LA Angels (47-63) vs New York Mets (58-51)
Game Info: Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 4:07 pm (Angel Stadium of Anaheim)
Griffin Canning (3-10) (5.32) vs Jose Quintana (6-6) (3.89)
Betting Odds: LA Angels +133 / New York Mets -159 --- Over/Under: 10 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels meet Sunday 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 Jose Quintana for the start here and Quintana is 6-6 with a 3.89 ERA and 90 strikeouts this season. In his last five starts against the Angels, Quintana is 1-3 with a 4.18 ERA and 19 strikeouts. Griffin Canning will get the start for the Angels here and is 3-10 with a 5.25 ERA and 85 strikeouts this season. This will be Canning’s second career start against the Mets.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets come into this one looking to bounce back and win the series after the Angels evened the set up at one win apiece thanks to a 5-4 decision in Saturday’s matchup. New York’s loss meant that they’re at risk of being unable to build on their series win over the Twins to start the week.
Mets Trying To Make A Playoff Push
Going into Saturday’s matchup, 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 four games following a road loss.
- The Angels have lost five of their last six games against NL East opponents following a home win.
- The Angels have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against NL East opponents following a home win.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last four games as road favorites against AL West opponents following a loss.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels will try to win the set after tying the series up on Saturday with their win. The victory gave the Halos a chance to snap their series losing streak after losses to the Rockies and A’s over the last week and a half.
Angels Hoping To Stay Out Of AL West Cellar
Entering Saturday, 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 Mets have lost nine of their last 10 games as favorites against American League opponents following a road loss.
- The Angels have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Angels have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
New York Mets vs LA Angels Prediction
I’m on the Mets in this one. New York fell flat in Saturday’s matchup, but I think this is a great get right spot. Griffin Canning’s had moments here and there, but more often than not he’s been someone that’s been getting crushed by opposing lineups and the Angels just don’t have a consistent enough lineup to be able to withstand that when it happens. I think the Mets finish the series in style, so give me New York in this one.
Chris’s Pick New York Mets -159
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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