Oakland Athletics vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 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.