Reds vs Angels Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 23

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  • The Angels are -165 favorites vs the Reds
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The Cincinnati Reds (+140) visit Angel Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Angels (-165) on Wednesday, August 23, 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 (+120).

The Reds vs Angels Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Reds are 65-61 against the spread (ATS), while the Angels are 58-68 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -145O 8.5 -110+140
Angels -1.5 +120U 8.5 -110-165

Reds vs Angels Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Angels will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 71.9% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in 24 of his last 33 games (+16.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Will Benson has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 23 away games (+15.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Will Benson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 22 away games (+12.85 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Runs Over in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.65 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 23 of his last 34 games (+11.00 Units / 27% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Wednesday‘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 50 games (+18.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 19 games at home (+11.00 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 19 games at home (+10.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Brandon Drury has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 9 games at home (+10.10 Units / 112% ROI)
  • Mike Moustakas has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 26 games (+10.10 Units / 39% ROI)

Angels vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Friedl 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +375 0.5 -700
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Joey Votto 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +310 0.5 -550

Angels vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Friedl 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Joey Votto 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Angels vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Friedl 0.5 +270 0.5 -375
Logan O'Hoppe 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Joey Votto 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Shohei Ohtani 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Angels vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Shohei Ohtani 7.5 +100 7.5 -135
Andrew Abbott 5.5 -125 5.5 -105
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 78 of their last 125 games (+25.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 62 of their last 95 games (+24.84 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 47 away games (+22.85 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 42 of their last 95 games (+14.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 45 away games (+12.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+5.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+1.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 22 games at home (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 78-48 against the Run Line (+24.4 Units / 14.78% ROI).

  • 65-61 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.9 Units / 10.14% ROI
  • 62-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.15 Units / -4.5% ROI
  • 62-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.9 Units / -4.33% ROI

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Angels have gone 58-68 against the Run Line (-17.95 Units / -11.17% ROI).

  • 61-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.75 Units / -8.57% ROI
  • 61-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.2 Units / -2.28% ROI
  • 58-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -8.1 Units / -5.91% ROI

Andrew Abbott has allowed an OBP of just .077 (26 PA’s) with two-strikes — best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .232 — 100th Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has allowed an OBP of just .077 (26 PA’s) with two-strikes over the last 14 days (2 games) — best in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: .225 — 100th Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has not walked any of the 41 batters that he has faced over the last 14 days (2 games) — tied for best in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 8% — 100th Percentile.

Right-handed hitters have a groundball rate of just 26% (46/176) against Andrew Abbott this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 49 total IP; League Avg: 43% — second Percentile.

Angels Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Shohei Ohtani is slugging .659 (304 total bases in 461 ABs) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .432 — 100th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani is slugging .659 (304 total bases in 461 ABs) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .442 — 100th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has an OPS of 1.065 (550 PA’s) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .778 — 100th Percentile.

Shohei Ohtani has an OBP of .490 (100 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .336 — 100th Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Reds are just 13-19 (.406) after a loss as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .584.

The Reds are 22-40 (.355) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .217.

The Reds are just 38-41 (.481) 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 are just 11-110 (.091) when trailing entering the 7th inning since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .130.

The Angels are just 53-5 (.914) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

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 16-77 (.172) when allowing 10 or more hits since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .273.

Reds hitters have a swing rate of just 44% in righty-righty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

The Reds are batting just .321 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .342.

The Reds have a winning percentage of just 44% at home since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Reds hitters have chased 26% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

The Angels are batting just .219 with two outs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .237.

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

Angels hitters have an OPS of 1.251 (890 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.106.

Angels hitters have an OBP of just .273 (847 PA’s) against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in a game since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have walked 233 of 2,553 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

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%.

Reds pitchers have walked 458 of 4,892 batters (9%) this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Angels pitchers have walked 112 of 1,116 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 1,025 of 10,928 batters (9%) since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Angels pitchers have walked 234 of 2,556 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 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
  • 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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