MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels (May 31, 2026)
The Los Angeles Angels (23-36) face the Tampa Bay Rays (35-20) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jack Kochanowicz is the probable pitcher for the Angels, while Shane McClanahan is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -199, while the Angels are at +163. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -106 and UNDER at -114.
- The Angels (-136) have a 28-31 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+113) hold a record of 32-23.
- The Angels have a 28-31-0 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total runs line and 31 have gone under). The Rays have a 28-24-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Angels are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (16th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.7 (9th).
- In the field, the Angels are allowing a whopping 5.1 runs per game this season (27th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
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 Rays are at an impressive .260 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting an underwhelming .230 (26th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 47 (27th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Angels have managed 70 (10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Angels have recorded 244 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 243 RBIs to rank 15th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.82 this season (10th in the Majors), while The Angels have an ERA of 4.74 (28th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Angels have recorded 513 this season, ranking 9th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 28th for total strikeouts, recording 425.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .235 against the Rays this season (9th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Angels' opponents are at .240 (16th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 16-11-32 | 10-3-15 | 6-8-17 | 3-1-7 | 13-10-25 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
| Rays | 15-10-30 | 7-6-13 | 8-4-17 | 10-8-16 | 5-2-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels | 20-21-18 | 11-5-12 | 9-16-6 | 5-4-2 | 15-17-16 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
| Rays | 21-18-16 | 11-7-8 | 10-11-8 | 15-13-6 | 6-5-10 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 28-31 in Angels games this season. The Rays have a 28-27 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded a lopsided 14-3 victory against the Rays at Tropicana Field yesterday. Wade Meckler was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. That result snapped the Rays' three-game winning streak against the Angels.
