The Kansas City Royals (57-84) will begin a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (69-70) Tuesday. First pitch from Target Field is at 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Royals vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Twins lead 9-4
The Royals enter Tuesday’s matchup with only 4 wins in their last 10 games since the start of September. Kansas City has lost 4 consecutive meetings with Minnesota, being outscored 24-5 over that span.
The Twins have also had a rough September thus far, logging only 2 wins in 10 games. Minnesota is amid a 4-game losing skid and they are now 9 games back of the final AL wild-card spot.
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Royals at Twins projected starters
LHP Kris Bubic vs. RHP Joe Ryan
Bubic (2-11, 5.40 ERA) makes his 24th start and 25th appearance. He has a 1.64 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9, and 7.1 K/9 through 111 2/3 IP.
- Has allowed 3 or more ER in 4 of his last 5 starts
- Aug. 15 at Twins: 5 2/3 IP, 10 H, 4 ER, 3 BB and 7 K
Ryan (10-8, 4.05 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9, and 9.1 K/9 through 122 1/3 IP.
- Last 2 starts: 9 IP, 11 H, 9 ER, 5 BB and 11 K
- Aug. 15 vs. Royals: 5 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB and 6 K
Royals at Twins odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:05 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Royals +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Twins -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Royals +1.5 (-135) | Twins -1.5 (+110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Royals at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 6, Royals 3
Money line
Even though I expect the Twins to win, I’ll PASS on the money line in this game. You would only make $100 on a $190 wager if you took Minnesota in this contest, and that’s a little too much risk for me.
Run line/Against the spread
The TWINS -1.5 (+110) are the choice in this game, even with both teams struggling recently. Minnesota has won by multiple runs in 7 of their last 8 victories over Kansas City, including each of the last 4.
For those that aren’t confident in the Twins to win by 2 or more runs, TWINS -0.5 FIRST 5 INNINGS (-130) is a nice alternative.
Over/Under
Despite both of these teams reeling in recent games, OVER 8.5 RUNS (+100) is a solid bet in this game. The Royals have hit the Over in the 1st game of a series in each of their last 8 series.
The Over is also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the Twins and the Royals.
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