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Detroit Tigers Set to Face Minnesota Twins in Divisional Matchup; Twins Look to Maintain Winning Record

In a divisional matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins, the Tigers (7-5) are set to face off against the Twins (4-9) on Saturday afternoon. Jackson Jobe will be starting for the Tigers, while Chris Paddack takes the mound for the Twins. Minnesota had a winning record against Detroit last season, going 7-6 in their matchups. The Twins are currently the betting favorites at -111, with the line remaining steady. Will Jackson Jobe secure his first win of the season? Stay tuned for the Tigers vs. Twins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -101 | Twins -111
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-196) | Twins -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Detroit vs Minnesota Stats

Detroit Tigers

Jackson Jobe, one of the top pitching prospects in the big leagues, will take the mound for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Despite some early season struggles, Jobe has shown promise with his elite slider. The Tigers have had a solid start to the season, rebounding from an opening series sweep by the Dodgers to win three consecutive series. Detroit's offense has been strong, led by Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson, who have been hitting home runs and driving in runs. Riley Greene and Gleybar Torres have also been key contributors. With a power ranking of 4, the Tigers are ranked 8th in offense and 10th in defense, averaging 4.92 runs per game and a 3.50 ERA. Detroit currently holds a 7-5 record this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins will face Chris Paddack on the mound, who has struggled in his two recent outings. Paddack has given up a total of 13 runs in just 7.1 innings pitched against the White Sox and Astros. Although he managed to limit Detroit to one run in a previous meeting, the veteran has not been consistent throughout his career, posting a 4.99 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP last season.

The Minnesota Twins themselves have had a shaky start to the season, with only one series win and losses to the Cardinals, Astros, and Royals. Byron Buxton, in particular, has been struggling at the plate, with one home run, four RBIs, and a .502 OPS. Despite recording five RBIs against the Tigers last season, Buxton's performance so far has not matched his outstanding .859 OPS from the previous year.

Currently, the Minnesota Twins are ranked 29th in power ranking, with their offense ranking 22nd by scoring an average of 3.50 runs per game. Their defense is ranked 15th, giving up an average of 4.42 points per game. Overall, the Twins have a 4-9 record and have recently lost two out of three matchups against Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Struggling on the Road, Minnesota Twins Ready to Capitalize

The Detroit Tigers have shown success in their recent games, however, they have struggled on the road this season with a 2-4 record. The Minnesota Twins emerged victorious in the season series against Detroit last year. Although Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe is a highly-regarded prospect, he has yet to find his rhythm, allowing six runs (five earned) in nine innings this season. Jobe struggled with a 6.00 ERA in two Triple-A appearances last year, indicating that he still needs time to develop. On the other hand, Twins pitcher Chris Paddack limited Detroit to just one run in 5.2 innings in their only previous encounter. Paddack has displayed strong performances at home, boasting a 3.61 ERA and a 4-1 record last season. Minnesota has emerged victorious in four of Paddack's last five home starts.

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