Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Predictions for Monday, April 20, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 04/20/2026, 01:15 AM ET

Blue Jays vs Angels Information

The Toronto Blue Jays stay on the road Monday, out West for game 1 of 3 in Anaheim, inside Angel Stadium at 9:38 PM against the Los Angeles Angels. Toronto has struggled this season, coming into Monday with 8 wins and 13 losses overall, after a 6-run road victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks last time out ended a lengthy losing streak. The Los Angeles Angels remain at home on Monday with 11 wins and 12 losses on the year, having lost 3 of the last 5, including 2 in a row after a 1-run loss to the San Diego Padres in their last outing. Stay in the news with our MLB Picks.

Blue Jays Preview

Offensively, Toronto has been solid enough this season with a .246 batting average. The Blue Jays have scored 73 runs on 168 hits. Toronto has a .309 OBP and a .370 team slugging percentage. The Toronto pitching staff has been the team's biggest issue, posting a 4.58 team ERA, allowing 16 runs over their last 4 losses. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Toronto offense this season with a .333 batting average. Andres Gimenez has boasted a .273 batting average to go along with the team-leading three home runs and twelve RBI's.

Angels Preview

Offensively, Los Angeles has struggled this season with a .230 batting average. The Angels have scored 114 runs on 168 hits. Los Angeles has a .335 OBP and a .407 team slugging percentage. The Los Angeles pitching staff has struggled immensely this season, with a 4.08 team ERA, and the Angels have allowed 11 runs over their last three losses. Jo Adell leads the Los Angeles offense this season with a .280 batting average. Mike Trout has a .234 batting average to go along with the team-leading seven home runs. Jorge Soler has a .232 batting average and leads the team with eighteen RBI's this season.

Blue Jays vs Angels Pitching Matchup

Dylan Cease will get the start Monday night for Toronto, 0-0 on the year, with a 1.74 ERA through 20.2 innings of work. The Los Angeles Angels will counter with Reid Detmers, who has one win and one loss this season, along with a 3.57 ERA across 22.2 innings of action.

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Blue Jays vs Angels Pick

The Los Angeles Angels have been the better team thus far this season, but Toronto will have the better pitcher on the mound in this matchup. Look for Toronto to start to break out of their funk Monday night as they get a needed win out West. Look for the Blue Jays to back their pitcher Monday night on the road as they do the job to get the win in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels to begin this new series.

Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -126
Secondary: Over 7.5
Lean: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over .5 RBIS

Final Score Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays win 6-3.