Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels Pick – 8/19/2025
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday night. The Reds got a win on the road to help their cause in the National League Wild Card race last night. They will look for a second straight win in Anaheim to help their playoff chances again tonight. Before first pitch from California, continue reading to get my analysis for this game, including my Reds vs Angels prediction.
Our Reds vs Angels Pick
- Pick: Cincinnati Reds -1.5
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Angels
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 9:38 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Hunter Greene (5-3, 2.47 ERA) vs Kyle Hendricks (6-8, 4.88 ERA)
- Stadium: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, FanDuel Sports Network West
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Hunter Greene has been a standout on the mound for the Reds this season. He enters this game with a 2.47 ERA and 79 strikeouts in 65.2 innings of work. His dominant performances have been crucial in keeping the Reds in playoff contention. The Angels’ Kyle Hendricks has had a more challenging season with a 4.88 ERA. He has struggled to maintain consistency on the mound. The disparity in starting pitching effectiveness gives the Reds a significant advantage in this game.
Key Players
- Reds: Gavin Lux made an impact for the Reds in last night’s game. He hit a two-run home run in Monday’s win for the Reds and he will look to make an impact on this game as well.
- Angels: Taylor Ward leads the Angels in home runs and RBI. He had the lone RBI for the Angels on Monday with an RBI double.
Recent Team Streaks
- The Reds have won two games in a row and are 3-2 in their last five games.
- The Angels have lost three of their last four games going into this matchup.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | Over 0.5 HR |
| Hunter Greene | Over 5.5 Strikeouts |
| Zach Neto | Under 1.5 Total Bases |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Reds won the first meeting between these teams for the season on Monday.
- Cincinnati’s 4-1 win over the Angels fell well short of the total in that game.
- The Reds are 30-31 on the road for the season and can get back to .500 on the road with a win here.
- The Angels are 33-31 at home in 2025.
Reds vs Angels Model Projection
- Score Projection: Reds 6 – Angels 3
- Win Probability: Reds 59.7%, Angels 40.3%
Final Thoughts
Hunter Greene gives the Reds a huge pitching advantage over the Angels in the second game of this series. Cincinnati should be able to build an early lead thanks to Greene keeping the Angels off the scoreboard. I anticipate Cincinnati winning this game and covering the runline to lock up the series win with a game to spare.
