LA Angels (47-62) vs New York Mets (57-51)
Game Info: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 9:38 pm (Angel Stadium of Anaheim)
Jose Soriano (6-7) (3.69) vs David Peterson (5-1) (3.52)
Betting Odds: LA Angels +122 / New York Mets -133 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels meet Thursday in MLB action from Angel Stadium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Mets vs LA Angels Prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The New York Mets will send out David Peterson here and Peterson is 5-1 with a 3.52 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season. This will be Peterson’s second career start against the Angels. Jose Soriano will start here for the Angels and is 6-7 with a 3.69 ERA and 79 strikeouts this season. This will be Soriano’s first career start against the Mets.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets will look to build on their series-opening 5-1 win over the Angels from Friday’s series opener. The win gave the Mets a chance to log back-to-back series wins after taking down the Twins to start the week in their three-game set.
Mets Looking To Stay Alive In NL Playoff Race
Starling Marte has 68 hits and a .278 batting average while Pete Alonso has 23 home runs and 59 RBIs with 26 doubles as well. Francisco Lindor has 27 doubles of his own with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs along with 22 stolen bases while Marte also has 12 stolen bases. Brandon Nimmo has a team-high 65 RBIs and 116 strikeouts while Lindor has a team-high 112 hits and Harrison Bader has 15 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Mets have won each of their last 10 night games after playing the previous day.
- The Angels have lost each of their last six night games after playing the previous day.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against American League opponents.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against National League opponents after playing the previous day.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels come into this one looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to the series in Friday’s series opener. The loss put the Angels at risk of a third straight series loss after falling flat against the Rockies and A’s over the last week and a half.
Angels Looking To Avoid AL West Basement
Taylor Ward has 90 hits along with 19 doubles, 16 home runs and 55 RBIs while Zach Neto has 23 doubles, 89 strikeouts and 19 stolen bases. Luis Rengifo also has 85 hits and 24 stolen bases while Jo Adell has 16 home runs, 48 RBIs and 14 stolen bases as well. Logan O’Hoppe has 92 hits and Neto has a team-high 91 hits as well with O’Hoppe adding 16 homers and 46 RBIs.
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
- The Angels have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Mets have lost each of their last eight Saturday games against American League opponents.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as road favorites against American League opponents following a road win.
- The Angels have covered the run line in six of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
New York Mets vs LA Angels Prediction
I’m on the Mets here. Simply put, the Mets are just looking like a team with something to play for, while the same can’t be said for the Los Angeles Angels who just look like a team that’s given up on the season, especially now that Mike Trout’s been shut down for the season. I’m looking to fade the Angels in reasonable spots wherever possible and Soriano’s also been less effective at home this season. Give me the Mets.
Chris’s Pick New York Mets -133
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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