New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions July 21st 2025

New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels July 21st 2025

The Los Angeles Angels travel to Citi Field to play the New York Mets on Monday, July 21, 2025. The game starts at 7:10 PM, and it’s a night game. Fans can catch the action on FDSW.

The Angels have a record of 49-50 this season, sitting 8 games back in the AL West. Tyler Anderson will start for the Angels, bringing an ERA of 4.34. The Mets, with a 56-44 record, lead the NL East. Kodai Senga takes the mound for the Mets, boasting an impressive ERA of 1.39.

Angels vs Mets Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Los Angeles Angels vs. New York Mets
• Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
• Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
• Betting Odds: Angels Moneyline +160, Mets Moneyline -191

The Angels Can Win If…

The Los Angeles Angels head into their next game with momentum from their recent win against the Philadelphia Phillies, 8-2. José Soriano pitched seven strong innings, allowing only two runs and striking out five. LaMonte Wade Jr. and Taylor Ward led the offense, combining for five RBIs and hitting key extra-base hits.

The Angels have shown power at the plate, ranking 4th in home runs with 146 this season. Their slugging percentage of .414 places them 9th, indicating their ability to hit for extra bases. Key players like Taylor Ward and Jo Adell, who have hit 23 and 21 home runs respectively, are crucial to their offensive success.

Despite their challenges, the Angels’ pitching staff has managed 35 quality starts, ranking 11th. Tyler Anderson, with an ERA of 4.34, will look to provide a solid start against the Mets. With their ability to hit home runs and a capable starting pitcher, the Angels are well-positioned to compete in this game.

The Mets Can Win If…

The New York Mets come into this game with a recent win against the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2. David Peterson pitched six innings, allowing no earned runs and striking out four. Luisangel Acuña contributed with a key RBI double, helping the Mets secure the victory.

The Mets’ pitching has been strong this season, with a team ERA of 3.60, ranking third in the league. Kodai Senga will take the mound with an impressive ERA of 1.39. The Mets also lead the league in home runs allowed, giving up only 87 so far.

On the offensive side, Pete Alonso leads the team with 21 home runs and a .275 batting average. Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil add depth to the lineup with consistent performances. The Mets rank 10th in both on-base percentage and slugging percentage, showing their ability to get on base and drive in runs.

Mets, Angels Open Series Amid First Base Injury Concerns

As the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels kick off a three-game series Monday night at Citi Field, both clubs are closely monitoring the status of their first basemen following injury scares over the weekend.

New York’s Pete Alonso managed to keep his streak of 354 consecutive games alive by entering Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning. Meanwhile, Los Angeles lost Nolan Schanuel during its 8-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies after he was struck on the left wrist by a Ranger Suarez changeup. The Angels later diagnosed him with a contusion and listed him as day-to-day.

Schanuel has been a consistent presence in the Angels’ lineup, hitting .274 with eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and 44 walks — second on the team behind Mike Trout. The Angels found an unexpected spark in his replacement, LaMonte Wade Jr., who delivered three hits and his first home run in 24 games since joining the team. Wade, a former San Francisco Giants outfielder, has struggled this year but offers proven offensive value when healthy.

Despite the scare, Wade’s performance helped Los Angeles capture a key road series win and draw within four games of the Boston Red Sox for the final AL wild-card spot. Though many analysts view the Angels as potential sellers ahead of the trade deadline, another strong stretch could alter that outlook dramatically.

Anderson, Senga Square Off in Monday Matchup

The series opener will feature Tyler Anderson (2-6, 4.34 ERA) for Los Angeles and Kodai Senga (7-3, 1.39 ERA) for New York. Anderson is coming off a five-inning, four-run outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 11. While his win-loss record hasn’t reflected it, Anderson has found some success against the Mets throughout his career, posting a 2.88 ERA in six starts.

Senga, meanwhile, continues to dazzle in his second MLB season. He blanked the Kansas City Royals across four innings during an 8-3 Mets win on July 11, allowing just four hits. His lone start against the Angels last year was impressive, allowing two runs and striking out 10 over 6 2/3 innings.

Mets Salvage Win, Show Spark in Series Finale

The Mets avoided a sweep at the hands of Cincinnati by executing small-ball strategy to perfection. Juan Soto’s aggressive baserunning in the eighth inning allowed him to score the go-ahead run on a sharply hit grounder to second by Luis Torrens. Earlier, Brett Baty set up another key run by stealing second and scoring on a Luisangel Acuña double in the fifth.

“You put pressure on the defense and try to take an extra 90 feet,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. “I thought we did that today — just look at the Soto play.”

Mendoza also indicated postgame that Alonso is likely to return to the starting lineup Monday, which would be a critical boost to a Mets offense still fighting to climb the standings.

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The Mets are favored with a moneyline of -191, while the Angels sit at +160. The Mets have a strong pitching staff with a 3.60 ERA, ranked 3rd in the league. The Angels’ pitching struggles with a 4.66 ERA, ranked 26th. My model projects the Mets to win 5-3, suggesting a pick on the Mets moneyline.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Mets’ pitching limits opponents with a .237 batting average against, ranked 8th. The Angels have a high slugging percentage, ranked 9th, but struggle with a low batting average. My model projects a total of 8 runs, so taking the under 8.5 is recommended.