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Los Angeles Angels vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 21, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

Article updated Apr 20, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds will conclude their weekend series in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. Despite the loss of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have been

Game outlook

The Los Angeles Angels and Cincinnati Reds will conclude their weekend series in Cincinnati on Sunday afternoon. Despite the loss of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have been competitive this season, while the Reds are looking to build on last year's success and secure a playoff spot in 2024. The starting pitchers for the game will be Jose Soriano for the Angels and Frankie Montas for the Reds. The game is set to start at 1:40 PM EST, with Cincinnati favored to win.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Angels +118 | Reds -133

Spread: Angels +1.5 (-170) | Reds -1.5 (+145)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have shown strong offensive production this season despite initial concerns over the departure of Shohei Ohtani. Players such as Anthony Rodon, Tyler Ward, and Mike Trout have stepped up, with Trout looking healthy and ready to continue putting up big numbers. The Angels are currently on a 10-game road trip, with losses in the first two games against Cincinnati. They will rely on Jose Soriano to avoid a sweep in the upcoming game. Soriano has made four appearances this season with a record of 0-2 and an ERA of 4.80. Injuries to key players such as Michael Stefanic, Ryan Costeiu, Evan White, and Guillermo Zuniga have impacted the team. With a power ranking of 19, the Angels are ranked 15th in offense and 25th in defense, with a record of 62-100 this season. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks.

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Cincinnati Reds Analysis

In 2023, the Cincinnati Reds made a strong push in baseball, narrowly missing out on playoff contention. This year, the team has high expectations with a roster of experienced young players and key pitching additions. The Reds have started the season with a 9-9 record and recently won back-to-back games against the Angels, improving their record to 11-9. Frankie Montas, a key offseason acquisition, will start in the series finale. Despite his recent struggles, Montas has shown promise with a 2-2 record and a 4.34 ERA in 4 starts. The Reds are facing key injuries to some players. Currently, the team has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked 7th in offense and 22nd in defense. Los Angeles has won their last 3 matchups against Cincinnati.

High-Scoring Match Expected in Sunday's Cincinnati Game: Reds Favored for Victory

The upcoming game in Cincinnati on Sunday has the potential to be a high-scoring match. The Great American Ballpark is known to favor hitters, and both teams have displayed strong offensive performances throughout the season. My prediction is in favor of the Reds due to their home advantage, and Montas' skill in inducing swings and misses which can help limit home runs. Furthermore, the Reds will benefit from the return of key players such as Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario, adding more power to their lineup. Contrarily, the Angels will be concluding a strenuous 10-game road trip spanning Boston, Tampa Bay, and Cincinnati. Considering these factors, the Reds, being the potentially fresher team at home, are likely to emerge as the victors on Sunday. Hence, my recommendation is to place your bet on the Reds for this game.

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SportsJaw Angels vs Reds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Angels vs Reds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels+115 → +102Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds-135 → -117Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Angels+1.5 (-175) → +1.5 (-190)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds-1.5 (+150) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Angels
62-100 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-21T02:35:21.843Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Los Angeles Angels have shown strong offensive production this season despite initial concerns over the departure of Shohei Ohtani. Players such as Anthony Rodon, Tyler Ward, and Mike Trout have stepped up, with Trout looking healthy and ready to continue putting up big numbers. The Angels are currently on a 10-game road trip, with losses in the first two games against Cincinnati. They will rely on Jose Soriano to avoid a sweep in the upcoming game. Soriano has made four appearances this season with a record of 0-2 and an ERA of 4.80. Injuries to key players such as Michael Stefanic, Ryan Costeiu, Evan White, and Guillermo Zuniga have impacted the team. With a power ranking of 19, the Angels are ranked 15th in offense and 25th in defense, with a record of 62-100 this season. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks.

In 2023, the Cincinnati Reds made a strong push in baseball, narrowly missing out on playoff contention. This year, the team has high expectations with a roster of experienced young players and key pitching additions. The Reds have started the season with a 9-9 record and recently won back-to-back games against the Angels, improving their record to 11-9. Frankie Montas, a key offseason acquisition, will start in the series finale. Despite his recent struggles, Montas has shown promise with a 2-2 record and a 4.34 ERA in 4 starts. The Reds are facing key injuries to some players. Currently, the team has a power ranking of 10 and is ranked 7th in offense and 22nd in defense. Los Angeles has won their last 3 matchups against Cincinnati.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-20Los Angeles Angels 5 · Cincinnati Reds 7
  • 2024-04-19Los Angeles Angels 1 · Cincinnati Reds 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cincinnati Reds defeated Los Angeles Angels 3-0

Cincinnati Reds defeated Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on April 21, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Cincinnati Reds' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Angels +1.5 (-190) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • BluedevilMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +117Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -132Win
  • KrockpicksMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -132Win