- Matchup: New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels
- Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Venue: Angel Stadium, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network West
- Betting Odds: New York Mets (-130) vs Los Angeles Angels (+110)
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This Friday, the struggling New York Mets (10-20) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (12-20) at Angel Stadium. The odds are set with New York at -130 and Los Angeles at +110, while the over/under stands at 8.5 runs. On the mound, the opposing pitchers are expected to be Christian Scott and Walbert Urena.
The New York Mets are averaging just 3.4 runs per game, positioning them 29th in Major League Baseball (MLB). With a total of 102 runs and a team on-base percentage (OBP) of .290, the Mets have managed 39 doubles and 23 home runs this season, tallying 95 RBIs and 228 hits, resulting in a batting average of .227. Their slugging percentage is .340, with 239 strikeouts and 88 walks recorded so far.
The Mets have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.57 and a collective WHIP of 1.30. As a pitching unit, they have allowed 28 home runs and a total of 136 runs (ranking 16th in MLB). The Mets have given up 242 hits, averaging 8.1 hits per 9 innings, and 126 earned runs, boasting an ERA of 4.21 (17th in the league). They have recorded 280 strikeouts while issuing 109 walks, with a FIP of 3.72.
New York’s relief pitchers have entered 31 times with runners on base, and they’ve had 36 high-leverage situations. The bullpen has logged 7 holds this season, ranking 29th in MLB, and they possess a 33.3% save rate from 13 save opportunities, having successfully converted 2 saves while blowing 4 out of 6 chances. The relievers have inherited 44 runners, with 45.5% scoring. A total of 85 relievers have taken the mound for the Mets this season.
The Mets have successfully converted 69.3% of batted balls into outs across 2,424 innings, placing them 19th overall. They have achieved 808 putouts, 259 assists, and committed 14 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .987 (10th in MLB), including 17 double plays.
Christian Scott has pitched 48 innings in his MLB career, striking out 40 batters. He holds a career ERA of 4.67 (25 earned runs) and a WHIP of 1.286, allowing 45 hits (8.4 hits per 9 innings) and issuing 17 walks. With a 0-3 career record, Scott’s FIP stands at 4.60, having faced 207 batters.
On the other side, the Los Angeles Angels have hit 42 home runs this year, driving in 144 runs. They’ve also recorded 44 doubles and gained 135 walks, scoring a total of 150 runs. The Angels have an on-base percentage of .332 and a batting average of .236. Their slugging percentage is .398, averaging 4.69 runs per game (12th in MLB). They have struck out 314 times (first in the league) while compiling 253 hits.
The Angels’ staff shows a WHIP of 1.448 and a FIP of 4.31 this season. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 9.00 (281 total strikeouts against 153 walks), and they rank 22nd in hits allowed with 254. Los Angeles has surrendered 30 home runs while averaging 5.15 runs against per 9 innings (26th in MLB). Their season ERA is 4.58, having allowed 161 runs, 143 of which are earned.
The Angels’ relievers have faced 71 inherited runners, with a scoring rate of 39.4%. They have 39 high-leverage appearances and 48 innings pitched with runners on base. With 33 save opportunities, they have 18 holds and 9 blown saves, ranking last in MLB with a 30.8% save percentage, using a total of 101 relief pitchers this season.
Los Angeles has executed 19 double plays and holds a fielding percentage of .984 (23rd in MLB). They’ve achieved 278 assists, committed 18 errors, and collected 844 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency is 69.3% over 2,532 innings, ranking 20th in baseball.
Walbert Urena, with a 0-3 career record, has a 4.86 ERA, allowing 12.2 hits per 9 innings and maintaining a K/BB ratio of 1.30. He has faced 60 batters, yielding 6 earned runs with a WHIP of 2.252 and a FIP of 4.80. So far, Urena has allowed 15 hits and recorded 13 strikeouts in 11 innings pitched.
Who will claim victory in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Los Angeles (+110)
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