Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels Total Pick

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels
Date: Monday, August 21st, 9:38 ET
Location: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
TV: BSW
Money Line: Reds +105/Angels -124 (Pay less for betting odds at BetAnySports!)
Total Line: 9

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Los Angeles Angels and the Reds on Monday, August 21st at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Reds vs. Angels Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Cincinnati Reds: 64-61 SU / OU 62-63 / Runline 76-49
Los Angeles Angels: 61-64 SU / OU 63-59 / Runline 58-67

Heading into their game vs. the Angels, the Reds have a record of 64-61 and have dropped two straight games. In the NL Central, they are in 3rd place and have an overall series record of 18-16-5. At home, they have gone 31-34 and 33-27 on the road.

• The Reds have covered the runline in 60.8% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.2
• The Reds have been favored in 27.2% of their games and have runline records of 37-28 and 39-21 at home and on the road, respectively
• Through 125 games, the over has hit in half of the Reds’ games at 62-63.

For the season, the Angels have put together a record of 61-64, including going just 4-6 over their last ten games. In the AL West standings, they are 4th, trailing by 11.5 games. This year, they have gone 32-30 at home and 29-34 on the road with an overall series mark of 17-20-2.

• The Angels have covered the runline in 46.4% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.3
• The Angels have been favored in 52.0% of their games and have runline records of 27-35 and 31-32 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 52% of the Angels’ 125 games at 63-59.

Pitching Matchup

Graham Ashcraft has an overall record of 6-8, and will get the start for the Reds. With 23 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 4.89, while his K/9 figure is 6.38. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.06 and an OBP of .333.

Ashcraft is coming off an outing in which the Reds lost by a score of 3-0 to the Guardians. However, Graham Ashcraft did his part, finishing with a quality start. In the game, he gave up three runs in seven innings of action.

The Angels will turn to starter Lucas Giolito who has an overall record of 7-9. After 25 appearances, his ERA is 4.44 and he has a K/9 figure of 9.51. Also, he has compiled a FIP of 4.78 and an OBP of .305.

Los Angeles lost the last time Giolito pitched, falling to the Rangers by a final score of 7-3. In the game, Giolito went six innings and allowed four earned runs on seven hits.

Reds vs. Angels Offense Outlook

This season, Cincinnati has been scoring an average of 4.8 runs per game, ranking them 10th in the league. In terms of home runs, they have hit 144 long balls, placing them in the middle of the pack. Their batting average of .249 ranks 13th in the league. On the road, the Reds are 6th in batting average, compared to 21st at home.

Cincinnati Reds Top Hitters vs. Righties

Cincinnati Reds Top Hitters: Last Five Games

After 125 games, the Angels are ranked 9th in the league with an average of 4.8 runs per game. Los Angeles ranks 3rd in home runs (184) while their overall batting average is .250. On the road, they have a BA of .252 and .236 at home.

Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters vs. Righties

Los Angeles Angels Top Hitters: Last Five Games

Free MLB Pick

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