The Los Angeles Angels already got their investment in Albert Pujols paid off when they got their new TV rights deal. Just by acquiring the superstar, the deal ballooned from $150 million to $300 million, plus other advertisement advantages. His deal has already made financial sense for the club.

And when the team inked him to a 10-year deal that will extend far past the twilight of his career, they knew his production would dip eventually.

Still, they probably didn’t think it would happen this soon. In just his first season with the club, Pujols is off to the worst start of his career, hitting just .232 with four RBI, and is in the middle of his longest home run drought to start a season ever. Pujols went 0-for-4 Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, extending his current 0-for-16 slump.

“I don’t concentrate on individual numbers, I concentrate more as a team,” Pujols rebuffed to reporters. “I think we’ve got a better ballclub than what we’ve been showing. It seems like everyone in the lineup is struggling.”

True, but everyone will be looking squarely at Pujols if things don’t get turned around. Some people are concentrating on numbers. Like sportsbooks. The first baseman is on pace for the lowest home run total ever, and his second-straight year of less than 100 RBI. Pujols never had fewer than 100 RBI in any season before 2011.

“I’m not trying to do too much,” he said. “I’ve been in this situation before. It’s part of the game. You can’t let it into your head. You just need to keep fighting and knowing it’s a long season.”

For bettors who want to take advantage of his slump, its a good time to get good odds. Where will he finish when the season starts?

Bovada’s MLB Futures Props thinks he will finish somewhere around 30 home runs for the season, setting the over/under at 30 1/2.

Bovada also has a line of 95 1/2 RBI for the year.

No, those aren’t historically bad numbers. In fact, that would be a pretty good season for most players. And, yes, financially, the Angels are already paid off on his contract. But baseball-wise, this could get bad quick. Especially with the Texas Rangers partying right now, leading the league in runs scored and batting average. The Angels need runs. Plain and simple.