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Tampa Bay Rays on a Winning Streak, Poised for Victory Over Minnesota in Series Finale

The Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays will conclude their three-game series in the American League on Wednesday, with Tampa Bay winning the first game 7-2. This is the first series between the teams this season. Pablo Lopez will start for the Twins with a 2.31 ERA, while Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays with a 2.60 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:10 EST. Minnesota is the betting favorite at -106. Stay tuned for our Twins vs. Rays prediction and check out our top picks.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays -104 | Twins -106
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-184) | Twins -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 51%.

Tampa Bay vs Minnesota Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

In a tight AL Central division race, the Minnesota Twins have fallen to third place behind the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians. The Chicago White Sox are struggling in the basement. Despite a recent two-run home run by Carlos Correa, the Twins lost their latest game against an opponent. The shortstop has been performing well lately, with four home runs and 16 RBIs this season. With Byron Buxton still on the injured list, Trevor Larnach and Ty France have stepped up with impressive offensive stats. Pablo Lopez will be starting his 10th game of the season for the team, with a solid record and ERA. On the other hand, Tampa Bay has a power ranking of 6 and excels defensively, allowing an average of 3.35 points per game. They have a record of 28-24 this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

In the AL East, the standings are mirroring those of the AL Central, with the Yankees leading the pack and the Orioles falling to fifth. The Rays are currently in second place, six games behind the Yankees, while Toronto and Boston are closely packed in the middle section of the standings. Jonathan Aranda's three-run homer in the first game of their set helped propel the team to victory. With a .302 batting average, seven home runs, and 28 RBIs, Aranda is a key player for the team. Brandon Lowe leads in home runs with ten and shares the team lead in RBIs with 29. Yandy Diaz, with 29 RBIs and seven home runs, is expected to return to the lineup after being a healthy scratch. Drew Rasmussen, with a 3-4 record and a 2.60 ERA, will be making his 11th start of the season as the team faces off against Minnesota. The Twins have a power ranking of 11 and rank #20 in offense, scoring an average of 4.08 points per game, and #10 in defense, giving up an average of 3.85 points per game. Tampa Bay recently went 2-1 in their last three matchups against Minnesota.

Tampa Bay Rays on a Winning Streak, Poised for Victory Over Minnesota

The Tampa Bay Rays currently hold a winning streak of six consecutive games, including a recent sweep of the Blue Jays. With the return of Josh Lowe to the lineup, the team has regained full strength and flexibility. Despite Yandy Diaz's absence in Monday's game, the Rays still managed a 7-2 victory. Pitcher Rasmussen has displayed consistent performance in his last two outings, having not allowed an earned run in his last 12 innings on the mound. With Minnesota missing their top power hitter, Buxton, the Rays are poised for another win on Wednesday. Therefore, it is recommended to place your bet on the Tampa Bay Rays for an early victory over Minnesota.

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