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Minnesota Twins Favored to Win Against Los Angeles Angels in Three-Game Series with Bailey Ober as Starting Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins are set to face the Los Angeles Angels in a three-game series starting on Friday at 9:38 p.m. ET. Bailey Ober will be the starting pitcher for the Twins with an ERA of 4.91, while Patrick Sandoval will be starting for the Angels with an ERA of 7.17. Despite being on the road, Minnesota opens as the betting favorite with a line of -110 that has remained unchanged. Please note, this information is provided before Thursday's game concludes for the Twins.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -110 | Angels -103
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+146) | Angels +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 52%.

Minnesota vs Los Angeles Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins will begin their road trip against the Angels on Friday, aiming to improve their struggling offense. The team is currently ranking 28th in batting average, 27th in on-base percentage, and 23rd in slugging percentage in the MLB. On the road, their numbers are even lower, with a batting average of .207 and a slugging percentage of .327. Some players have had success against Angels pitcher Sandoval, including Farmer, Margot, Miranda, and Vazquez.

The Twins will start right-hander Bailey Ober, who has a record of 1-1 with a 4.91 ERA. In his last start against the Tigers, Ober pitched six innings allowing only one run. On the road, he is 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA, giving up eight runs on 12 hits over 7.1 innings in two starts. The Twins currently have a team ERA of 4.07, ranking 19th in the league.

With a power ranking of 27, the Twins are ranked 23rd in offense, scoring an average of 3.74 runs per game, and 15th in defense, allowing an average of 4.35 runs per game. They currently have a record of 11-13 for the season.

Los Angeles Angels Analysis

The Los Angeles Angels recently suffered a 6-5 loss to Baltimore, resulting in a 1-2 series defeat. Left-hander Patrick Sandoval, with a 1-3 record and a 6.75 ERA, will start for the Angels. In their last game, Sandoval allowed seven runs in four innings against the Reds. The team has a 4.45 ERA, ranking 25th in the league. Offensively, the Angels are performing averagely with a .241/.309/.380 slash line, ranking 16th, 19th, and 17th respectively. The Angels have a power ranking of 18 and rank 16th in offense, averaging 4.24 runs per game. Defensively, they are ranked 26th, giving up an average of 4.92 points per game. Overall, the Angels are 10-15 and Minnesota recently defeated them in 1 out of their last 3 matchups.

Minnesota Twins Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have faced challenges this season, even with the exceptional performance from Mike Trout. Conversely, the Minnesota Twins have started the season relatively well. It is recommended to favor Minnesota in this matchup as Angel's pitcher Sandoval has encountered difficulties this season. These difficulties are anticipated to persist. Conversely, the Twins' offense is expected to perform well against the left-handed pitcher. Furthermore, Ober, who has displayed improvement in recent starts, is likely to achieve success in this game. Therefore, taking the Twins on the road is a wise decision given these factors.

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