Angels vs. Reds Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – August 23, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 23, 2023

The Los Angeles Angels (61-65) will look to Brandon Drury, currently on a three-game homer streak, versus the Cincinnati Reds (65-61) at 4:07 PM ET on Wednesday, at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

The favored Angels (-168 on the moneyline to win) play at home against the Reds (+141). The total in the game is set at 8.5 total runs.

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Angels vs Reds Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Angels -168 +141 8.5

Angels Betting Insights

  • This season, the Angels have won 35 out of the 66 games, or 53%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Los Angeles is 11-7 this season when entering a game favored by -168 or more on the moneyline.
  • The oddsmakers’ moneyline implies a 62.7% chance of a victory for the Angels.
  • Los Angeles and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 63 of 126 opportunities.
  • The Angels are 59-67-0 ATS in their 126 games with a spread this season.

Angels Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 3.3
HR 13
ERA 7.14
K/9 9.7

Reds Betting Insights

  • The Reds have been victorious in 45, or 48.9%, of the 92 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • Cincinnati has a mark of 13-15 in contests where sportsbooks favor it by +141 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Reds have an implied victory probability of 41.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 62 of its 126 opportunities.
  • In 126 games with a line this season, the Reds have a mark of 75-51-0 against the spread.

Reds Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 3.9
HR 10
ERA 3.70
K/9 9

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Angels Probable Pitcher – Shohei Ohtani

  • Ohtani and his team are 11-10-0 ATS this season when he starts.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, Aug. 10, when he threw six innings against the San Francisco Giants, giving up no earned runs while allowing three hits.
  • Ohtani has made 20 starts of five or more innings in 21 chances this season, and averages 5.9 frames when he pitches.
  • He has made 22 appearances and finished six of them without allowing an earned run.
  • Ohtani’s team has won 66.7% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (12-6).
  • In games Ohtani has started, his team is 13-8.
  • Games Ohtani has started this season hit the over nine times in 21 chances.

Angels Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Reynaldo López 49 51.2 68 3.83 13 6
Carlos Estévez 48 50 62 3.6 2 26
Aaron Loup 44 38 34 5.45 8 1
Dominic Leone 37 39.1 42 4.12 2 1
Matt Moore 36 40 42 1.58 19 0

Reds Probable Pitcher – Andrew Abbott

  • Abbott gets the start for the Reds, his 15th of the season. He is 8-3 with a 2.99 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 81 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The lefty last pitched on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he tossed five innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Abbott is looking for his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per start.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
  • The Reds have a 6-1 record in Abbott’s seven starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Abbott’s team has an 11-3 record in his starts this season.
  • Abbott’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in four of 14 contests.

Reds Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Ian Gibaut 55 58.2 51 3.22 18 1
Alex Young 54 47.2 44 3.02 12 1
Alexis Diaz 54 54.2 75 2.3 1 34
Buck Farmer 54 58.1 54 3.86 10 2
Sam Moll 51 47 58 4.02 7 1

Angels Hitting Trends

  • The Angels have hit two or more long balls in 50 games this season, and are 33-17 in those contests.
  • Los Angeles has gone 21-8 in its 29 games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
  • The club is 46-34 in the games this season it has totaled eight or more hits.
  • Los Angeles is 45-19 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Angels have drawn at least five walks in 31 games this season, and are 19-12 in those contests.

Reds Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in 42 games this season and are 32-10 in those matchups.
  • In 35 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 27-8.
  • In 81 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 57-24.
  • Cincinnati has a 62-12 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • They have a 19-20 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Angels vs. Reds Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Angels (-168)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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