Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros are set to face off in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon. The Twins recently won three out of four games
Game outlook
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros are set to face off in the second game of a three-game series on Saturday afternoon. The Twins recently won three out of four games against the Royals, while the Astros lost three out of four against the Mariners. This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season. Joe Ryan will be starting for the Twins with a 2.96 ERA, while Framber Valdez will be on the mound for the Astros with a 4.34 ERA. The game will take place at Minute Maid Park in Houston with a 4:10 EST first pitch. Houston is currently favored to win at -125.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Twins +114 | Astros -125
Spread: Twins +1.5 (-190) | Astros -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 56%.
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have been making strides in the AL Central standings, winning three of four games against the Royals. The Twins and Astros are currently tied for third place in their respective divisions, with the Central division outperforming the West. The Minnesota offense has been strong, scoring four or more runs in three of their four recent games, with Ryan Jeffers leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Willi Castro is their top contact hitter and versatile fielder, while Carlos Correa provides power from the second spot in the lineup. Joe Ryan will be making his 12th start of the season, boasting impressive stats with a 2.96 ERA and 73 strikeouts. The Twins currently have a power ranking of 21, ranking 12th in offense and 15th in defense, with a 31-25 record for the season.