Oakland Athletics vs
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Oakland Athletics look to bounce back against Minnesota Twins in Friday matchup, Twins favored to dominate on runline

The Oakland Athletics (26-44, 5th AL West) will face off against the Minnesota Twins (36-32, 3rd AL Central) in the second game of their four-game series on Friday. The Athletics are looking to bounce back after being swept by the Padres, while the Twins are coming off a series win against the Rockies. Mitch Spence (3.68 ERA) will take the mound for Oakland, while Simeon Woods Richardson (2.84 ERA) will pitch for Minnesota. The game is scheduled to take place at 7:40 EST at Target Field in Minneapolis. Minnesota is the favorite with the opening line at -175, with the current line at -173.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +151 | Twins -173
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-140) | Twins -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 63%.

Oakland vs Minnesota Stats

Oakland Athletics

Despite a recent string of losses, the Oakland Athletics find themselves in last place in the AL West, trailing the Angels by a game and a half and the Mariners by 14 games. In their latest game against the Padres, Zack Gelof had an RBI double in the 8th inning, but the team ultimately lost 5-4. Gelof, the second baseman, has 5 home runs and 14 RBIs on the year with a .194 batting average. The team's top hitter, Brent Rooker, leads in home runs and RBIs with a .263 batting average, typically playing left field. Shae Langeliers, the catcher, has 31 RBIs and 12 home runs. JJ Bleday has 9 home runs and 24 RBIs on the season. Mitch Spence, who will make his 6th start of the season, has an ERA of 3.68 with 40 strikeouts and 13 walks. The team is currently ranked 29th in offense, 23rd in defense, and has a 26-45 record for the season.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins showed a strong offensive performance in their recent game against the Colorado Rockies, scoring 17 runs and securing a victory. Despite trailing the second place Royals by three games in the AL Central, they maintain the third spot in the division. The standout player in the game was Carlos Santana, the first baseman, who had a four-RBI night. Santana is second on the team in home runs behind Ryan Jeffers, who has 12. Willi Castro boasts the best batting average on the team at .260. Simeon Woods Richardson, the right handed pitcher, will be making his 11th start of the season. The Twins have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 9th for offense, averaging 4.53 runs per game. They have a record of 37-32 overall. In their last three matchups, Oakland went 2-1 against Minnesota. Be sure to check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos.

Minnesota Twins Offense Thriving, Favored to Dominate Oakland Athletics on the Runline

The Minnesota Twins offense has shown significant improvement recently, with the team finding a successful lineup that is producing results on the field. Despite sending Kirilloff down to the minor leagues due to a slump, the Twins managed to score an impressive 17 runs in their recent game against Colorado. Winning three out of their last four games, the Twins have been consistently outscoring their opponents by two or more runs, effectively covering the runline. Pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson, a promising young talent at 23 years old, has shown growth in his performance by pitching deeper into games and increasing his confidence on the mound. Facing an Oakland offense that ranks 28th in run production and 29th in team batting average, Richardson is poised for success. With Oakland starting Spence, who has struggled recently with a 1-4 record in his last five starts, the Twins are favored to come out on top. Consider taking the Twins on the runline for this matchup.

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