New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction 5/1/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 29, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
New York Mets
Los Angeles Angels
Team Records
10-21
12-20
Spread
-1.5 129
+1.5 -156
Moneyline
-126
+104
Total
Over 9 (-110)
Under 9 (-110)
Where
Angel Stadium, Anaheim, California
When
Friday, May 1, 2026
Time
09:38 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The New York Mets and the Los Angeles Angels meet Friday in MLB action from Angels 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. Los Angeles Angels prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The New York Mets will send out Christian Scott for the start here and Scott is 0-0 with a 6.75 ERA and 1 strikeout this season. This will be Scott’s first career start against the Angels. Walbert Urena will start for the Angels here and is 0-3 with a 4.76 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. This will be Urena’s first career start against the Mets.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets come into this game looking to bounce back from their 5-4 loss at the hands of the Washington Nationals last time out to sit at 10-21 this season. After this series, the Mets will head on the road for a series against the Colorado Rockies.
Mets Lose 5 Of Last 6
Luis Robert Jr. has 19 hits including 2 home runs and 8 RBIs while Juan Soto has 20 hits with 4 doubles, 3 home runs and 8 RBIs. Brett Baty has 19 hits with 4 doubles, a triple and 12 RBIs while Francisco Lindor has 21 hits with 2 doubles and a pair of triples as well. Marcus Semien also has 24 hits with 5 doubles, a home run and 9 RBIs as well this season. Bo Bichette also has 29 hits with 5 doubles, 2 home runs and 14 RBIs as well this season. Francisco Alvarez has also added 19 hits with 3 doubles and 4 home runs this season.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to bounce back from their 3-2 loss at the hands of the White Sox last time out to sit at 12-20 this season. After this series, the Angels will take on the White Sox at home.
Angels Lose 6 In A Row
Nolan Schanuel has 27 hits with 6 doubles, 3 homers and 19 RBIs while Mike Trout’s added 27 hits with 5 doubles, 10 home runs and 21 RBIs this season. Zach Neto’s also added 30 hits with 8 doubles, 5 homers and 15 RBIs and Jo Adell has 34 hits with 4 home runs and 19 RBIs as well this season. Oswald Peraza has 23 hits with 4 doubles, 4 home runs and 8 RBIs and Jorge Soler has 24 hits with 5 doubles, 6 home runs and 23 RBI as well this season.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels Prediction
I’m on the Mets here. I’m simply taking the mindset of if not now for the Mets then when? Because the Angels are struggling across the board right now, and Walbert Urena isn’t a viable starting option for me at the Major League level. I think the Angels are in some trouble right now and I think the Mets get the job done in this one so give me New York here.
