Anticipated Clash between Reds and Angels, Forecasted Winner, Odds for August 19 Tuesday
The 2025 season continues as the Cincinnati Reds (66-60) take on the Los Angeles Angels (60-65) at Angel Stadium on August 19, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 9:38 p.m. EDT.
The Reds, favourites in the matchup, have a moneyline price of -132, while the Angels are priced at +109. The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs.
Kyle Hendricks, the probable starting pitcher for the Angels, will face a Reds lineup that hasn't been consistently explosive. Hendricks' record stands at 6-8, with a fWAR of 1.1, an ERA of 4.88, and a WHIP of 1.28. On the other hand, RHP Hunter Greene, with a stuff rating of 124 and a location rating of 100, will be the starting pitcher for the Reds. Greene's record is 5-3, with a fWAR of 1.9, an ERA of 2.47, and a WHIP of 0.93.
The Reds have won the first two meetings against the Angels this season, but the Angels are expected to win at least one game in the upcoming series to salvage a victory at home.
Yusei Kikuchi, a key factor for the Angels, could keep the Reds in check, as he's projected for over 5.5 strikeouts in betting props.
The game will be broadcast on FDSOH.
The score projection favours a 5-4 final score, slightly favouring the Angels (55% win probability) over the Reds (45%) in some models, though FOX Sports considers it roughly a 50-50 split. The Reds have a solid recent performance, avoiding series sweeps in 40 straight series, while the Angels struggle with inconsistent pitching and injuries.
The Reds have won about 53% of their games as favourites this season and have a near-even record (11-11) when favoured by around -137. The Angels have pulled off wins 31 times as underdogs at odds of +116 or worse, showing some resilience in that role.
The matchup fits Evan Abrams' "Silent Sharp Unders" system, which suggests value in lower-scoring games. However, recent trends indicate that 77% of bets and 73% of the money are on the over.
In the last game, Gavin Lux of the Reds hit a two-run homer, while Hunter Greene had six strikeouts in his last start. The total for the game has been trimmed, indicating sharper sentiment for a slower-paced, pitching-driven contest.
With a close predicted margin in scoring and win probabilities, this series promises to be a thrilling contest. Betting the game should consider these insights, including the potential for a moderately high-scoring affair (over 8.5 runs predicted).
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