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Minnesota Twins Set to Face Arizona Diamondbacks in Series Finale at Home, Diamondbacks Favored in Betting Odds

The Arizona Diamondbacks will be closing their series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled for 3:40 PM Eastern. The Twins have won three of the last four games between these two teams. None None will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, while Jordan Montgomery will be starting for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is currently the betting favorite, opening at -125 and the current line is Arizona -110. Please note that this article was written before Wednesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -104 | Diamondbacks -110
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-200) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+173)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 52%.

Minnesota vs Arizona Stats

Minnesota Twins

In the series opener, the Minnesota Twins fell short to the Diamondbacks despite a late-game rally. Byron Buxton stood out with a home run and three RBIs, while Joe Ryan pitched six innings allowing four runs. RHP Chris Paddock will take the mound in the series finale, aiming to improve on his recent performances. Minnesota's offense has been strong in June, hitting around .280 with 32 home runs in 22 games. The Twins will need to maintain their plate discipline to continue their success at the plate. With a power ranking of 8 and a record of 44-36, Minnesota is ranked 9 in offense and 17 in defense in the league.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks had a strong performance in their recent game, with a quick 4-0 lead after two innings. Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll both had two hits, with Marte adding a home run and three RBIs. Brandon Pfaadt started and allowed four runs on five hits over 6.1 innings. LHP Jordan Montgomery is set to start the next game, with a record of 6-4 and an ERA of 5.71. Arizona's offense is ranked 7th in the league, averaging 4.72 runs per game. Despite some weaknesses in defense, the team has been hitting well this month. They will look to continue their strong offensive performance in the upcoming game against Minnesota.

Twins Showing Strong Offense and Pitching Dominance Heading into upcoming Matches

The Twins have demonstrated strong performance at the plate this month, supported by the reliable pitching of Paddock, particularly in afternoon games. Conversely, Montgomery has shown vulnerability in both day games and home games this season. The Twins have excelled in recent games and are currently ranked in the top five for both home runs and doubles hit per game. This trend is expected to persist in upcoming matches. Consider betting on Minnesota ML.

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