MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Angels vs Athletics (May 18, 2026)
The Athletics (23-23) face the Los Angeles Angels (16-31) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday at 9:38pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. J.T. Ginn is the probable pitcher for the Athletics, while Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels. The Athletics are favored to win at -131, while the Angels are at +108. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -114.
- The Athletics (+123) have a 26-20 Run Line record this season, while the Angels (-149) hold a record of 21-26.
- The Athletics have a 21-22-3 O/U record this season (meaning 21 games have gone over the total runs line, 22 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Angels have a 22-25-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Athletics are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (16th in the league). Comparatively, the Angels are averaging only 4.0 (26th).
- In the field, the Athletics are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (21st in the league), while the Angels are allowing an average of 5.2 runs (27th).
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 Athletics are at an impressive .250 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting an underwhelming .227 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Angels have hit 52 (11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Athletics have managed 51 (T12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Athletics have recorded 197 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Angels have recorded 179 RBIs to rank 25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Angels have an earned run average of 4.91 this season (28th in the Majors), while The Athletics have an ERA of 4.32 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Athletics have recorded 362 this season, ranking 25th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Angels rank 13th for total strikeouts, recording 400.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Angels this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .259 (27th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 10-14-22 | 4-8-10 | 6-6-12 | 3-6-5 | 7-8-17 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Angels | 12-9-26 | 7-3-11 | 5-6-15 | 2-1-5 | 10-8-21 | 0-0-0 | 0-3-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 20-16-10 | 8-9-5 | 12-7-5 | 4-7-3 | 16-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
| Angels | 14-18-15 | 7-4-10 | 7-14-5 | 4-3-1 | 10-15-14 | 0-0-0 | 1-7-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 21-25 in Athletics games this season. The Angels have a 23-24 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded a 4-3 victory over the Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim when these teams last met on September 7, 2025. Tyler Soderstrom was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.
