Twins Expected to Dominate Royals in Tuesday Matchup at Target Field
The Kansas City Royals will be facing off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT. The Royals, with a record of
Game outlook
The Kansas City Royals will be facing off against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Tuesday with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT. The Royals, with a record of 34-20 SU, will have lefty Cole Ragans on the mound, sporting a 34-21 record with a 3.34 ERA this season. The Twins, holding a record of 28-24 SU, will counter with righty Simeon Woods Richardson, who is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in seven starts. The Royals are the betting favorite at -117, with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Royals -117 | Twins +107
Spread: Royals -1.5 (+140) | Twins +1.5 (-165)
Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 54%.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals enter this series with strong momentum, winning eight of their last ten games. However, they are currently 2.5 games out of first place in the AL Central. The Royals rank 9th in OBP, 8th in OPS, 16th in home runs, and 4th in RBI in the league. Their pitching staff boasts a 3.33 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Ragans will be pitching for KC, coming off a stellar performance in which he held Detroit scoreless with 12 strikeouts in six innings. Despite a couple of rough outings, Ragans has generally been difficult to score against this season. Kansas City has a power ranking of 3 and is excelling in offense, defense, and with a 34-21 record this season. The top online sportsbooks offer bonuses that can increase potential winnings for users.