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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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Update 3:37 p.m. ET: Monday’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels has been postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hillary. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Wednesday.

Original column below (published 8:58 a.m. ET)

The Cincinnati Reds (64-61) and the Los Angeles Angels (61-64) open a 3-game series Monday 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 open this interleague set 4 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Cincinnati has a 24.8% chance of making the postseason per ESPN.

Cincinnati dropped 2 of 3 games at home against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, and it is 2-3 in the past 5 outings overall — all in interleague play. The Reds are 19-13 this season vs. AL. The Under has hit in 4 of their past 5 games.

The Halos dropped 2 of 3 games at home against the Tampa Bay Rays over the weekend, and Los Angeles is just 5-13 in the past 18 games since flipping the calendar to August. The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games and is 7-2 in their last 9 contests.

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 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 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 8:50 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Reds +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Angels -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
• Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-190) | Angels -1.5 (+155)
• Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Reds at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Angels 4, Reds 3

Moneyline

The ANGELS (-125) are worth backing in this interleague series opener, mainly because Giolito has pitched well at home this season. Most of that good work was with the White Sox, who were a dumpster fire for a lot of the season. He has a single home start under his belt with the Halos, allowing just 3 ER and 3 H in 6 IP on Aug. 8 against the San Francisco Giants.

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds +1.5 (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return if you’d like a little insurance. That’s just too much risk for not enough reward. If you like Cincinnati, just play it straight up.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-110) is the lean in the interleague series opener, but go lightly.

The Under has connected in 4 of the past 5 games overall for the Reds and is 12-3 in the 15 contests dating back to Aug. 3.

The Over has cashed in 5 of the past 6 games overall for the Angels and they’ve gone high in 5 of the past 6 at Angel Stadium, too. As such, be careful.

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