Cincinnati Reds vs
Los Angeles AngelsPredictions & Preview

Reds Set to Start Top Pitcher, Angels Scramble to Find a Matchup as Pitching Woes Continue

predictions and analysis for the upcoming series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -110 | Angels -107
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+145) | Angels +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 52%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are currently trying to make a late-season push for a playoff spot, sitting just 1.5 games out of the last Wild Card spot. Despite the Brewers leading the NL Central by a significant margin, the Reds dropped the first two games of their series against them. In a tough loss on Saturday, Ke'Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer both hit home runs, but it was not enough to secure a win. Star shortstop Elly de la Cruz leads the team in home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases. Brady Singer, a 29-year-old right-hander, will start his 25th game of the season with a record of 10-9 and a 4.31 ERA. Singer has been pitching well recently, with the team winning three of his last four starts, including a scoreless outing against the Phillies in his most recent start.

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels are facing a tough situation after losing their first two games against the Athletics, putting them at a significant distance from first place in the AL West and the Wild Card race. Despite a productive year from leadoff hitter Zach Neto and power hitter Taylor Ward, the team is struggling with a 4.70 team ERA. With an upcoming bullpen game and key players like Mike Trout transitioning to new roles this season, the Angels are looking to bounce back and improve their standing in the league.

Reds Set to Start Top Pitcher, Angels Scramble to Find a Matchup as Pitching Woes Continue

The Reds are scheduled to start one of their top pitchers, whereas the Angels have not yet determined their starting pitcher for the upcoming game. This presents a challenge for the Angels, who currently rank 26th in the league in team ERA and lack strong pitching options beyond their top players who will not be available for this matchup. Compounding their struggles, the Angels' offense has not been able to make up for deficiencies on the mound, having scored three or fewer runs in their previous two losses against the Athletics. As the Reds compete against the Brewers on Sunday, a victory would be crucial for them to improve their standing in the Wild Card race. Therefore, it is recommended to favor the Reds as the likely winners of this game.

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