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Baltimore Orioles Set to Face Minnesota Twins in Series Finale at Target Field

The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins are scheduled to conclude their three-game series on Thursday at Target Field. The Twins have secured two wins in the series so far, winning the first game 6-3 and the second double-header contest 8-6. Chris Paddack will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, while Tomoyuki Sugano will be starting for the Orioles. Baltimore is the betting favorite with an opening line of -135, which has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +122 | Orioles -135
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-182) | Orioles -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 57%.

Minnesota vs Baltimore Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Baltimore Orioles are currently facing challenges in the 2021 season, as they sit in last place in the AL East. Their offense ranks poorly in several key categories, such as runs per game, batting average, and OPS. Gunnar Henderson leads the team in batting average, while Cedric Mullins leads in home runs and RBI. The Orioles' pitching has also been struggling, with a high team ERA and WHIP. Minnesota, on the other hand, is ranked 21st in offense, 5th in defense, and has a record of 21-20 this season, with a power ranking of 5.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Minnesota Twins are currently fourth in the AL Central, but are within striking distance of the division-leading Tigers. While their offense has been lackluster, with mediocre rankings in runs per game and batting average, Byron Buxton has been a standout player with impressive numbers. The real strength of the team lies in their pitching staff, which ranks among the best in baseball in ERA and WHIP. Starting pitcher Chris Paddack will take the mound on Thursday, with a stronger performance at home compared to road games. The Twins' bullpen also ranks fifth in MLB for ERA. In contrast, the Baltimore Orioles have a power ranking of 29 and struggle both offensively and defensively, with a losing record overall. Minnesota has recently struggled in matchups against Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles' Pitching Strength Gives Them Edge Over Minnesota Twins in Upcoming Matchup

The Minnesota Twins have demonstrated strong performance as a team, however, following their recent doubleheader sweep, the Baltimore Orioles appear to have a favorable position. The Orioles have achieved victories in Sugano's previous three road starts, with him pitching a minimum of seven innings in three out of his last five outings. This provides Baltimore with a significant advantage on the pitching front for a majority of the game. Despite Chris Paddack's recent solid performances, the Twins have only secured two wins in his starts this season. Consequently, I am inclined to support Baltimore as the more favorable choice in this matchup.

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