by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025
Game Time: 1:10 pm ET, Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
Where to Watch: FDSW, SNY
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +148, Mets -181; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +145, Mets -175; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +145, Mets -175; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 49-51 (4th place, AL West)
New York Mets: 57-44 (2nd place, NL East)
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Los Angeles Angels: 5-5 last 10
New York Mets: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs New York Mets Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this series off a win and won their 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 49-51 record overall and have a road record of 25-28. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Mets on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Angels lost the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 14th in the MLB with a .719 OPS. Kyle Hendricks is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Brock Burke is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 4-1 with a 3.38 ERA this season. His team won 5 of their last 6 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 0 BB with 0 SO on 0 hits through 0.2 IP against the New York Mets.
The Mets are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 57-44 record overall and have a home record of 35-16. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Mets won the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 10th in the MLB with a .733 OPS. Frankie Montas is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Sean Manaea is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA this season. His team lost their 2 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 earned run, 1 homer, and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts on 1 hit through 4 innings pitched against the Cincinnati Reds.
Angels vs Mets Prediction
The current betting odds have the Mets listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Mets have looked really good in their games this season with their 57-44 record overall which has them right near the top of the NL East. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 35-16 home record this season. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't looked good in their games this season with their 49-51 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the AL West. They haven't been a good road team either with their 25-28 road record this season. The Angels have been really up and down as a team this year and they are even 5-5 in their last 10 games. The Mets are also 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they already took the 1st game of this series and will be looking to bounce back with their 1st series win out of the All-Star break. The Mets are going with Manaea in this one and he has looked good in his few starts this season. He has only made 2 starts and his team did lose both games, but he only gave up 1 earned run in his last start and is 0-1 with a 2.45 ERA from his 2 starts this season. The Mets are starting to get healthier now and they are in a tight race with the Phillies for 1st place in the NL East so they are going to be motivated to beat up on a worse opponent here at home, and the Angels have been giving up a lot of runs lately too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Mets to win this game.
Angels Mets Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, July 23, 2025 (1:10 pm ET start time) is Mets 5 Angels 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 185-239 (-24.2 units) on the moneyline in all games. 39-55 (-13 units) on the moneyline against left-handed starters. 84-125 (-9 units) on the moneyline when playing against a team with a winning record. 10-4 OVER against NL East opponents.
New York Mets: 127-91 (+9.2 units) on the moneyline in home games. 171-139 (+15.4 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 99-77 (+2.8 units) on the moneyline vs. a team with a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.20 or worse. 6-1 OVER at home vs. an AL team with an on base percentage .330 or worse.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: H. Strickland (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. C. Moore (2B) Ten Day IL - Thumb. R. Stephenson (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Bicep. B. Joyce (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Sixty Day IL - Hip.
New York Mets: P. Alonso (1B) Day To Day - Hand. D. Nunez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Winker (LF) Ten Day IL - Back. S. Marte (LF) Ten Day IL - Knee. T. Megill (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Butto (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Illness. P. Blackburn (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. G. Canning (SP) Sixty Day IL - Achilles. J. Siri (CF) Sixty Day IL - Shin. M. Kranick (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Elbow. D. Young (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Minter (RP) Sixty Day IL - Lat. C. Scott (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. N. Madrigal (3B) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. D. Smith (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“We were in a really good position to take the game there. We just didn’t get it done.” - Ray Montgomery after his team’s loss against the Mets in their game on Monday.
“I think it was like, all right, reality. ‘I’m back in the Minor Leagues. What do I need to do now to get back up there?’” - Carlos Mendoza after his team’s win against the LA Angels in their game on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Zach Neto (R) SS
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Mike Trout (R) DH
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Jo Adell (R) CF
Yoán Moncada (S) 3B
Logan O'Hoppe (R) C
LaMonte Wade Jr. (L) RF
Luis Rengifo (S) 2B
New York Mets
Brandon Nimmo (L) LF
Francisco Lindor (S) SS
Juan Soto (L) RF
Pete Alonso (R) 1B
Jeff McNeil (L) CF
Mark Vientos (R) DH
Brett Baty (L) 3B
Francisco Alvarez (R) C
Luisangel Acuña (R) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Zach Neto (.281)
Hits: Nolan Schanuel (96)
Home Runs: Taylor Ward (23)
RBI: Taylor Ward (76)
Stolen Bases: Zach Neto (18)
Wins: José Soriano (7)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (17)
ERA: Robert Stephenson (0.00)
New York Mets
Batting Average: José Azocar (.278)
Hits: Pete Alonso (102)
Home Runs: Juan Soto (24)
RBI: Pete Alonso (77)
Stolen Bases: Francisco Lindor (16)
Wins: Clay Holmes (8)
Saves: Edwin Díaz (20)
ERA: Rico Garcia (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Ray Montgomery (Interim)
New York Mets: Carlos Mendoza (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
