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Los Angeles Angels Favored to Beat Cincinnati Reds in Interleague Showdown

The Los Angeles Angels will be facing the Cincinnati Reds in the second game of their three-game interleague series on Saturday night, with both teams currently at 9-10 and 9-9 respectively. The game will take place at Great American Ball Park at 6:40 PM ET, with Patrick Sandoval pitching for the Angels and Graham Ashcraft for the Reds. Cincinnati is favored to win with current odds at -126.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +113 | Reds -126
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-175) | Reds -1.5 (+151)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.

Los Angeles vs Cincinnati Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels recently lost in a series finale following a win over the Rays. Despite falling below .500, they are only 1.5 games behind Texas in the AL West standings. They will aim to reduce this gap with a win on Saturday, which would mark their third win in their last five games. The Angels currently average 4.53 runs per game, with a .242 batting average (16th in the league), .311 on base percentage (16th), and .381 slugging percentage (15th). Logan O'Hoppe leads the team with a .333 batting average, Mike Trout leads with eight home runs, and Taylor Ward leads with 21 RBI. Their pitching has struggled, giving up an average of 4.32 runs per game, with opponents batting .232 against them (12th) and a 4.35 ERA (21st). Sandoval's last start resulted in a 7-3 win over Tampa Bay, with four hits and one run allowed in five innings. Brandon Drury is questionable for the next game due to a hamstring injury. The team holds a power ranking of 19, ranking 15th in offense, 25th in defense, and have a 9-11 record this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds are currently on a three-game losing streak but will look to bounce back with a win against the Angels. They have won four of their last seven games and are averaging 5.28 runs per game, with Spencer Steer leading the team in batting average and RBI. Their pitching has struggled, giving up 4.17 runs per game. In their last game, Ashcraft had a solid start, allowing only two runs in 5.2 innings. Jeimer Candelario and Christian Encarnacion-Strand are questionable for the upcoming game. The Reds have a power ranking of 10, ranking 7th in offense and 22nd in defense. Los Angeles has won their last three matchups against Cincinnati. If interested in betting, consider checking out the best betting sites available.

Los Angeles Angels Expected to Dominate Cincinnati Reds in Upcoming Game

The Los Angeles Angels have demonstrated strong offensive performance in their recent road games, scoring a total of 19 runs. This trend is likely to continue in their upcoming game against the Cincinnati Reds, as the Angels have a history of success against right-handed pitchers like Ashcraft, who has struggled in previous outings. Ashcraft's past performance at home, where he allowed six runs in a single start, further supports the likelihood of the Angels' offensive success.

Conversely, the Reds have faced challenges in their recent games, losing three consecutive matches and struggling to score runs. With Sandoval delivering solid performances on the mound, particularly in away games where he allowed only three runs in his last two starts, the Reds are expected to face difficulty generating offense. Considering these factors, it is advisable to favor the Los Angeles Angels to cover the money line in the upcoming game.

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