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The Colorado Rockies (23-43) and Minnesota Twins (35-31) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Target Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Twins lead 1-0
The Rockies lost 5-0 as +210 underdogs in the series opener Monday as the Under (8.5) hit. Colorado has lost 2 straight and 8 of its last 10 games.
Twins 3B Royce Lewis hit a 2-run HR in the 8th, and RHP Chris Paddack allowed 6 hits and 0 walks with 6 K’s in 6 1/3 scoreless innings. Minnesota has won back-to-back games for the 1st time since May 30-31.
Rockies at Twins projected starters
RHP Cal Quantrill vs. RHP Louie Varland
Quantrill (5-4, 3.58 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 73 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 4 BB, 1 K in 3-2 victory at St. Louis Cardinals Thursday
- 2024 road stats: 3-2, 3.48 ERA (44 IP, 17 ER), 1.32 WHIP, 5.9 K/9 in 8 starts
Varland (0-4, 9.18 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 2.16 WHIP, 4.9 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 16 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 2 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 2 K in 6-1 home setback vs. Detroit Tigers April 21
- 2024 home stats: 0-2, 11.74 ERA (7 2/3 IP, 10 ER), 2.22 WHIP, 9.4 K/9 in 2 starts
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Rockies at Twins odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:34 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Twins -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-120) | Twins -1.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)
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Rockies at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 6, Rockies 5
Moneyline
The Twins (-200) will likely win, but it’s a losing proposition long term to bet MLB sides at -190 or higher.
PASS. Bet the run line and/or total instead.
Run line/Against the spread
Varland has lost all 4 of his starts this season, while Quantrill has won 5 of his last 6 decisions.
Both teams have lost 5 of their last 7 games, but Colorado should be able to keep this game close with its advantage at starting pitcher.
BET ROCKIES +1.5 (-120).
Over/Under
Varland has allowed 4 or more ER in each of his last 3 starts, and Colorado has given up 5 or more in 4 straight games. However, the Rockies offense has been inconsistent and scored a total of just 1 run over its last 2 games.
LEAN OVER 8.5 (+100).
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