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Minnesota Twins Expected to Continue Winning Streak Against the Baltimore Orioles in Final Game of Series

The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Minnesota Twins in the final game of their three-game series at Target Field on Thursday. The Orioles, currently sitting in last place in the AL East, lost to the Twins in the opening game of the series and will be missing several key players in their lineup. The Twins, coming off three straight wins, are looking to continue their momentum with Joe Ryan on the mound. Betting odds favor Minnesota to come out on top in this matchup, with Dean Kremer set to start for the Orioles. Follow along for a detailed prediction on the outcome of the game between the Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +133 | Twins -154
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-155) | Twins -1.5 (+135)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 61%.

Baltimore vs Minnesota Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles are currently struggling in several key statistical categories, including slugging percentage, runs scored, batting average, and on-base percentage. Ryan O'Hearn and Cedric Mullins lead the team in home runs, while Mullins also leads in RBI. The team has faced challenges on the mound, with numerous pitchers on the injured list, resulting in a low number of quality starts, a high ERA, and batting average against. Despite a few standout players, the Orioles have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 20 in offense and 28 in defense. Overall, Baltimore has a record of 13-21 this season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins currently rank 18th in runs scored, 21st in slugging percentage, 22nd in batting average, and 23rd in on-base percentage. Byron Buxton leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Trevor Larnach and Ty France follow closely behind. The Twins have multiple players with 12 or more RBI and have recorded 97 extra base hits in 36 games. On the mound, Minnesota ranks 9th in ERA and WHIP, with Joe Ryan leading the team in strikeouts and ERA. Despite their offensive struggles, the Twins have a solid defense and are currently 16-20 overall with a power ranking of 7. They recently faced off against Baltimore, winning 2 out of 3 matchups.

Baltimore Orioles Struggle While Minnesota Twins Thrive in Recent Games

Baltimore has faced challenges in their recent games, losing 10 out of their last 14 overall and eight out of their last nine on the road. On the other hand, Minnesota has been performing well at home with an 8-1 record in their last nine games. The Orioles have been struggling on the mound, largely due to injuries with 12 pitchers on the injured list. They currently rank 30th in both ERA and batting average against, as well as 29th in WHIP. In contrast, the Twins have been more successful on the mound, ranking 9th in both ERA and WHIP. Baltimore's Dean Kremer had a standout performance in his last game, but consistency has been an issue for him this season. Meanwhile, Minnesota's Joe Ryan has been performing consistently well, with a 2.92 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP, and has only allowed one run or less in five out of seven starts.

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