Reds vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 22

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  • The Angels are -145 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds starting pitcher: Douglas Ashcraft
  • Angels starting pitcher: Lucas Giolito
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Cincinnati Reds (+120) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-145) on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:38pm EDT in Anaheim.

The Angels are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+135).

The Reds vs Angels Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Reds are 64-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 58-67 ATS.

Reds vs. Angels Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -165O 9 +100+120
Angels -1.5 +135U 9 -120-145

Reds vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 63.2% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Reds and Angels and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 32 games (+15.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Will Benson has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 22 away games (+13.30 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Will Benson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+12.10 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 24 away games (+10.45 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 22 of his last 33 games (+10.00 Units / 25% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Shohei Ohtani has hit the Runs Over in 35 of his last 49 games (+19.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+11.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+10.00 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.85 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Mickey Moniak has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 18 games at home (+9.80 Units / 54% ROI)

Angels vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
TJ Friedl 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

Angels vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
TJ Friedl 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Mike Moustakas 0.5 -165 0.5 +125
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Angels vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +275 0.5 -400
TJ Friedl 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Mike Moustakas 0.5 +195 0.5 -250
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Angels vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lucas Giolito 6.5 -150 6.5 +115
Graham Ashcraft 5.5 +115 5.5 -150
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 77 of their last 124 games (+24.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 61 of their last 94 games (+23.84 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 46 away games (+21.55 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 44 away games (+13.90 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 41 of their last 94 games (+13.75 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 39 games (+6.75 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+2.15 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 21 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 77-48 against the Run Line (+23.4 Units / 14.31% ROI).

  • 64-61 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.6 Units / 9.26% ROI
  • 62-61 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.95 Units / -3.65% ROI
  • 61-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.9 Units / -5.1% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 58-67 against the Run Line (-16.95 Units / -10.61% ROI).

  • 61-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.25 Units / -7.7% ROI
  • 61-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -2 Units / -1.44% ROI
  • 57-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.1 Units / -6.69% ROI

Graham Ashcraft has allowed an OBP of .378 (283 PA’s) against right-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .299 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .343 (36-for-105) against Graham Ashcraft’s elevated fastball this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .223 — second Percentile.

Graham Ashcraft has struck out just 15% (43/284) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 24% — fifth Percentile.

Graham Ashcraft has thrown fastballs 67% of the time (691/1,033) vs left-handed batters this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — 100th Percentile.

Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 36% (143/394) against Lucas Giolito this season — 7th lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 44% — 10th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 28% (40/145) against Lucas Giolito this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .140 (41-for-293) against Lucas Giolito with two-strikes this season — 10th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .169 — 85th Percentile.

Lucas Giolito has allowed an OPS of .974 (226 PA’s) versus the top of the order this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .744 — first Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Reds are 22-40 (.355) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .218.

The Reds are just 13-19 (.406) after a loss as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.

The Reds are just 37-41 (.474) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .641.

The Reds are just 41-31 (.569) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .700.

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Angels were just 3-13 (.188) when tied entering the 7th inning in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 12-22 (.353) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Angels are just 11-109 (.092) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .130.

The Angels are just 16-77 (.172) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .272.

Reds hitters have an OPS of just .666 (3,374 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .696.

The Reds are 24-8 (.750) against the run line (33.3% ROI) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .449.

Reds hitters have 39 strikeouts in 124 PA’s (32%) against LHP over the last 14 days (10 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Reds are batting just .322 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .342.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .274 (842 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Angels hitters have put just 32% of their swings in play with runners in scoring position this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Angels hitters have 2,697 strikeouts in 10,740 PA’s (25%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Angels hitters have a swing rate of 36% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

Reds pitchers have won 51% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Reds pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have walked 1,068 of 11,078 batters (10%) since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 111 of 1,107 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 56 of 462 batters (12%) over the last 14 days (11 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 233 of 2,547 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Angels vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jordon Adell (Angels): Oblique, D60
  • José Suarez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Max Stassi (Angels): Hip , D60
  • José Quijada (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Zachary Neto (Angels): Back, D10
  • Giovanny Urshela (Angels): Pelvis, D60
  • Christopher Devenski (Angels): Hamstring, D15
  • Austin Warren (Angels): Elbow, D60
  • Christopher Cron (Angels): Back, D10
  • Michael Trout (Angels): Hand, D10
  • Samuel Bachman (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Chris Rodriguez (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Anthony Rendon (Angels): Shin, D60
  • Robert Daniel (Angels): Shoulder, D60
  • Joseph Ward (Angels): Face, D60
  • Benjamin Joyce (Angels): Arm, D60
  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Stuart Fairchild (Reds): Concussion, D7
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Curtis Casali (Reds): Foot, D10
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Calf, D60
  • Kevin Newman (Reds): Oblique, D10
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Jake Fraley (Reds): Toe, D10
  • Edward Lively (Reds): Pectoral, D15
  • Jonathan India (Reds): Heel, D10

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