Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets: July 22, 2025 MLB Odds & Prediction

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Los Angeles Angels at New York Mets: MLB Game Preview (July 22, 2025)

The Los Angeles Angels (49-51, fourth in the AL West) are set to face the New York Mets (57-44, second in the NL East) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at Citi Field in New York. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 PM ET (7:10 PM EDT local time).

Pitching Matchup

For the Angels, Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 4.88 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 65 strikeouts) is the probable starter. The Mets will counter with Frankie Montas (2-1, 5.03 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 17 strikeouts).

Betting Lines

The New York Mets are favored at -178, with the Los Angeles Angels listed at +147. The over/under for total runs in the game is 9.

Series and Team Insights

The New York Mets host the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead. New York holds an impressive 35-16 record in home games, contributing to their 57-44 overall standing. The Mets have been strong offensively, boasting a 36-7 record in games where they score five or more runs.

The Los Angeles Angels are 25-28 on the road and 49-51 overall. They tend to perform well when their bats are active, holding a 35-21 record in games where they record eight or more hits. This matchup marks the second time these two teams will meet this season.

Top Performers

For the Mets, Juan Soto ranks second on the team with 39 extra-base hits, including 15 doubles and 24 home runs. Brett Baty has been productive recently, going 8 for 25 with a double, two home runs, and four RBI over the last 10 games.

On the Angels' side, Taylor Ward leads the team with 23 home runs and a .492 slugging percentage. Mike Trout has shown power lately, with 10 hits for 37 at-bats, including three home runs and 11 RBI over his last 10 games.

Recent Form

In their last 10 games, the Mets have a 5-5 record, with a .215 batting average and a 4.09 ERA, having been outscored by three runs. The Angels also have a 5-5 record over their last 10 games, but with a higher batting average of .289 and a 6.44 ERA, resulting in being outscored by 13 runs.

Injury Report

Mets: Pete Alonso (day-to-day - hand), Dedniel Nunez (60-Day IL - elbow), Jesse Winker (10-Day IL - back), Starling Marte (10-Day IL - knee), Tylor Megill (60-Day IL - elbow), Jose Butto (15-Day IL - illness), Paul Blackburn (15-Day IL - shoulder), Griffin Canning (60-Day IL - achilles), Jose Siri (60-Day IL - shin), Max Kranick (15-Day IL - elbow), Danny Young (60-Day IL - elbow), A.J. Minter (60-Day IL - lat), Nick Madrigal (60-Day IL - shoulder), Drew Smith (60-Day IL - elbow), Christian Scott (60-Day IL - elbow).

Angels: Hunter Strickland (60-Day IL - shoulder), Christian Moore (10-Day IL - thumb), Robert Stephenson (15-Day IL - biceps), Ben Joyce (60-Day IL - shoulder), Anthony Rendon (60-Day IL - hip).

In summary

The New York Mets (57-44) will host the Los Angeles Angels (49-51) in the second game of their series on July 22, 2025. The Mets, leading the series 1-0, are strong at home and will send Frankie Montas to the mound against Kyle Hendricks of the Angels. Key offensive players to watch include Juan Soto and Brett Baty for the Mets, and Taylor Ward and Mike Trout for the Angels. Both teams enter the game with a 5-5 record over their last ten games, but the Angels have shown a higher batting average while conceding more runs. Significant injury lists for both teams could impact performance, with the Mets being favored to win.

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