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Miami Marlins Dominate in Eight-Game Winning Streak, Favored to Beat Struggling Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins will conclude their three-game interleague series on Thursday, with the Marlins currently leading the series 1-0. David Festa will take the mound for the Twins with a 5.40 ERA, while Eury Perez will be the starting pitcher for the Marlins with a 6.19 ERA. The Twins are favored to win with a -116 opening line that has not moved. The game is scheduled for an early 12:10 EST first pitch. Stay tuned for our prediction and follow along for updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -116 | Marlins +101
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+126) | Marlins +1.5 (-152)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 54%.

Minnesota vs Miami Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have struggled to score runs in recent games, losing to both the Tigers and the Marlins without scoring a single run. Despite solid pitching performances, the team has fallen 3-0 and 2-0 in consecutive nights. Currently third in the AL Central, the Twins are 13 games behind the Tigers but only one game behind the Guardians in second place. Willi Castro, the team's left fielder, had one of the two hits against the Marlins in the first game of the series. Byron Buxton leads the team with 19 home runs and 51 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. David Festa will make his 8th start of the season, with a 2-2 record and a 5.40 ERA. The Twins are ranked 19th in offense, 20th in defense, and have a record of 39-45 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins currently have the best win streak in Major League Baseball with eight consecutive wins. Despite being in third place in their division, they are 11 games behind the division leader. Kyle Stowers is leading the team with career-high numbers in home runs and RBIs. Xavier Edwards, the leadoff hitter, has shown consistency at the plate with a high batting average and stolen bases. Nick Fortes also contributed with an RBI in their recent game. Eury Perez, a young right hander, will make his fifth start of the season with a record of 0-2. The Marlins are ranked 17th for offense, scoring an average of 4.30 runs per game, and 28th for defense, giving up an average of 5.21 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Miami went 2-1 against Minnesota.

Miami Marlins Dominate in Eight-Game Winning Streak, Favored to Beat Struggling Minnesota Twins

The Miami Marlins have been performing exceptionally well, currently on an eight-game winning streak as they head into Wednesday's game. This winning momentum is expected to continue as they face the struggling Minnesota Twins, who have not been able to score a run in their last two consecutive games. The Twins' offensive capabilities have significantly declined, evidenced by their lackluster performance in recent games against the Tigers and the Marlins.

Miami's lineup, led by players like Stowers and supported by strong role players, has been consistent in delivering victories. Pitching prospect Eury Perez continues to demonstrate his skill and improvement on the mound. Considering these factors, it is advised to place your bet on the Miami Marlins to emerge victorious in this matchup.

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