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The Cincinnati Reds (64-61) and the Los Angeles Angels (61-64) open a 3-game series Tuesday at Angel Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting since splitting 4 games in 2019
The Reds and Angels had Monday’s interleague series opener postponed due to the after-effects of Tropical Storm Hilary in Southern California. Monday’s game will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Wednesday.
The Reds head into the Big A trailing the Chicago Cubs by 1 1/2 games for 2nd place in the NL Central, and they’re 4 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for the top spot.
Cincinnati dropped 2 of 3 games at Great American Ball Park against the Toronto Blue Jays in another interleague series over the weekend. The Reds have dropped 3 of the past 5 games overall, although Cincinnati is a healthy 19-13 in 32 interleague games in 2023.
The Angels lost 2 of 3 games against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays this past weekend. Los Angeles is probably wishing for more tropical weather to postpone additional games, as it is just 5-13 in the previous 18 games overall.
The Over has hit in 5 of the past 6 games for the Angels while cashing in 7 of the past 9 contests overall. The Reds have had rather opposite results, cashing the Under in 4 of the past 5 games and in 12 of the past 15 contests overall.
Reds at Angels projected starters
RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Lucas Giolito
Ashcraft (6-8, 4.89 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 through 127 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 2 K in 3-0 home loss vs. the Cleveland Guardians last Tuesday
- 2023 road splits: 3-1, 3.78 ERA (50 IP, 21 ER), 4 HR, 1.46 WHIP, .275 opponent batting average (OBA) in 9 starts
Giolito (7-9, 4.44 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 142 IP with the Angels and Chicago White Sox.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 7-3 road loss vs. the Texas Rangers last Tuesday
- 2023 home splits: 4-2, 2.62 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 20 ER), 8 HR, 0.90 WHIP, .184 OBA in 11 starts
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Reds at Angels odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Reds +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Angels -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-160) | Angels -1.5 (+135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Reds at Angels picks and predictions
Prediction
Reds 4, Angels 3
Moneyline
The REDS (+120) are 7-3 in the past 10 games after a day or more of rest. I actually liked Los Angeles on Monday, but after both teams got the day off due to the weather, I am flipping the script.
The Angels are moderate favorites in the series opener but are just 2-6 in the past 8 games after a day or more of rest.
Run line/Against the spread
The REDS +1.5 (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you’d like a little insurance. While I prefer Cincinnati on the moneyline, I don’t hate the Reds as an underdog catching the run and a half.
Cincinnati is 3-1 in the past 4 games as an underdog on the run line, including 2 wins outright.
The Angels are just 1-3 in the past 4 games straight up as a favorite, covering that lone game on the run line. Lean Reds in the series opener.
Over/Under
UNDER 9 (-110) is a good play in the delayed series opener at The Big A.
The Under has connected in 12 of the past 15 games overall for Cincinnati, while the Under is 7-5 in the past 12 road contests for the Halos.
While it’s been all about the Over for the Angels lately, going 5-1 in the past 6 games overall, and 5-1 in the previous 6 outings at home, too.
As such, don’t get carried away with the Under, as it could be a close shave.
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