MLB Prop Bets: Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels (May 8, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (15-23) face the Toronto Blue Jays (16-21) at Rogers Centre on Friday at 7:07pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Reid Detmers is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Dylan Cease is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are favored to win at -163, while the Angels are at +135. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Angels (-163) have a 19-19 Run Line record this season, while the Blue Jays (+135) hold a record of 16-21.
- The Angels have an 18-20-0 O/U record this season (meaning 18 games have gone over the total runs line and 20 have gone under). The Blue Jays have a 17-18-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jays are averaging only 4.0 (26th).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Blue Jays are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (18th).
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 Angels are at .233 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Blue Jays are batting .249 (8th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Blue Jays have hit 34 (T23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 47 (T6th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 163 RBIs to rank 12th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Blue Jays have recorded 142 RBIs to rank 27th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Blue Jays have an earned run average of 4.23 this season (17th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.47 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 336 this season, ranking 6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays rank T7th for total strikeouts, recording 333.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .249 against the Blue Jays this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .241 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 12-6-20 | 7-2-9 | 5-4-11 | 2-1-5 | 10-5-15 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Blue Jays | 7-11-19 | 4-4-10 | 3-7-9 | 6-8-10 | 1-3-9 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 14-11-13 | 7-2-9 | 7-9-4 | 4-3-1 | 10-8-12 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Blue Jays | 11-14-12 | 7-7-4 | 4-7-8 | 8-9-7 | 3-5-5 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 17-21 in Angels games this season. The Blue Jays have an 18-19 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded a 7-3 victory over the Blue Jays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim when these teams last met on April 22. Nolan Schanuel was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 4 RBIs. That result snapped the Blue Jays' six-game winning streak against the Angels.
