MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Angels vs Cleveland Guardians (August 24, 2026)
The Cleveland Guardians (65-66) face the Los Angeles Angels (52-79) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday at 9:38pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Parker Messick is the probable pitcher for the Guardians, while George Klassen is the probable pitcher for the Angels. The Guardians are favored to win at -160, while the Angels are at +133. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Guardians (+104) have a 60-71 Run Line record this season, while the Angels (-126) hold a record of 64-67.
- The Guardians have a 61-69-1 O/U record this season (meaning 61 games have gone over the total runs line, 69 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Angels have a 53-75-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Guardians are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Angels are averaging 4.1 (T24th).
- In the field, the Guardians are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (7th in the league), while the Angels are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (20th).
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 Guardians are at .235 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting .236 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Angels have hit 129 (T26th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Guardians have managed 123 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Guardians have recorded 504 RBIs to rank 26th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Angels have recorded 518 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Angels have an earned run average of 4.27 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Guardians have an ERA of 3.75 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Guardians have recorded 1223 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Angels rank 7th for total strikeouts, recording 1176.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Angels this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Guardians' opponents are at .237 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 30-20-81 | 18-9-38 | 12-11-43 | 21-12-47 | 9-8-34 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Angels | 35-27-69 | 22-10-33 | 13-17-36 | 8-2-16 | 27-25-53 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 47-40-44 | 29-19-17 | 18-21-27 | 32-24-24 | 15-16-20 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Angels | 49-50-32 | 29-17-19 | 20-33-13 | 14-8-4 | 35-42-28 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 75-56 in Guardians games this season. The Angels have a 64-67 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Guardians recorded a 4-2 victory over the Angels at Progressive Field when these teams last met on May 13. Angel Martinez went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Guardians have now won five straight against the Angels.
