Minnesota Twins vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions
The Minnesota Twins will face off against the Seattle Mariners in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday night. Righty Bailey Ober will be pitching for the Twins,
Game outlook
The Minnesota Twins will face off against the Seattle Mariners in the opening game of a three-game series on Friday night. Righty Bailey Ober will be pitching for the Twins, while the Mariners will send right-hander Logan Gilbert to the mound. The Twins are coming off a big win over the Diamondbacks, while the Mariners had a day off. Seattle is the betting favorite with the current line at -125.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Twins +114 | Mariners -125
Spread: Twins +1.5 (-200) | Mariners -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 56%.
Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently holding the second spot in the AL Central with a 77-85 record. The team boasts a .744 team OPS, ranking them fifth in MLB, and averages 4.84 runs per game. Shortstop Carlos Correa has been a standout player with an .874 OPS and 41 runs scored. Despite right-hander Bailey Ober's struggles, he recently pitched a complete game and secured a win against the Oakland Athletics with 10 strikeouts and allowing only two runs on four hits. In terms of power ranking, the Twins are ranked 8th overall, with an offense ranked 8th (scoring an average of 4.74 runs per game) and a defense ranked 17th (allowing an average of 4.38 runs per game).