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Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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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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Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions

The Colorado Rockies (31-40) and Minnesota Twins (39-33) meet Sunday for the finale of a 3-game interleague set at Target Field in Minneapolis. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: The Twins won 6-0 Saturday, avenging a 1-0 loss in Friday’s series opener.

The last-place Rockies head into this one looking to even their record in interleague games at 7-7. Colorado enters just 12-22 in 34 road games this season.

The first-place Twins picked up the win Saturday, but Minnesota is still just 2-5 in 7 interleague games so far this season.

Rockies at Twins projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. RHP Joe Ryan

Feltner (1-2, 5.46 ERA) makes his 7th start. The rookie has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 29 2/3 IP.

  • Was roughed up with 5 R (4 ER), 6 H (2 HR) allowed in just 3 2/3 IP in a no-decision at the Miami Marlins Tuesday.
  • Is 0-1 with a 5.03 ERA and .240 opponent batting average in 4 road starts over 19 2/3 IP.

Ryan (5-3, 3.00 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.06 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 54 IP.

  • Posted a quality start in a no-decision against the Cleveland Guardians Tuesday, allowing 3 ER, 7 H and 1 BB in 6 IP.
  • Is 2-2 with a 3.33 ERA and .184 OBA in 5 home starts over 27 IP.

Rockies at Twins odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:47 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Twins -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-115) | Twins -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Rockies at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Rockies 3

Money line

The Twins (-230) will cost over 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward, although Minnesota is a good play at home in this afternoon interleague finale.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread

The TWINS -1.5 (-105) hit the run line in Saturday’s game, and in 11 of the past 14 victories Minnesota has won by at least 2 runs. If you like the Twins to win, and you should, then you also should play them to lay the run and a half.

Over/Under

The UNDER 8.5 (-108) has connected in the first 2 games of this interleague set, so why get away from it now?

The Under is also 7-3-1 in the past 11 games overall for the Rockies, while cashing in 5 of the past 6 interleague road games.

The Under is 8-1-1 in the past 10 games against teams with a losing record for the Twins, while going 7-3-1 in the past 11 games overall.

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Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (31-40) gear up against the Minnesota Twins (39-33) Saturday in the 2nd of a 3-game set at Target Field. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Colorado leads 1-0 after winning by that tally Friday night.

Someone pulled the plug Friday night because 2 pitchers with ERAs near or above 5 combined to throw 13 2/3 innings and allow 1 run. Rockies OF Charlie Blackmon plated the only run of the game in the 6th inning as the Rockies earned a rare shutout on the road.

Minnesota had just 3 hits and were 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. The Twins have lost 4 of 5 but still have a share of 1st place in the AL Central. They have scored just 1 run in the last 2 games combined.

Something has to start clicking Saturday. OF Byron Buxton (knee) is battling patella tendinitis in his right knee, but he struck out as a pinch-hitter Friday. He has been nursing the injury since spring training, and they plan to give him routine days off to manage it. His AB Friday was a good sign he may play Saturday.

Rockies at Twins projected starters

RHP Antonio Senzatela vs. RHP Chris Archer

Senzatela (3-3, 4.42 ERA) makes his 12th start of the season. He has a 1.76 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 4.6 K/9 in 53 innings.

  • Has been really good with a 2.50 ERA and 6.5 K/9 the last 3 starts
  • Actually worse on the road: 0-2, 6.75 ERA, 1.78 WHIP vs. 3-1, 3.52 ERA, 1.75 WHIP at home

Archer (1-3, 3.44 ERA) makes his 14th start of the season. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 52 1/3 innings.

  • Not going deep into games, but he hasn’t given up more than 3 ER in last 7 GS
  • Averaged 64 pitches per start over last 4 GS
  • Current Rockies hitting .257 in 37 plate appearances lifetime

Rockies at Twins odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Twins -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Twins -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Rockies 3

Money line

The books can certainly feel a Minnesota turnaround as they’re heavy favorites Saturday after checking in at -160 Friday.

There’s no chance of rain and a 16 mph gust of wind blowing out to right-center. The bats should come alive, but we’re not going to pay -180. I’d much rather take TWINS FIRST 9 INNINGS (-160).

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Run line/Against the spread

The Twins are 31-41 on the run line this year and 15-23 at home.

There are 3 factors that make me lean toward them: Senzatela’s not good away from Coors; the Twins have scored 1 run the last 2 days and are due; and the wind blowing out will help them more.

It’s just a lean, but LEAN TWINS -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

The wind blowing out really makes this dicey.

The Under is 3-0-1 in the Rockies’ last 4 against the AL Central. That same record applies to the Twins’ last 4 against NL teams below .500. The Under is 6-0-2 in the Twins’ last 8 interleague games at home.

LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-112).

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Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Colorado Rockies at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Colorado Rockies (30-40) head to the Twin Cities to face the Minnesota Twins (39-32) Friday in the 1st of a 3-game set at Target Field. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rockies vs. Twins odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: This is their first meeting of the season and first meeting since the 2017 season. The Twins lead the all-time series 8-7.

Colorado has been hot and cold. The Rockies were swept by the Cleveland Guardians, they swept the San Diego Padres and were just swept by the Miami Marlins. Colorado is 11-22 on the road. Its road splits are well-documented. The Rockies have a .239/.297/.338 slash line as opposed to a .279/.347/.452 slash line at home.

Minnesota is also struggling, just 4-6 in the last 10. OF Byron Buxton has already tied a career high with 19 homers in just 193 at-bats. His .228 BA and .312 OBP are horrendous though.

Rockies at Twins projected starters

RHP German Marquez vs. RHP Dylan Bundy

Marquez (3-5, 6.16 ERA) makes his 14th start on the season. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and a 8.1 K/9 in 73 IP.

  • Has a 6.70 ERA at home and is not much better on the road with a 5.34 ERA. Has 12 BB in 28 2/3 innings on the road.
  • Has allowed 3+ ER in 11 of last 13 starts.

Bundy (4-3, 5.17 ERA) makes his 12th start of the season. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 54 IP.

  • Won last start vs. Arizona Diamondbacks June 18 with 8 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB and 7 K.
  • Completely different pitcher at home with a 2.29 ERA as opposed to 6.82 ERA on the road.
  • His K/9 is a career low and 1 strikeout lower than last season. His 4-seam fastball is 1.4 mph slower than last season at 89.3 mph.

Rockies at Twins odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:03 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rockies +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Twins -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-150) | Twins -1.5 (+122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)

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Rockies at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Rockies 3

Money line

There is a 29% chance of rain on a 90-degree day. The wind is blowing to left at 12 mph, which could make some fly balls interesting. The Twins are 21-16 at home and should cruise in this series. The Twins’ line went up slightly overnight, but the TWINS (-160) is still within our price range.

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Run line/Against the spread

The Twins need to make a statement after losing 4 of 6 and falling into a tie in the division. You don’t think of offense when you think of Minnesota, but they’re 9th in MLB in BA and 6th in OPS. 1B Luis Arraez, in the midst of a breakout season with a .349 BA, should continue to force the issue on the Rockies’ 28th-ranked defense. He’s hitting .378 the last 30 days. We’ll LEAN TWINS -1.5 (+122).

Over/Under

This is a pretty high number to try to forecast on 2 teams that haven’t played each other in 5 years. If anything I’d shade a little to the Under, but there are trends going in both directions. PASS.

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