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Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (44-36) and Arizona Diamondbacks (39-41) close out their 3-game series on Thursday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 3:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s  lines around the Twins vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

After losing the opener 5-4 on Tuesday, the Twins won 8-3 on Wednesday,  jumping out to an 6-0 lead. The Over (9) cashed as Minnesota has won 3 of its last 4 games.

The Diamondbacks only managed 4 hits in the loss on Wednesday, their 3rd setback in the last 4 games.

Twins at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP David Festa vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Festa is making his MLB debut, getting the call up from AAA St. Paul. In 14 starts in AAA, he was 3-2 with a 3.77 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 13.1 K/9 in 59 2/3 IP.

  • Drafted by Twins in the 13th round in 2021 out of Seton Hall
  • Averaged 11.1 K/9 in 4 minor league seasons

Montgomery (6-4, 5.71 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.3 K/9 in 63 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-4 road win over Philadelphia Phillies on Friday
  • Is  0-1 with 7.01 ERA in 5 career starts vs. Minnesota
  • Is 3-0 with 2.70 ERA  over last 3 starts

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Twins at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:06 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -105 (bet $105 to win $105) | Diamondbacks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+155) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Twins at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Twins 5

Moneyline

The Twins have won 9 of their last 13 games, but will turn to a rookie making his 1st MLB start in the rubber game of the series. They are 21-20 on the road.

Arizona is 20-19 at home and 11-5 in the last 16 games at Chase Field.

Montgomery has won 3 straight starts and Arizona has scored 5 or more in each of those starts. The Diamondbacks are 12-0 in their last 12 games scoring 5 or more runs.

The Twins have allowed 5 or more runs in 5 of their last 9 games.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Expecting an Arizona win, but betting them to cover the spread at -190 is not worth the wager. You gets better value with the moneyline.

Over/Under

Both games of the series so far hit the Over. Four of the Diamondbacks’ last 5 games have had at least 9 total runs while 7 of the Twins’ last 9 games have have at least 9 total runs.

BET OVER 9 (-105).

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Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (43-36) and Arizona Diamondbacks (39-40) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Chase Field Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 1-0

The Twins lost 5-4 as -131 favorites in the series opener Tuesday as the Over (7.5) hit. Minnesota has lost 4 of its last 6 games, but is still 10-5 over its last 15.

Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte had 3 RBIs, including an infield hit which drove in the go-ahead run in the 7th inning. The win snapped a 2-game skid for Arizona, which cashed as a +121 underdog.

Twins at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Simeon Woods Richardson vs. RHP Ryne Nelson

Woods Richardson (2-1, 3.26 ERA) makes his 13th start. The rookie has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 60 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-6 home loss in 10 innings vs. Tampa Bay Rays Thursday
  • 2024 road stats: 1-1, 3.12 ERA (34 2/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 in 7 starts
  • Never faced Diamondbacks before

Nelson (5-5, 5.18 ERA) makes his 13th start and 14th appearance. He has a 1.51 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.0 K/9 in 64 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 5-2 victory at Washington Nationals Thursday
  • 2024 home stats: 3-2, 5.74 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 20 ER), 1.63 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-1, 18.00 ERA (3 IP, 6 ER), 8 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start, a 12-1 road loss Aug. 5, 2023

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Twins at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:55 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+135) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Twins at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

The TWINS (-120) should bounce back after Tuesday’s loss, especially since Woods Richardson will be taking the mound. The 23-year-old has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 9 of his 12 starts this season. Nelson, on the other hand, has been inconsistent for the Diamondbacks this year and given up 4 or more ER in 4 of his last 8 starts.

BET TWINS (-120).

Run line/Against the spread

Arizona +1.5 (-165) will likely hit, but it’s hard to be profitable long term betting MLB if you’re trying to beat the vig in 30-cent markets.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

The Over is 6-2 in the Twins’ last 8 contests, and they’re averaging 5.63 runs per game over that stretch. Nelson struggled against Minnesota last season and has allowed 4 or more ER in 3 of his 6 home starts this year. However, 9 is a key number in MLB totals, so I wouldn’t bet this unless it drops to 8.5 or lower.

LEAN OVER 9 (-115).

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Minnesota Twins at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (43-35) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (38-40) on Tuesday. First pitch from Chase Field is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Twins won all 3 games in 2023

Minnesota has won back-to-back games after taking down the Oakland A’s 3-0 as a -174 road favorite on Sunday. CF Byron Buxton had a HR and 2 RBIs while RHP Pablo Lopez (8 IP, 0 ER, 2 H) earned the win.

Arizona has lost back-to-back games after falling 4-1 against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday as a +200 road underdog. 2B Ketel Marte had the D-backs’ only RBI whilee RHP Slade Cecconi (1 ER in 3 IP) took the loss.

