Mets vs Angels Series Betting: NY Battling For Playoffs
Los Angeles Basically Out of Contention For Postseason

The New York Mets visit the Los Angeles Angels for a three-game series starting Friday. New York is eight games behind Philadelphia in the NL East and just a half-game out in the wild card race. The Angels trail the Astros and Mariners by 9.5 games and are 13.0 out in the AL wild card race.
Paul Blackburn is expected to get the start for the Mets, while the Angels will counter with Tyler Anderson. The Mets vs Angels series betting sees New York favored -145 in the opener with the total at 9-under (-115).
The Mets have gotten themselves back into playoff contention with a solid summer that has seen the team go 33-18 since June 1. New York’s MLB futures have dropped to +2000 to win the National League pennant, so the team is getting a little respect.

The Mets are averaging 5.6 runs per game since June 1 and 4.9 runs overall. New York is No. 12 in team batting average but No. 5 in home runs.
The pitching staff has been below average at No. 21 in team ERA. The New York bullpen has 30 saves in 46 opportunities and ranks No. 16 in bullpen ERA.
The Angels aren’t scoring much. Los Angeles ranks No. 22 in team batting average and No. 22 in home runs. The team scores 3.8 runs per game since June 1.
The pitchers have struggled even more than the hitters. Los Angeles ranks No. 27 in team ERA. The bullpen is No. 25 in bullpen ERA and the team has 28 saves in 39 opportunities. Carlos Estévez was responsible for most of those saves and he was traded to the Phillies earlier in the week.
Mets vs Angels 
Records: New York Mets (56-41), Los Angeles Angels (47-62)
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Location: Angel Stadium, Anaheim
Streaming: Fox Sports West, SportsNet New York
Friday’s Game
Blackburn is 4-2 with a 4.41 ERA this season. The A’s were 7-2 when he started and he gets more run support with the Mets. His ERA isn’t the most appealing, but he was getting the job done in Oakland.
Anderson is 8-9 with a solid 2.96 ERA for the Angels this season. Los Angeles is 11-10 when he starts and 8-13 in totals. He’s enjoyed a little more success on the road than at home.
The MLB odds today are pretty solid in this game. Anderson has the better ERA, but the Mets are the better team and Blackburn has won at a higher percentage. The Mets hit left-handers fairly well and are scoring 5.4 runs per game. The price is reasonable for New York and you have to look at the road favorite in this one.
Saturday’s Game
The Mets vs Angels series betting shows David Peterson and Jose Soriano as the scheduled starters for Saturday. You can expect to see Peterson as a mid-sized favorite here. He’s gone 5-1 with a 3.52 ERA in 10 starts this season.
The Mets are 8-2 when Peterson starts, while going 7-2-1 in totals. The totals record is a little surprising considering Peterson’s ERA, but the Mets are scoring 7.1 runs when he starts.
Soriano is having a pretty decent year for the Angels. He’s gone 6-7 with a 3.69 ERA and the Angels are 8-9 when he takes the mound.
The Angels are 8-11 against left-handed starters this season and score 4.4 runs per game. Los Angeles hasn’t always gotten the best pitching when facing a southpaw and is 12-7 in totals.
Three of their four games against LHP have landed under the total. It’s hard to ignore the success of the Mets with Peterson on the mound and looks to be the way to go in this one.
Sunday’s Game
Jose Quintana and Griffin Canning are the scheduled starters for Sunday’s series finale. The Mets vs Angels series betting should see Quintana as a decent-sized favorite in this game due to Canning’s struggles.
The 2024 MLB scores show the Angels are 9-13 when Canning starts and lose by an average of 5.4-3.8. Canning is a different pitcher at home, however, and the Angels are 8-4 when he starts in front of the home fans. Los Angeles allows 4.3 runs when Canning starts at home.
Quintana is 6-6 with a 3.89 ERA and the Mets are 12-9 when he starts and 5-4 when he starts on the road. The Mets allow 3.7 runs per game when Quintana starts and 4.0 runs when he starts on the road.
As a value play, it could be worth taking a small shot on Canning and the Angeles, especially if you’re getting +120 or higher. Canning’s overall numbers should ensure the odds are fairly high and he’s been decent at home.
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