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Tigers Favored Over Twins in AL Central Showdown: Game Preview and Prediction for Wednesday Afternoon Matchup

The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will conclude their three-game series in the AL Central on Wednesday afternoon. The Tigers currently lead the season series 3-1, with a victory in the first game on Monday. The Twins have not yet announced their starting pitcher, while the Tigers will send out Jack Flaherty with a 4.36 ERA. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction and more updates on the matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +164 | Tigers -185
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-134) | Tigers -1.5 (+115)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 65%.

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins were active sellers at the trade deadline, making significant roster changes by dealing shortstop Carlos Correa, first baseman Ty France, closer Jhoan Duran, and four quality relievers. Despite these changes, the team is currently fourth in the AL Central and 7.5 games out of a Wild Card spot. In their recent game, they lost despite home runs from Matt Wallner and Ryan Jeffers. Wallner hit his 15th home run of the season while Jeffers hit his 8th. With Byron Buxton on the IL, the team will have new faces in the lineup due to the recent trades. The Twins have not named a starting pitcher for their upcoming game, and it is likely to be a bullpen game as they currently have only three active starters. The team ranks 23rd in the league in team ERA at 4.30.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers experienced a rough stretch around the All-Star Break, losing 12 of 13 games. However, they have bounced back by winning six of their last eight games and currently hold a comfortable lead in the AL Central division. Kerry Carpenter played a crucial role in Monday's win over the Twins with a two-run home run. Carpenter, a 27-year old outfielder in his fourth season, has 19 home runs and 38 RBIs this season with a .267 batting average. Riley Greene leads the team in offensive categories with 26 home runs and 84 RBIs. Spencer Torkelson has also been performing well with 23 home runs and 63 RBIs. Jack Flaherty, a 29-year old right hander, will make his 23rd start of the season with a 6-10 record and a 4.36 ERA. Despite recent losses with him on the mound, Flaherty gave up just one run in his last start against the Phillies.

Tigers Favored Over Twins Due to Offensive Struggles and Pitching Weaknesses

Given the Twins' recent lack of offensive firepower following the trade deadline and the absence of a key pitcher for their upcoming matchup, the Tigers appear to be the favorable choice. Minnesota's decision to trade away four relievers may result in the need for a bullpen game after a previous night's game, which could potentially lead to depleted pitching resources or the use of inexperienced prospects. In contrast, the Tigers have shown improvement by breaking their losing streak and recently sweeping the D-Backs. With Flaherty, a reliable starter, set to face a Twins lineup that has recently lost significant offensive contributors, the Tigers seem poised for success. Therefore, it is recommended to take the Tigers on the runline in this particular matchup.

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