Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros Betting Picks & Predictions
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros will face off in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Simeon Woods Richardson will be the starting pitcher
Game outlook
The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros will face off in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Simeon Woods Richardson will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, while Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros. With Minnesota coming off a 6-1 victory on Friday, Houston is favored to win with opening odds of -133 that have not changed.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Twins +121 | Astros -133
Spread: Twins +1.5 (-175) | Astros -1.5 (+154)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 57%.
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Twins will have Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound in their upcoming game against Houston. Woods Richardson has been impressive, only allowing two or fewer runs in all but one outing this season. He has a 2.70 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP, with a 2-0 record and 30 strikeouts in 40 innings pitched. This will be his first meeting against the Astros. Minnesota is currently on a challenging road trip, but have rebounded from a seven-game losing streak by winning three consecutive series. Carlos Correa has been performing well at the plate, with a strong OPS in May and 19 RBIs in 40 games. The team is averaging 4.45 runs per game and has a 4.08 ERA. With a power ranking of 21, the Twins are ranked 11 in offense, 15 in defense, and have a 77-85 record this season.