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Toronto Blue Jays set to face Minnesota Twins in crucial matchup at Rogers Centre

The Minnesota Twins will be looking to avoid their fifth consecutive series loss as they take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of a three-game series at Rogers Centre. The Twins, with a record of 59-71, will send Bailey Ober to the mound, who has a 4-7 record and a 5.05 ERA. The Blue Jays, sitting at 76-55, will have Chris Bassitt, with an 11-7 record and a 4.18 ERA, starting for them. Minnesota has a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Toronto. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Twins vs. Blue Jays matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Monday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +150 | Blue Jays -175
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-139) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+118)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 64%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have struggled in recent weeks, losing eight of their last 10 games and currently sitting in fourth place in the AL Central standings, 5.5 games behind Cleveland. To avoid their fifth consecutive series loss, they will look to turn things around and secure a win on Tuesday. The team's offensive statistics rank in the bottom half of the league, with an average of 4.13 runs per game, a .237 batting average, a .310 on base percentage, and a .394 slugging percentage. Byron Buxton has been a standout performer for the Twins, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. Defensively, Minnesota is giving up an average of 4.57 runs per game, with opponents batting .255 against them. In his last start, Ober recorded a 3.48 ERA in six games against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays bounced back from a recent series loss to Pittsburgh with a series win over Miami and currently lead the AL East with a five-game lead over Boston. They aim to further increase their division lead with a win on Tuesday. Toronto averages 4.89 runs per game, ranking seventh in the league, with a league-leading .266 batting average and .366 on-base percentage, along with a sixth-ranked .426 slugging percentage. Bo Bichette leads the team with a .304 batting average and 83 RBI, while George Springer leads with 22 home runs. On the pitching side, Toronto is giving up 4.47 runs per game (19th in the league) with opponents having a .239 batting average (10th) and a 4.20 ERA (20th). In his last start, Bassitt pitched 5.2 innings, allowing two runs in a 2-1 loss to Pittsburgh. He holds a 1-1 record with a 5.26 ERA in seven games against the Twins.

Toronto Blue Jays poised for victory against struggling Minnesota Twins on the run line

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated strong performance in their recent home games, winning three out of their last four matches. This streak, combined with the Minnesota Twins' struggle in their last six road games, gives Toronto an advantage in the upcoming matchup. Toronto's success against right-handed pitchers favors them even more as they face Ober, who has had difficulties on the mound in his recent road appearances, allowing 15 runs in his last three starts. Minnesota's bullpen woes further contribute to their challenges in containing the Blue Jays' offense. On the other hand, Minnesota's offensive prowess against right-handers may be stifled by Bassitt, who has limited opposing teams to eight runs in his last three starts. With Bassitt's strong performance at home, Toronto is the favorable choice on the run line.

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