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Mets and Twins Set to Break Tie in Series Showdown

The New York Mets and Minnesota Twins will face off in the continuation of their series on Tuesday evening, with the game set to begin at 7:10 PM Eastern. The teams are currently tied at two wins each over the last four games. David Festa (ERA: 8.16) will take the mound for the Twins, while Sean Manaea (ERA: 3.74) will start for the Mets. New York is the early betting favorite, with the opening line at -136 and the current line at New York -120. Please note that this article was written before Monday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +106 | Mets -120
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-185) | Mets -1.5 (+161)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota vs New York Stats

Minnesota Twins

In the series finale against the Tigers, the Twins secured a 5-0 victory with strong performances from Willi Castro and Manuel Margot, who each contributed three hits. Bailey Ober pitched an impressive game, allowing only one hit and striking out 11 over eight innings. Looking ahead to game two, RHP David Festa will make his third start of the season after moving between the majors and AAA. Despite an 8.16 ERA, Festa has shown potential but has struggled in night starts and allowing home runs. Minnesota's offense has been consistent, averaging 4.86 runs per game and hitting above .250, although their performance on the road has been weaker. In June, the team hit 37 homers in 27 games, but has slightly cooled off in July. Despite this, the Twins remain in the top 10 in home run rate and league-leading in doubles hit per game. With a power ranking of 15, the Twins are ranked 6th in offense, 17th in defense, and currently hold a 58-47 season record.

New York Mets Analysis

In their recent games against Atlanta, the New York Mets struggled to score runs, only managing to score two in their final two games. However, Pete Alonso stood out with a two-run homer in game three. LHP Sean Manaea is set to start for the Mets in the upcoming game, with a strong record against the Twins in his last three starts. The Mets have had a decent offensive season, averaging 4.82 runs per game and sitting around the top 10 in overall batting average. However, they have struggled at home and in July, hitting below their season average. Despite their ability to hit the long ball, the Mets' offense can sometimes lack consistency. The Mets currently hold a power ranking of 2 and have a 56-50 overall record, while the Minnesota Twins recently won 2 out of 3 games against the Mets.

Manaea looks to dominate struggling Twins as Mets' potent offense aims for victory

Manaea has a history of pitching effectively against Minnesota, and he will be tasked with facing a Twins team that has been struggling offensively as of late. Although the New York team has experienced some difficulties this month, their batting performance still exceeds their season average. Additionally, the Mets' offense ranks in the top 10 in terms of home runs, doubles, and strikeouts per game. It is anticipated that they will regain their momentum, particularly with the support of their home crowd. Consider placing a wager on the Mets to win the game.

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