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Twins Look to Sweep Series Against Royals in Final Matchup, Odds Favor Kansas City

The Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals will face off in the final game of their series, with the Twins looking to complete a series sweep after a home win on Saturday. The Twins will have rookie righty Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound, while the Royals will start veteran right-hander Michael Wacha. The current betting line favors Kansas City at -122 after opening at -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins +110 | Royals -122
• Spread: Twins +1.5 (-190) | Royals -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas City will win straight-up is 55%.

Minnesota vs Kansas City Stats

Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have been performing well this season, currently third in the AL Central with a record of 76-65. The team has been strong offensively, ranking eighth in MLB with a .741 team OPS and averaging 4.7 runs per game. Second baseman Willi Castro has been a key player with a .721 OPS and 13 stolen bases. Rookie pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson has also been impressive with a 5-3 record and 3.95 ERA. The Twins are ranked 19th in power rankings, 11th in offense, and 18th in defense, with a season record of 76-66.

Kansas City Royals Analysis

The Kansas City Royals have been performing well this season, currently holding the second spot in the AL Central with a 78-65 record. The team has a .254/.310/.417 team slash line and is scoring an average of 4.75 runs per game. Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. has been a standout hitter with a .336 batting average and a .994 OPS. Veteran righty Michael Wacha, with an 11-7 record and a 3.50 ERA, will be pitching in the upcoming game. The Royals rank #10 in offense, scoring 4.75 runs per game, and #7 in defense, giving up 4.10 points per game. In their last three matchups, the Royals have lost to the Minnesota Twins.

Kansas City Royals have the edge in preventing a sweep against divisional rivals

Successfully completing sweeps against divisional rivals can be challenging due to the familiarity between the teams, especially when facing a higher-ranked opponent competing for the divisional title. In examining the recent performances of the starting pitchers, Simeon Woods Richardson has a record of 2-2 with a 5.79 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in 32.2 innings, compared to Michael Wacha's 4-1 record with a 3.14 ERA and 1.19 WHIP in 43.0 innings. The team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities demonstrates their offensive prowess. The Minnesota Twins and Chicago Cubs are currently tied for 18th in MLB with a .742 team OPS in those situations, while the Kansas City Royals rank second with an impressive .820 team OPS. Given these factors, it is advisable to consider the Kansas City Royals as the more favorable choice to prevent a sweep in this upcoming game.

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