The Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 05/18/26

Despite losing two of three games over the weekend and dropping their record to 23-23, the Athletics are still in first place in an abysmal American League West, which has the Los Angeles Angels at the bottom with a 16-31 record. The Angels have lost six games in a row and are coming off a series sweep against the Dodgers. The Angels barely showed up in the three games, losing by a combined score of 31-3.

JT Ginn has a great chance to build on a great season when he faces the struggling Angels offense. Ginn allowed just one earned run over his last two starts and owns a 3.12 ERA over 10 outings this season. The Athletics’ pitching has been enough to get them to the top of the AL West this season, and that should continue against Los Angeles.

You have to feel bad for Walbert Urena this season, as his 3.29 ERA has only been good enough for a 1-4 record. Urena allowed two or fewer runs in each of his three starts this month, and the Athletics present a good matchup considering they’ve been struggling to score runs themselves over their past five games.

Solid pitching and struggling offenses make this game feel like it should have a final score under 9 runs. The Angels have been getting blown out lately, but the Athletics could win this game 8-0 and still get us over the finish line.

Athletics vs Angels prediction: Under 9 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to Under 8.5.