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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 9, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET

Venue: Target Field — Minneapolis, Minnesota

Article updated Apr 8, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In the continuation of their three-game series, the 2023 division winners, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, will face off at Target Field this Tuesday at 7:40 p.m.

Game outlook

In the continuation of their three-game series, the 2023 division winners, Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins, will face off at Target Field this Tuesday at 7:40 p.m. EDT, weather permitting. Both teams are looking to make a statement in April and continue their success into the postseason. Tyler Glasnow will be starting for the Dodgers with a 3.18 ERA, while Louie Varland will be on the mound for the Twins with a 6.75 ERA. The Dodgers are the betting favorite with opening odds of -163 that have remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Dodgers -163 | Twins +148

Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (+103) | Twins +1.5 (-114)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 62%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Dodgers experienced a tough road series against the Cubs, losing two out of three games despite strong offensive performance. Tyler Glasnow will be relied on to lead the pitching staff following a mixed start with the team. The bullpen, despite some struggles, has shown promise according to Fangraphs. Offensively, the team has been producing well, with Mookie Betts leading in hitting stats and the Dodgers ranking highly in various offensive categories. With a strong record of 8-4 and a power ranking of 7, the team will now face the challenge of a trip to Target Field.

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Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins faced early challenges against their rival Guardians, dropping the first two games of the series before the finale was postponed. Pitcher Louie Varland will attempt to start a winning streak on Tuesday after allowing six hits and three runs in his season debut. The Twins' bullpen has had a strong start to the season with an MLB-best ERA, but the offense has struggled, ranking near the bottom in several categories. Despite their slow start, the Twins will need to regroup against the Dodgers. The Twins currently have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked #26 for offense, averaging only 3.00 runs per game. They have a 3-4 record overall. In their last three matchups, the Los Angeles Dodgers went 1-2 against the Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins Prepare to Face Strong Los Angeles Dodgers Lineup in Tough Matchup

The Minnesota Twins are facing a tough challenge against the Los Angeles Dodgers in this upcoming game. The Dodgers have shown strong offensive performance early in the season, while the Twins have struggled to produce runs. On the pitching side, Tyler Glasnow has been a reliable starter for the Twins, but the lack of run support has led to losses. With the Dodgers' powerful lineup, the game is expected to be a difficult matchup for Minnesota. Based on the current trends, it is advised to take the Dodgers to win by at least two runs.

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SportsJaw Dodgers vs Twins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Dodgers vs Twins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers-163 → -181Moved
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Twins+148 → +159Moved
  • Spread · Los Angeles Dodgers-1.5 (+103) → -1.5 (-113)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Twins+1.5 (-114) → +1.5 (-105)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-2-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Twins
77-85 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-09T02:35:26.175Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-08Los Angeles Dodgers 4 · Minnesota Twins 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Minnesota Twins 6-3

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Minnesota Twins 6-3 on April 9, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. Los Angeles Dodgers' strongest period was the 4th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 (-113) spread, Los Angeles Dodgers covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MikeVargasMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -163Win
  • DrpaulMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +148Loss
  • StevedMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +148Loss
  • SfdanMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -163Win
  • RainmanTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • BadmanMoneyline · Minnesota Twins +148Loss
  • Novacek84Moneyline · Minnesota Twins +154Loss
  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers +154Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • Tbone91Total · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -179Win
  • MackintoshMoneyline · Los Angeles Dodgers -178Win