Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Minnesota Twins in game two of their series at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With Houston holding a record of
Game outlook
The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Minnesota Twins in game two of their series at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. With Houston holding a record of 46-42 and Minnesota close behind at 49-39, both teams are looking to secure a win in this matchup. The Astros were 2-4 versus the Twins in 2023 and will send Hunter Brown to the mound with a 4.07 ERA. The Twins will counter with Joe Ryan, who holds a 3.3 ERA. Minnesota is favored in this matchup, opening at -115 with the current line at Minnesota -132. The game is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Astros +120 | Twins -132
Spread: Astros +1.5 (-182) | Twins -1.5 (+160)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 57%.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros secured their third consecutive win yesterday against the Minnesota Twins, with a final score of 13-12. They currently hold a 1-0 record in the three-game series against the Twins. Despite leading the league in batting average at .265, the Astros have been struggling with their pitching this season, ranking 19th overall in ERA at 4.09. In their recent game against Minnesota, the Astros initially had a comfortable lead but allowed seven runs in the ninth inning before relief pitcher Josh Hader saved the game. Right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown, with a record of 6-5 and an ERA of 4.07, is set to start on Saturday. The Astros are ranked 10th in offense, 12th in defense, and have a 81-81 record overall, with a power ranking of 5.