell (5th season)
Los Angeles Angels: Phil Nevin (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
