MLB Prop Bets: Los Angeles Angels vs New York Yankees (August 31, 2026)
The New York Yankees (78-59) face the Los Angeles Angels (52-85) at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Monday at 9:38pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Elmer Rodriguez is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Walbert Ureña is the probable pitcher for the Angels. The Yankees are favored to win at -143, while the Angels are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Yankees (+119) have a 71-66 Run Line record this season, while the Angels (-143) hold a record of 65-72.
- The Yankees have a 57-75-5 O/U record this season (meaning 57 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Angels have a 55-79-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (T12th in the league). Comparatively, the Angels are averaging only 4.1 (27th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Angels are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (21st).
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 Yankees are at .232 (ranking 28th in the Major leagues), while the Angels are batting .234 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 189 to rank 2nd. Alternatively, the Angels are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 133 (27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have recorded 594 RBIs to rank 13th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Angels have recorded 532 RBIs to rank 28th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Angels have an earned run average of 4.28 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.21 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 1225 this season, ranking 7th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Angels rank 8th for total strikeouts, recording 1221.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .235 against the Angels this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .224 (3rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 32-32-73 | 17-15-36 | 15-17-37 | 27-23-60 | 5-9-13 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Angels | 39-27-71 | 26-10-35 | 13-17-36 | 8-2-16 | 31-25-55 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Yankees are -130 to lead after three innings, while the Angels are +100.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 60-40-37 | 29-19-20 | 31-21-17 | 49-31-30 | 11-9-7 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Angels | 52-52-33 | 32-19-20 | 20-33-13 | 14-8-4 | 38-44-29 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 71-66 in Yankees games this season. The Angels have a 66-71 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Angels recorded an 11-4 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium when these teams last met on April 16. Oswald Peraza was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
