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Tigers vs. Twins Divisional Series Opener: Can Minnesota Keep the Score Within a Run?

The Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the Minnesota Twins in a divisional series, with the Tigers currently holding a lead in the season series. The Tigers will have Tarik Skubal as their starting pitcher while the Twins will have Bailey Ober on the mound. The prediction for the series opener is whether Minnesota can keep the score within a run. For more insights and analysis on the Tigers vs. Twins matchup, stay tuned.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -206 | Twins +175
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (-120) | Twins +1.5 (+100)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 67%.

Detroit Tigers

Tarik Skubal will be starting on Friday evening for the Detroit Tigers. Despite a rare bad outing last weekend, he remains a Cy Young candidate with impressive stats, including a 2.35 ERA and 0.86 WHIP. The Tigers are currently leading their division and battling for the best record in the AL. Kerry Carpenter has been a standout offensive player with 10 RBIs and a 1.01 OPS this month. Spencer Torkelson and Dillon Dingler have also contributed power and solid hitting. The pitching staff has a 3.88 ERA, ranking them 15th in the league.

Minnesota Twins

Bailey Ober will be the starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, despite recent struggles. Even though he has given up multiple runs in several of his past performances and has less than stellar stats, Ober showed promise in his recent outing against the Royals. The Twins have been competitive since trading multiple players last month, winning a series against the Royals before facing the Yankees. Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner have been key contributors on offense, while Austin Martin is getting more playing time due to the trades. Byron Buxton has returned from the injured list and has been a force at the plate. Overall, the Twins have a middle-of-the-pack offense and pitching staff.

Detroit Tigers Struggle on the Road while Minnesota Twins Surpass Expectations

The Detroit Tigers have struggled in recent games, particularly on the road where they have only won four out of their last ten games. The Minnesota Twins, despite trading away 10 players last month, have exceeded expectations and showed competitiveness. They recently secured a series win against the Tigers and also won their previous series at home. Recently, Tarik Skubal has not performed at his usual level, giving up seven runs in his last two games within a total of 11.2 innings pitched. On the other hand, Twins pitcher Bailey Ober had a strong performance, conceding only one run in six innings in his last game. Additionally, the Tigers' last three wins have been by a slim margin of only one run each.

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