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The Colorado Rockies (23-42) visit the Minnesota Twins (34-31) on Monday. First pitch from Target Field 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: First meeting; Twins won 2 of 3 in 2023
The Rockies lost 5-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday while failing to cover as +148 road underdogs. A 9th-inning RBI from C Elias Diaz helped Colorado to avoid a shutout. LHP Ty Blach allowed 4 ER in 5 IP to get the loss.
The Twins snapped a 5-game losing streak Sunday with an 11-5 extra innings win over the Pittsburgh Pirates while covering as +101 road underdogs. A 7-run 10th inning propelled Minnesota to the victory.
Rockies at Twins projected starters
RHP Dakota Hudson vs. RHP Chris Paddack
Hudson (2-7, 5.25 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.52 WHIP, 4.82 BB/9 and 5.11 K/9 in 61 2/3 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 4 K in 12-7 loss against Cincinnati Reds Wednesday.
- Career vs. Twins: 1-0, 3.86 ERA (7 IP, 3 ER), 2 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 1 start in 2023.
Paddack (4-3, 5.26 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 1.94 BB/9 and 8.45 K/9 in 65 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 7 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 9-5 loss against New York Yankees Wednesday.
- Career vs. Rockies: 2-0, 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER), 16 H, 2 BB, 21 K in 4 outings, last outing in 2023.
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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 10:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Twins -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Twins -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Rockies at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 6, Rockies 3
Moneyline
PASS.
There is minimal value on the Twins (-225) to handle the Rockies (+180) at home.
Run line/Against the spread
LEAN TWINS -1.5 (-105).
While Colorado has won 2 of its last 4 games, it is 3-7 in its last 10 games and with each of the 7 losses in that span by 2 or more runs. It has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of its last 7 games while scoring 3 or fewer in 6 of its last 9.
Two of Minnesota’s last 3 wins have come by 2 or more runs.
Over/Under
BET OVER 8 (-115).
The Twins found their offensive power with 7 runs in the 10th inning of Sunday’s win while scoring 11 total in the game. They have scored 5 or more runs in 3 of their last 5 games and 4 or more in 6 of their last 10.
Colorado has allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of its last 7 games, including 12 or more twice during that span.
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