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New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 3, 2024 at 9:38 PM ET

Venue: Angel Stadium — Anaheim, California

Article updated Aug 2, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming match between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels, David Peterson will be starting for the Mets with a 5-1 record and a 3.52 ERA. The Mets are

Game outlook

In an upcoming match between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels, David Peterson will be starting for the Mets with a 5-1 record and a 3.52 ERA. The Mets are currently third in the NL East with a 74-88 record. On the other hand, Jose Soriano will be starting for the struggling Angels, who are fourth in the AL West with a 62-100 record. Soriano has a 6-7 record and a 3.69 ERA. The Mets are favored to win this matchup, with the opening line at -125 and the current line at New York -123.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -123 | Angels +111

Spread: Mets -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-145)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets have been performing well offensively, currently ranking eighth in the majors with a .743 team OPS and fifth in total home runs with 140. Francisco Lindor has been a standout player with impressive stats in both hitting and base running. However, pitcher David Peterson has been struggling, ranking poorly in various pitching metrics. The team has several players on the injury report, including some key pitchers and outfielders. Despite this, the Mets have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 6 in offense, 21 in defense, and have a season record of 74-88.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels are currently struggling at the plate, ranking 24th in baseball with a .682 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.05 runs per game. However, they have excelled on the bases, ranking seventh in the sport with 97 stolen bases. Shortstop Zach Neto has been a standout player, with a .740 OPS, 13 homers, 47 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases. On the pitching side, Jose Soriano has been struggling, ranking low in various categories on his Baseball Savant page. In terms of injuries, several key players are currently out, including Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and several pitchers. The team has a power ranking of 21 and ranks 26th in offense and 27th in defense. Their overall record is 47-63, with New York winning 1-2 in their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

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Pitching Disparities and Clutch Hitting Favor New York Mets for Victory

There is a notable disparity in the home/road performance splits among this season's starting pitchers. David Peterson boasts a flawless 3-0 record with a 3.18 ERA and a .257 batting average against in 28.1 innings pitched on the road in five starts. Conversely, Jose Soriano possesses a less impressive 2-4 record with a 5.18 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in 34.2 innings pitched at home in eight games, seven of which were starts. Another significant contrast lies in each team's ability to hit with runners in scoring position. The New York Mets stand fifth in the league with a .815 team OPS in such situations, while the Los Angeles Angels lag behind in 23rd place with a .713 team OPS. Considering all factors, it is recommended to favor the New York Mets to secure a victory.

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SportsJaw Mets vs Angels archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mets vs Angels matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets-125 → -122Moved
  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels+115 → +109Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets-1.5 (+122) → -1.5 (+130)Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Angels+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-150)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Los Angeles Angels
62-100 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-03T02:35:31.515Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The New York Mets have been performing well offensively, currently ranking eighth in the majors with a .743 team OPS and fifth in total home runs with 140. Francisco Lindor has been a standout player with impressive stats in both hitting and base running. However, pitcher David Peterson has been struggling, ranking poorly in various pitching metrics. The team has several players on the injury report, including some key pitchers and outfielders. Despite this, the Mets have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 6 in offense, 21 in defense, and have a season record of 74-88.

The Los Angeles Angels are currently struggling at the plate, ranking 24th in baseball with a .682 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.05 runs per game. However, they have excelled on the bases, ranking seventh in the sport with 97 stolen bases. Shortstop Zach Neto has been a standout player, with a .740 OPS, 13 homers, 47 RBI, 46 runs scored, and 19 stolen bases. On the pitching side, Jose Soriano has been struggling, ranking low in various categories on his Baseball Savant page. In terms of injuries, several key players are currently out, including Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, and several pitchers. The team has a power ranking of 21 and ranks 26th in offense and 27th in defense. Their overall record is 47-63, with New York winning 1-2 in their last three matchups against Los Angeles.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-08-02New York Mets 5 · Los Angeles Angels 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Angels defeated New York Mets 5-4

Los Angeles Angels defeated New York Mets 5-4 on August 3, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Angels' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets -1.5 (+130) spread, Los Angeles Angels covered, while the 9 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezTotal · Under 9 (-110)Push
  • DtownsendMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +115Win
  • PeytoncMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels -125Win
  • JwMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +115Win
  • ThetotalerTotal · Under 9 (-110)Push
  • StevedMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels -125Win
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · New York Mets -125Loss
  • 1707662905Moneyline · New York Mets -125Loss
  • MauriceJonesTotal · Under 9 (-110)Push
  • VegaspatMoneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
  • Fisher49Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels +110Win
  • JohnnywalkerMoneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
JoeThomas
Moneyline · New York Mets -126
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  • StevehMoneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
  • DrpaulMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +110Win
  • NutinbutlocksMoneyline · New York Mets -126Loss
  • CovergirlTotal · Under 9 (-110)Push
  • MaddogMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels -121Win
  • JtmcentireMoneyline · New York Mets -121Loss
  • JtmcentireTotal · Under 9 (-110)Push
  • MikehuffMoneyline · New York Mets -121Loss
  • UncledavidMoneyline · New York Mets -123Loss
  • Lockpicker69Moneyline · Los Angeles Angels +111Win
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Los Angeles Angels +111Win