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Twins Aim to Secure Series Win Against Athletics in Game 1 of Doubleheader at Target Field

The Minnesota Twins will aim to secure a series win against the Oakland Athletics in Game 1 of their doubleheader at Target Field on Sunday afternoon. Bailey Ober will start for the Twins, while JP Sears will take the mound for the Athletics. Despite Minnesota's recent dominance over Oakland, both teams will be looking to come out on top in this matchup. The Twins are favored to win, with no movement in the betting line since opening. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +144 | Twins -157
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-146) | Twins -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 61%.

Oakland vs Minnesota Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have struggled recently, losing their last seven games and averaging 3.57 runs per game. Their batting average is 29th in the league at .219, while their pitching has given up 4.21 runs per game. They will need to improve in both areas to turn their performance around. Abraham Toro leads the team with a .262 batting average, while Brent Rooker leads in home runs and RBI. With a power ranking of 24, the Athletics are ranked 29th in offense and 24th in defense. Make informed choices by selecting the top Baseball Handicappers.

Minnesota Twins Analysis

The Minnesota Twins have rebounded from a recent loss to the Rockies with three consecutive victories, placing them in third in the AL Central standings, 1.5 games behind the Kansas City Royals. They will aim to narrow this gap with a win on Sunday, which would mark their fourth straight win. Currently, the Twins are averaging 4.57 runs per game, with a .239 batting average that ranks 18th in the league. Their pitching has struggled, allowing 4.13 runs per game on average. Leading players include Carlos Correa with a .298 batting average, Ryan Jeffers with 12 home runs and 36 RBI. In their last matchup against Pittsburgh, starter Ober gave up four runs in 4.2 innings, emphasizing the need for a strong pitching performance moving forward. The team has a power ranking of 13 and sits at #10 for offense and #17 for defense. Despite a recent loss to Oakland, Minnesota maintains a record of 38-32. For sports betting, it is recommended to research top sportsbook promos before placing bets.

Twins Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Athletics

The Minnesota Twins have been on a hot streak, winning five of their last six games with a strong offensive showing, scoring at least five runs in five of those games. With Sears’ recent pitching struggles, giving up nine runs in his last three starts and 11 runs in his last three road starts, the Twins should continue their offensive success in this upcoming game.

Conversely, the Oakland Athletics have been struggling, losing seven of their last eight games and six consecutive road games. They have only scored 11 runs in their last three road games. Ober, who has allowed seven runs in his last two starts, has shown strong performance against the Athletics in the past, not allowing a run in their previous encounter. Expect the Athletics’ offensive struggles to persist and for Minnesota to cover the run line convincingly.

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