New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/2

MLB game preview

The New York Mets are set to play the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The game is part of the MLB Regular Season. The Mets have a record of 10-21 and hold the 5th position in the NL East. They are looking to break their two-game losing streak.

The Angels, with a record of 12-20, are in 4th place in the AL West. They are also aiming to end a six-game losing streak. The game will be played on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9:38 PM. Weather conditions are expected to be mild with overcast clouds.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are coming off a mixed set of recent games. They managed a significant win over the Washington Nationals with an 8-0 score on April 28th. However, they faced losses in the other games against the Nationals and the Colorado Rockies, including a tough 14-2 defeat to the Nationals on April 29th.

Offensively, the Mets have been struggling this season. They hold a batting average of .227, ranking 20th in the league. Key players include Francisco Alvarez with a .226 average and 4 home runs, and Juan Soto, who leads the team with a .345 average.

On the pitching side, the Mets have had some strong performances. Nolan McLean has been a standout with a 2.55 ERA and 45 strikeouts. The team’s ERA is 4.17, placing them 14th in the league, while they are ranked 5th for home runs allowed with 29 given up.

Mets vs Angels Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels
  • Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
  • Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline -124, Angels Moneyline +104

Los Angeles Angels Team Preview

The Los Angeles Angels have faced tough competition recently. They have dropped their last five games, including a close 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Despite the losses, players like Mike Trout and Vaughn Grissom have hit home runs to keep the team competitive.

Offensively, the Angels rank 14th in batting average with a .236 mark. However, they excel in home runs, ranking 4th with 42 homers this season. Their on-base percentage is also strong, placing 7th in the league at .331.

Pitching has been challenging for the Angels, with a team ERA of 4.67, which ranks 24th. Reid Detmers, their probable starter, has a 4.28 ERA with 36 strikeouts this season. The team will look to improve their pitching as they take on the New York Mets in their next game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored with a moneyline of -124, while the Angels are at +104. The Mets have a slight edge in pitching with a 4.17 ERA compared to the Angels’ 4.67. Given their pitching advantage and the odds, the pick is the Mets to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs, with the over at -108 and the under at -112. Both teams have shown moderate power, with the Mets ranking 16th and the Angels 4th in home runs. Considering these factors, the pick is over 8.0 runs.