New York Mets defeat Los Angeles Angels 5-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 3, 2026 · MLB · New York Mets 5, Los Angeles Angels 1
The New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Angel Stadium. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 6 runs combined.
New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 4 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Clay Holmes (New York Mets): 6.2 innings, 1 earned run, 6 strikeouts.
- Mark Vientos (New York Mets): 2-for-4, 2 home runs, 4 RBIs, 2 runs.
- Jack Kochanowicz (Los Angeles Angels): 6.1 innings, 2 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Nolan Schanuel (Los Angeles Angels): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 4 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Angels go over or under the total?
The game went under: 6 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 3.
The total opened at 8.5 and closed at 9.
New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Mets 12-22 in the 2026 regular season (6-12 at home, 6-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 32 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 18 times, with 2 pushes.
This result left the Los Angeles Angels 13-22 in the 2026 regular season (6-9 at home, 7-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 15 of 31 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 16 times and under 14 times, with 1 push.
What's next for New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels?
Next for the New York Mets: at the Colorado Rockies on Monday, May 4, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Angels: the Chicago White Sox at home on Monday, May 4, 2026.