Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals Betting Picks & Predictions
The MLB regular season is underway with an early American League Central division showdown between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals on Monday, April 7. The
Game outlook
The MLB regular season is underway with an early American League Central division showdown between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals on Monday, April 7. The Twins, with a record of 77-85, are looking to bounce back from an extra innings loss to the Astros, while the Royals are coming off a win against Baltimore. Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, with Michael Lorenzen starting for the Royals. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 P.M. EST, with Kansas City as the betting favorite at -117.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Twins +103 | Royals -117
Spread: Twins +1.5 (-200) | Royals -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 54%.
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins have had a rough start to their season, currently standing at 77-85 overall. After losing four consecutive games, they were able to secure a series win against the White Sox before losing two out of three games to the Astros. In their latest game, they suffered a 9-7 loss to Houston in 10 innings due to poor bullpen performance. Simeon Woods Richardson will be starting for the team in the upcoming game. Matt Wallner leads the team in batting average, while Harrison Bader leads in RBIs and home runs. With a power ranking of 29, the Twins are ranked 25th in offense and defense, scoring an average of 3.14 runs per game and allowing 5.29 runs per game.