Los Angeles Angels defeat Athletics 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Mon, May 18, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 1, Los Angeles Angels 2
The Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 2-1 on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Angel Stadium. The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 9, with 3 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels final score and game recap
The Los Angeles Angels won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- J.T. Ginn (Athletics): 8.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 10 strikeouts.
- Zack Gelof (Athletics): 1-for-3, 1 run.
- Walbert Urena (Los Angeles Angels): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Zach Neto (Los Angeles Angels): 1-for-3, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels?
The Los Angeles Angels covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Athletics -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 9, under by 6.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Athletics and Los Angeles Angels betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 23-24 in the 2026 regular season (10-12 at home, 13-12 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 25 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 24 times, with 1 push. That made it three straight losses for the Athletics.
This result left the Los Angeles Angels 17-31 in the 2026 regular season (9-13 at home, 8-18 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 22 times, with 1 push.
What's next for Athletics and Los Angeles Angels?
Next for the Athletics: at the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Next for the Los Angeles Angels: the Athletics at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.