MLB Prop Bets: Cleveland Guardians vs Los Angeles Angels (May 12, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (16-26) face the Cleveland Guardians (22-21) at Progressive Field on Tuesday at 6:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Slade Cecconi is the probable pitcher for the Guardians. The Guardians are favored to win at -136, while the Angels are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Angels (-181) have a 20-22 Run Line record this season, while the Guardians (+149) hold a record of 22-21.
- The Angels have a 20-22-0 O/U record this season (meaning 20 games have gone over the total runs line and 22 have gone under). The Guardians have a 22-21-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Guardians are averaging 4.2 (21st).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing a whopping 5.0 runs per game this season (25th in the league), while the Guardians are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (9th).
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 22nd in the Major leagues), while the Guardians are batting .229 (26th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Guardians have hit 40 (19th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 50 (8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 172 RBIs to rank T13th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Guardians have recorded 172 RBIs to rank T13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Guardians have an earned run average of 3.89 this season (11th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.63 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 360 this season, ranking 10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Guardians rank T1st for total strikeouts, recording 394.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .238 against the Guardians this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .243 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 12-7-23 | 7-2-9 | 5-5-14 | 2-1-5 | 10-6-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Guardians | 9-7-27 | 4-3-13 | 5-4-14 | 4-5-13 | 5-2-14 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Angels are +100 to lead after three innings, while the Guardians are -130.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 14-14-14 | 7-2-9 | 7-12-5 | 4-3-1 | 10-11-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Guardians | 16-14-13 | 8-5-7 | 8-9-6 | 8-5-9 | 8-9-4 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 20-22 in Angels games this season. The Guardians have a 24-19 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded an upset 7-2 victory over the Angels at Progressive Field yesterday. Daniel Schneemann went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Guardians have now won three straight against the Angels.
