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Twins Favored to Win Against Angels in Sunday Matchup at Target Field; Betting Line at -144

On Sunday, the Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The Twins have a strong history of success against the Angels, winning five out of their six matchups last season. With starting pitchers Jose Soriano for the Angels and Joe Ryan for the Twins, Minnesota is favored to win with a betting line of -144. The game is set to start at 1:40 p.m. ET. If you want more information on the Angels vs. Twins prediction, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +131 | Twins -144
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (-156) | Twins -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 59%.

Los Angeles vs Minnesota Stats

Los Angeles Angels

The Los Angeles Angels recently dropped two out of three games to Pittsburgh in their previous series. Starting right-hander José Soriano will take the mound on Sunday against Minnesota, following a tough outing where he allowed five runs in 3.1 innings against the Pirates. The team made significant roster changes during the offseason, adding key players like Kikuchi, Soler, Hendricks, and Jansen to improve both the starting rotation and bullpen. The lineup, led by Mike Trout, has potential with promising young players like Zach Neto and Logan O'Hoppe. The Angels have no new injuries to report for Sunday's game against the Twins. Despite their 12-13 record this season, their power ranking is 24, with a ranking of 21 in offense and 22 in defense, averaging 3.96 runs scored and 4.67 runs allowed per game.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

In their previous series, Minnesota won two out of three games against Chicago (AL). They will start righty Joe Ryan against Los Angeles, who struggled in his last appearance but had a solid season last year. After a strong start to the 2024 MLB season, the Twins faltered down the stretch, finishing with a 7-17 record in their final 24 games. The AL Central is a competitive division, with Cleveland, Detroit, and Kansas City all posing challenges. The Twins will rely on key players like Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis to perform well at the plate, and pitchers like Ryan, Pablo Lopez, and Bailey Ober to excel on the mound. There are no new injuries reported for the upcoming game against the Angels. Despite their struggles, the Twins have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked #26 for offense and #10 for defense in the league. Los Angeles has had the upper hand in their recent matchups against Minnesota, winning all three games.

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