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Minnesota Twins Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Oakland Athletics Despite Improved Performance

The Minnesota Twins have surged back into contention in the AL Central division after a slow start to the 2024 season. They will face the improving Oakland Athletics in an upcoming series, with Chris Paddack expected to start for the Twins and Joey Estes for the Athletics. Despite the Athletics' record, they have shown significant improvement from the previous year. Minnesota is favored in the matchup with the current betting line at -161.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -161 | Athletics +145
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+100) | Athletics +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 62%.

Minnesota vs Oakland Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have been on a recent hot streak, winning 8 of their last 11 games and closing the gap in the AL Central race. Despite average rankings in offense and defense, they are still striving to improve their performance on the road and make a push for the playoffs. Chris Paddack will take the mound in their upcoming game, hoping to bring consistency to his recent performances. In their last game against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Twins fell short in a close 7-6 loss in extra innings, despite a strong showing from Jose Miranda. With a power ranking of 10 and a 41-34 record for the season, the Twins are looking to continue their upward trajectory.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

Despite an early season surge, the Oakland Athletics have recently struggled, falling to last place in the AL West. While the team has shown improvements, they still rank poorly in batting average and team ERA. With upcoming challenges, there is the potential for a rough season in Oakland. Rookie Joey Estes will be starting for the Athletics, hoping to bounce back from a rough outing against Minnesota in his last start. The team's power ranking is 26, with rankings of 28 for offense and 25 for defense. Overall, the Athletics currently have a record of 28-49. In their last three matchups, Minnesota failed to secure a win against Oakland.

Minnesota Twins Continue to Dominate Oakland Athletics with 4-Game Winning Streak

The Minnesota Twins have demonstrated a dominant performance over the Oakland Athletics in recent years. In their most recent encounter in 2024, the Athletics suffered four consecutive losses to the Twins, with a combined score of 26-16. Rookie starter Joey Estes had a challenging outing against Minnesota, lasting only 2.2 innings and conceding six earned runs. While the upcoming matchup may not showcase such a one-sided result, it is likely that the Twins will secure another significant victory.

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