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Minnesota Twins to Face Los Angeles Dodgers in Interleague Matchup at Dodger Stadium: Dodgers Favored as Moneyline Favorites

On Monday, July 21, the Minnesota Twins will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in an interleague matchup at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. The Dodgers have historically had the upper hand in this series, winning two out of three games last year and dominating the Twins in previous matchups. Our prediction for this game favors the Dodgers, who are currently the -175 moneyline favorites with a total of 9.0 runs. Stay tuned for more MLB picks for Monday's card and catch the action starting at 10:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +175 | Dodgers -208
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-115) | Dodgers -1.5 (-105)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 68%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins faced the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, aiming to avoid a sweep after starting the second half of the season with consecutive losses. The Twins are currently behind in the wild card race in the American League and have struggled both offensively and defensively. David Festa is set to pitch against the Dodgers on Monday night, carrying a 3-3 record with a 5.25 ERA this season. Despite his lack of experience against the Dodgers, Festa has a mixed track record in interleague play.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Milwaukee Brewers in a three-game series, losing the first two games and hoping to avoid a sweep in the third. Despite the losses, the Dodgers remain at the top of the NL West standings, ahead of the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. The Dodgers have a high-scoring offense, averaging 5.30 runs per game, but their pitching has struggled, giving up 4.64 runs per game. Shohei Ohtani is set to start for the Dodgers in their upcoming game against the Minnesota Twins. Ohtani has pitched well this season, with a 2.08 ERA in three career starts against the Twins. The current Twins lineup has had some success against Ohtani in the past.

Dodgers vs Twins: Pressure on Ohtani as Dodgers bullpen battles struggles

Shohei Ohtani demonstrated an impressive performance last outing against the Giants, throwing three scoreless innings while striking out four batters and allowing only one hit and walk. The Dodgers are exercising caution with Ohtani and limiting his pitch count for the time being. Despite this, there is an expectation for Ohtani to deliver a strong performance against the Twins, placing pressure on the Dodgers’ bullpen to close out the game successfully. In July, the Dodgers’ bullpen has struggled, maintaining a 5.25 ERA, 5.09 FIP, and 1.40 WHIP. Conversely, the Twins’ bullpen has performed more consistently with a 3.63 ERA, 3.32 FIP, and 1.37 WHIP. The Dodgers may have an advantage over the Twins due to concerns surrounding David Festa’s recent performances, where he has struggled with a 5.68 ERA in three out of his last five starts. It is anticipated that Festa will struggle against the Dodgers' offensive lineup.

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