1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | ODDS | |
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CIN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8.5 |
MIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -235 |
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Minnesota Twins Favored to Defeat Cincinnati Reds at Target Field Friday Evening - Ober to Start for Twins, Reds Yet to Announce Pitcher
The Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins are set to face off at Target Field on Friday evening. The Reds have not yet announced their starting pitcher, while the Twins will send Bailey Ober to the mound. The Twins won two out of three in their last series against the Reds. Tuesday's game is scheduled for 8:10 PM Eastern time. Minnesota is the betting favorite with a -205 line that has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Reds +186 | Twins -205
- Spread: Reds +1.5 (-120) | Twins -1.5 (+100)
- Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 67%.
Cincinnati vs Minnesota Stats
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds' three-game winning streak was halted with a 2-1 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis, ending reliever Buck Farmer's undefeated streak in 2024. Despite a strong performance from starter Brandon Williamson and an RBI from third baseman Santiago Espinal, the Reds' offense struggled to produce, scoring three runs or less in five consecutive games. Manager David Bell acknowledged the team's pitching strength in the loss. Third baseman Jeimer Candelario remains on the injured list with a toe injury. Cincinnati is currently ranked 14th in power rankings, 15th in offense, and 13th in defense, with a season record of 71-77.
Minnesota Twins Analysis
The Minnesota Twins ended a losing streak by winning their last two games, including a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Left fielder Matt Wallner hit his 13th home run in the game, and third baseman Royce Lewis and shortstop Brooks Lee each drove in two runs. Starter Zebby Matthews pitched 3.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits while striking out five. Reliever Jhoan Duran earned his 23rd save of the season. The team has struggled with pitching recently, allowing four or more runs in five of the last six games. Outfielder Bryon Buxton is set to return from the injured list, but shortstop Carlos Correa and outfielder Max Kepler remain sidelined. With a power ranking of 26, the Twins are ranked 11th for offense and 18th for defense, with an overall record of 78-68. In their previous matchups, Cincinnati won 2 out of 3 games against Minnesota. Starting pitcher Ober has a 0-0 record with a 5.79 ERA in two starts against the Reds.
Minnesota Twins Poised for Victory Against Struggling Cincinnati Reds
The Minnesota Twins emerged victorious in two out of three matches and delivered a shutout against the Cincinnati Reds during their previous three-game encounter in Cincinnati. The Reds have struggled away from their home base during the 2024 season, with a win percentage of less than 50%. In contrast, the Twins have been dominant at Target Field this year, boasting a win percentage of 56.5%. Analysis reveals that the Twins hold a significant offensive advantage over the Reds, ranking in the top 10 for various key offensive categories while their opponents lag in the lower half. Minnesota's batters have excelled at home, consistently ranking in the top five for multiple offensive categories. Recent performances show that the Twins have scored six or more runs in their last two matches and have secured victory in three out of four home games. Given these statistics and trends, it is strongly recommended to support the Minnesota Twins for the first game of the series at home.
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