Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Washington Nationals will be looking to continue their winning streak as they take on the Minnesota Twins in the final game of their interleague series at Target Field on
Game outlook
The Washington Nationals will be looking to continue their winning streak as they take on the Minnesota Twins in the final game of their interleague series at Target Field on Sunday afternoon. Jake Irvin will be starting for the Nationals, while David Festa will take the mound for the Twins. Washington holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Minnesota. Stay tuned to find out which team comes out on top in this Nationals vs. Twins matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Saturday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nationals +140 | Twins -164
Spread: Nationals +1.5 (-140) | Twins -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 62%.
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are currently experiencing a slump, particularly on the road where they have lost five of their last six games. Despite this, they will aim to turn things around in their upcoming game on Sunday. The team's offensive statistics rank in the middle of the league, with an average of 4.36 runs per game, a .246 batting average, a .312 on-base percentage, and a .391 slugging percentage. CJ Abrams leads the team with a .279 batting average, while James Wood leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, Washington is struggling, giving up an average of 5.40 runs per game, with opponents hitting .265 against them. Their ERA of 5.21 and WHIP of 1.41 rank 28th and 26th in the league, respectively. In his last start, pitcher Irvin allowed five runs in 3.2 innings, resulting in a 10-8 win over the Reds. He holds a 0-1 record with a 2.84 ERA in one game against Minnesota.