New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/3

MLB game preview

The New York Mets will play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4:07 PM. The Mets hold a record of 11-21 and are ranked 5th in the NL East.

The Angels also have a record of 12-21 and are ranked 5th in the AL West. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a mild day and a light breeze. This game will be broadcast on SNY.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are coming off a close win against the Los Angeles Angels with a score of 4-3. Christian Scott had a strong performance on the mound, pitching 5 innings with 8 strikeouts. The Mets managed 7 hits, including a home run from Ronny Mauricio.

In their previous games, the Mets experienced mixed results. They lost to the Washington Nationals twice, with a significant 14-2 loss on April 29th. However, they secured a convincing 8-0 victory against the Nationals on April 28th, thanks to Clay Holmes’ solid pitching performance.

The Mets’ lineup includes some key players like Juan Soto, who is hitting .344 with 3 home runs and 8 RBIs. Bo Bichette also contributes with a batting average of .238 and 14 RBIs. The Mets’ batting average ranks 20th in the league, while their pitching staff holds a 14th place ranking in ERA.

Mets vs Angels Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
  • Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -129, Angels Moneyline +108

Los Angeles Angels Team Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are coming off a series of close games. In their most recent game against the New York Mets, they fell short with a 4-3 loss. The Angels managed only three hits, with Jorge Soler hitting a home run.

In their previous outing against the Chicago White Sox, the Angels faced another narrow defeat, losing 3-2. They hit two home runs in that game, one by Mike Trout and another by Vaughn Grissom. Yusei Kikuchi started on the mound, allowing two hits and no earned runs over two innings.

Currently, the Angels’ batting average stands at .232, which ranks 18th in the league. Their on-base percentage is .326, which is 8th best. Despite some struggles, they have hit 43 home runs, ranking 5th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The New York Mets are favored with a moneyline of -129. The Los Angeles Angels are underdogs with a moneyline of +108. Given the Mets’ better pitching stats, including a lower ERA of 4.10 compared to the Angels’ 4.65, the recommendation is to pick the Mets to win. The projected score is Mets 5, Angels 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets have allowed fewer home runs and have a stronger pitching lineup, ranking 10th in batting average against. Given this information, the recommendation is to pick the under 8.5 (+101). The projected total score is 9, which is close but slightly over the line.