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Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 12, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: Comerica Park — Detroit, Michigan

Article updated Apr 11, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming game between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park will feature starting pitchers Pablo Lopez for the Twins and Tarik Skubal for the

Game outlook

The upcoming game between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park will feature starting pitchers Pablo Lopez for the Twins and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. Lopez has a 2.84 ERA while Skubal has a 2.92 ERA this season. The Tigers are the betting favorite with no line movement as of now. In terms of injuries, Tigers will be without 3B Royce Lewis and RF Max Kepler, while Twins will be missing 2B Andy Ibanez. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Twins +110 | Tigers -120

Spread: Twins +1.5 (-210) | Tigers -1.5 (+180)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have had a challenging start to the 2024 season, losing six of their first ten games and facing injury setbacks with key players already on the injured list. Their offensive statistics rank among the lowest in the league, but their pitching staff has been relatively solid. Veteran pitcher López will take the mound in their upcoming game against Detroit, where he has had success in the past. Despite their slow start, Minnesota is ranked 29th in offense and 7th in defense, with a power ranking of 4. It may be a good idea to research the top sportsbook for the best betting promotions if you are looking to wager on their upcoming games.

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Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers have had a solid start to the season with a 76-86 record, including series wins over the White Sox and Mets. However, their offensive stats rank towards the bottom of the league, with low batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. On the other hand, their pitching staff has performed well, with a respectable ERA and WHIP. Pitcher Skubal has shown promise in his recent outings. Despite their ranking of 10 in power rankings, the Tigers offense ranks 25th in the league. The upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Twins will be a test for the Tigers. To get more MLB winners, expert picks are available.

Twins Favorable Matchup Against Tigers' Skubal Sets Stage for Victory

The Minneapolis Twins can be expected to perform well in the upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers. Skubal, a left-handed pitcher for the Tigers, has struggled against right-handed hitters in his professional career, making him vulnerable to the Twins' lineup. Although Minnesota has faced difficulties against right-handed pitchers this season, they have been more successful against left-handed pitchers. With key players like Kepler and Lewis out of the lineup, the Twins still have strong right-handed hitters in Correa, Buxton, and Jeffers. Correa, in particular, has a history of performing well against left-handed pitchers. Overall, I anticipate that the Twins' right-handed hitters will capitalize on Skubal's weaknesses early in the game. This gives López, a reliable pitcher for the Twins, the run support necessary to secure a victory. Considering the favorable odds, I recommend a four-unit wager on the Twins for this match.

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SportsJaw Twins vs Tigers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Twins vs Tigers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Minnesota Twins+110 → +101Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers-120 → -115Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Twins+1.5 (-210) → +1.5 (-205)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers-1.5 (+180) → -1.5 (+175)Moved
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 7 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Minnesota Twins
77-85 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-12T02:15:40.333Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The upcoming game between the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park will feature starting pitchers Pablo Lopez for the Twins and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. Lopez has a 2.84 ERA while Skubal has a 2.92 ERA this season. The Tigers are the betting favorite with no line movement as of now. In terms of injuries, Tigers will be without 3B Royce Lewis and RF Max Kepler, while Twins will be missing 2B Andy Ibanez. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Minnesota Twins have had a challenging start to the 2024 season, losing six of their first ten games and facing injury setbacks with key players already on the injured list. Their offensive statistics rank among the lowest in the league, but their pitching staff has been relatively solid. Veteran pitcher López will take the mound in their upcoming game against Detroit, where he has had success in the past. Despite their slow start, Minnesota is ranked 29th in offense and 7th in defense, with a power ranking of 4. It may be a good idea to research the top sportsbook for the best betting promotions if you are looking to wager on their upcoming games.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Tigers defeated Minnesota Twins 8-2

Detroit Tigers defeated Minnesota Twins 8-2 on April 12, 2024, a 6-run decision in the series. Detroit Tigers' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Minnesota Twins +1.5 (-205) spread, Detroit Tigers covered, while the 10 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsTotal · Under 7 (-110)Loss
  • JwMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -120Win
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +110Loss
  • MtgoldsteinMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +110Loss
  • IroncladlocksTotal · Over 7 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Moneyline · Detroit Tigers -128Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +109Loss
  • JoeyBergMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +107Loss
  • Josh720Moneyline · Detroit Tigers -125Win
  • 2387960509Moneyline · Minnesota Twins +107Loss
  • 2387960509Runline · Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+180)Win
  • 3546287243Moneyline · Minnesota Twins +107Loss