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Minnesota Twins vs Milwaukee Brewers: Intra-league Battle for Division Supremacy Begins This Weekend

This weekend, the Minnesota Twins will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in an intra-league battle as both teams vie for the top spot in their respective divisions. The Twins are currently in the hunt for the American League Central Division, while the Brewers are aiming for success in the National League. The match is crucial for both clubs as they look to keep pace with their divisional rivals. Pablo Lopez will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, while the Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitcher. The game is scheduled to start at 7:15 P.M. EST. Minnesota opens as the favorite with a betting line of -111. Please note that this preview was written prior to Friday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -111 | Brewers -101
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+152) | Brewers +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 53%.

Minnesota vs Milwaukee Stats

Minnesota Twins

Currently, the Minnesota Twins are holding fourth place in the American League Central division, trailing the divisional lead by just five games. While the team has struggled on the road this season with a below .500 record, they are coming into Friday night's game on a hot streak, having won 11 consecutive games. Saturday's game will be a tough test for the Twins to continue their winning streak. Pablo Lopez will be pitching for Minnesota with a 3-2 record and a 2.77 ERA this season. Despite a solid road ERA of 1.96, the Twins have only won one out of four games when Lopez has started away from home. Offensively, the Twins are hitting .239 this season, ranking 19th in the league in batting average and 20th in home runs hit. However, they have shown improvement in May, hitting .255 for the month. With a power ranking of 5, Minnesota's offense is ranked 17th and defense is ranked 5th, with a season record of 24-20.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers currently hold the third spot in the National League Central Division as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Twins on Friday night. With a strong home record, the Brewers have struggled on the road losing three of their last four series. The team has not yet announced a starting pitcher for Saturday's game, but their rotation holds an ERA of 4.15 this season, with a lower 3.38 ERA when pitching at home. Despite a solid performance against National League opponents, the Brewers rank eighth worst in hitting with a .233 average. However, they have shown the ability to manufacture runs in clutch situations, hitting .255 with runners in scoring position. The team currently has a power ranking of 22 and ranks 15th in offense, scoring an average of 4.39 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Twins emerged victorious with a 2-1 record against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers poised to dominate at home against struggling Minnesota Twins

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated superior performance when competing at their home ballpark this season, with their pitching staff excelling and maintaining a home ERA of 3.38. In contrast, the Minnesota lineup has faced difficulties generating runs, ranking 20th in hits and posting a road batting average of .224. Despite the anticipated competitiveness of the game, Pablo Lopez's impressive ERA of 2.77 presents an opportunity for the Brewers to secure a victory. Additionally, the Brewers have proven adept at hitting .255 with runners in scoring position, providing them with a potential advantage in this matchup. Therefore, it is advisable to support the Brewers to cover the spread in this game.

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