Reds vs Angels Prediction (Aug 22) Betting Tips
The Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels did not play their scheduled game on August 21st, 2023. The game was postponed because of the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. The two teams will meet on Tuesday, a game where the Angels are favored at -140 on the moneyline. Our Reds vs Angels prediction is that Cincinnati will either win or lose only by a run. Accordingly, we’re looking at runline options for the game with +1.5 available at -160 (bet365).
Starting Pitching: Graham Ashcraft vs Lucas Giolito
Lucas Giolito, the starter for the LA Angels, has not been effective since he joined the team. Formerly of the Chicago White Sox, Giolito has had four starts with the Angels. He has surrendered 19 earned runs in 21 innings pitched since joining LA. His presence on the mound really makes it perplexing that LA should be considered the favorite in the game.
In fact, LA, as a team, has been very cold for weeks now. Take a look at their recent form chart below. It shows that the games in the month of August have killed this team.
- Formerly: 56 – 51 on August 1st, 2023
- Currently: 61 – 64 (overall)
- Recent form: 5 – 13 since August 1st, 2023
- Recent winning rate: .278
Cincinnati is not the hottest team in Major League Baseball. At one time, it looked like they might sneak away with the NL Central this season. Now, they would probably settle for an NL Wild Card spot.
Reds vs Angels prediction: Final Thoughts
But at least their starter on Tuesday, Graham Ashcraft, has not been slumping. His ERA in July was 1.84 for the month. In August so far, his ERA is 2.86. A lack of support has prevented him from tallying win after win. But he may yet end up at .500 for a personal pitching record this season.
Our recommendation is to add some artificial run support to this game. Take the Reds with their +1.5 handicap. That’s available at -160 with bet365 for this game, one that starts at 6:38 PM PT — tropical storms permitting.
