Los Angeles Angels vs
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Twins Set to Take on Angels in Weekend Series, Betting Odds Favor Minnesota

The Minnesota Twins (9-16) are set to host the Los Angeles Angels (12-12) in the first game of their upcoming three-game series on Friday. Starting pitchers will be Kyle Hendricks for the Angels and Pablo Lopez for the Twins. With Minnesota opening as the betting favorite at -190 and the current line at Minnesota -195, it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this matchup. Stay tuned for our Angels vs Twins prediction and MLB betting picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +175 | Twins -195
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-127) | Twins -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 66%.

Los Angeles vs Minnesota Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have had a rough stretch, losing seven of their last nine games and falling to fourth place in the AL West. The team's offense has struggled, ranking towards the bottom in various statistical categories such as runs per game, OPS, and batting average. Despite this, the Angels have shown power at the plate, ranking fourth in home runs in MLB. Mike Trout has been a standout player, leading the team in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, Kyle Hendricks will take the mound with a 0-2 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP. The bullpen has also struggled, ranking 26th in team ERA. Overall, the Angels are ranked 21st in offense, 24th in defense, with a power ranking of 24 and a season record of 12-12.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins have had a challenging start to the season, currently sitting in fourth place in the AL Central with a record of 9-16. Offensively, the team has struggled in several key areas, ranking near the bottom in runs per game, batting average, OPS, home runs, and stolen bases. While Byron Buxton has shown some strong performances at the plate, no player has truly carried the load. On the mound, Pablo Lopez has been a solid performer with a 1.62 ERA and 1.02 WHIP. The Twins bullpen ranks 13th with a 3.59 ERA. Overall, the Twins have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 25th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a record of 9-16. In their last three matchups with Los Angeles, the Twins went 2-1.

Minnesota Twins' Starting Pitching Gives Them Competitive Advantage Over Struggling Los Angeles Team

The Minnesota Twins have faced challenges this season, however, they possess a competitive advantage in starting pitching, with Lopez leading the way. Their strong pitching performance is expected to carry over into the later innings of the game. On the other hand, the Los Angeles team has encountered difficulties on the road, losing their last four games by a margin of at least two runs each time. Given the unfavorable moneyline odds, a more strategic approach would be to support the Twins runline.

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