MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets (May 1, 2026)
The New York Mets (10-21) face the Los Angeles Angels (12-20) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Friday at 9:38pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Christian Scott is the probable pitcher for the Mets, while Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels. The Mets are favored to win at -126, while the Angels are at +104. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -118 and UNDER at -102.
- The Mets (+123) have a 10-21 Run Line record this season, while the Angels (-149) hold a record of 16-16.
- The Mets have a 13-16-2 O/U record this season (meaning 13 games have gone over the total runs line, 16 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Angels have a 17-15-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Mets are averaging 3.4 runs per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Angels are averaging +1.3 more at 4.7 runs (12th).
- In the field, the Mets are allowing 4.5 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Angels are allowing an average of 5.0 runs (24th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Mets are at .227 (ranking 28th in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting .236 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Angels are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 42 to rank T4th. Alternatively, the Mets are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 24 (26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Mets have recorded 99 RBIs to rank T29th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Angels have recorded 144 RBIs to rank T11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Angels have an earned run average of 4.61 this season (25th in the Majors), while The Mets have an ERA of 4.17 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded 289 this season, ranking 6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Angels rank T7th for total strikeouts, recording 281.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Angels this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Mets' opponents are at .236 (12th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 8-6-17 | 7-3-8 | 1-3-9 | 8-4-11 | 0-2-6 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Angels | 9-5-18 | 4-1-7 | 5-4-11 | 1-0-5 | 8-5-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | 11-12-8 | 8-7-3 | 3-5-5 | 9-9-5 | 2-3-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Angels | 11-10-11 | 4-1-7 | 7-9-4 | 3-2-1 | 8-8-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 15-16 in Mets games this season. The Angels have a 16-16 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Mets recorded a 6-3 victory over the Angels at Citi Field when these teams last met on July 23, 2025. Pete Alonso was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs. The Mets have now won four straight at Citi Field against the Angels.