Twins at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Joe Ryan vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Ryan (5-5, 3.13 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 1.47 BB/9 and 9.29 K/9 in 92 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 3-2 loss against Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday.
  • Has never faced the Diamondbacks

Pfaadt (3-6, 4.37 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.18 BB/9 and 8.34 K/9 in 90 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 1/3 innings, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 0 K in 3-1 loss at Washington Nationals Wednesday.
  • First time facing the Twins

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Twins at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+135) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Twins at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Diamondbacks 4

Moneyline

BET TWINS (-125).

Minnesota has won back-to-back games and 7 of its last 10 games. It has scored 5 or more runs in 8 of its last 10 while allowing 2 or fewer runs in 5 of its last 10 games, including 2 or fewer runs in back-to-back road games.

Arizona has lost back-to-back games and 3 of its last 5. It has scored 1 run or fewer in 3 of its last 4 games and allowed 4 runs or more in each of its last 3.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline has better value in this matchup.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-105).

The Twins have hit the Over in 6 of their last 10 games and have scored 5 or more runs in 8 of their last 10. They have allowed 6 or more runs in 4 of their last 7. The Diamondbacks have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 while allowing 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8.

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Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Minnesota Twins at Oakland Athletics odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (42-35) and the Oakland Athletics (29-50) wrap up a 3-game series Sunday at Oakland-Alameda Coliseum. First pitch is scheduled for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Athletics odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-1

The Twins hammered the Athletics 10-2 Saturday as a moderate favorite (-171) behind RHP Bailey Ober, while the offense took care of the Over (8.5) on its own. Minnesota has won 5 of the 6 meetings this season, outscoring Oakland 41-24.

Minnesota halted a 3-game losing streak with the 10-2 victory Saturday. It’s been a roller coaster ride for the Twins lately, as they had won 6 in a row from June 12-18, including a 4-game sweep at Target Field against the A’s.

Despite Saturday’s loss, the Athletics are still a respectable 3-2 in the past 5 outings, while going 8-3 as an underdog on the run line in the past 11 contests.

Twins vs. Athletics projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Hogan Harris

Lopez (6-6, 5.63 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 80 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 3 K in 7-6 home win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-3, 6.16 ERA (38 IP, 25 ER), 1.71 WHIP, .308 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 4 HR, 13 BB, 29 K in 7 starts

Harris (1-0, 2.37 ERA) makes his 5th start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 30 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 3 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-5 home win vs. Kansas City Royals Tuesday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.76 ERA (16 1/3 IP, 5 ER), 1.22 WHIP, .242 OBA, 1 HR, 5 BB, 11 K in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Twins at Athletics odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:56 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Athletics +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (-110) | Athletics +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Twins at Athletics picks and predictions

Prediction

Athletics 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

The ATHLETICS (+150) are worth a roll of the dice as a moderate underdog at home, as the pitching scales are tipped slightly in their favor.

It’s surprising that the Twins (-185) are so heavily favored with Lopez on the mound, as he has a dismal 5.63 ERA on the season, and an even worse 6.16 ERA away from home.

The southpaw Harris has held his own for the A’s, giving his team a chance more often than not.

Run line/Against the spread

The ATHLETICS +1.5 (-110) aren’t priced out of line if you’re a little more on the conservative side, and you just can’t bring yourself to back the A’s straight up. That’s fine, as Oakland is still a value catching the run and a half.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-120) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.

The A’s have hit the Over at a 4-2 clip in the past 6 games, and the Over is 3-1 in 4 starts by Harris this season.

For the Twins, the total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 games, while cashing at a 8-3 clip in the previous 11 contests. The Over has also hit in 3 straight starts by Lopez, while going 7-3-1 across his past 11 assignments.

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Minnesota Twins at Oakland A’s odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Minnesota Twins at Oakland A’s odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Minnesota Twins (41-34) and Oakland A’s (28-49) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Oakland Coliseum is set for 9:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 4-0

The A’s lost to the Kansas City Royals 3-2 Thursday; however, they did win 2 of 3 in the series and covered in all 3. Oakland, in the series prior, was swept by Minnesota in 4 games and went 2-2, closing as an underdog of +155 or greater in each. The A’s are 2-10 over their last 12 games and snapped a 9-game losing streak with their win over the Royals Tuesday. Oakland is 39-38 against the spread (ATS) on the season.

The Twins lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 Thursday, dropping the last 2 games of the series. Minnesota was on a 6-game win streak before Wednesday’s loss. While it is 2-2 straight up over its last 4, the Twins are 0-4 ATS over that span and 32-43 ATS on the season. The Twins are 18-18 on the road this season yet are 1-5 over their last 6 away games.

Twins at A’s projected starters

RHP Chris Paddack vs. RHP Joey Estes

Paddack (5-3, 5.25 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 73 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 0 K in 8-7 home win over A’s Sunday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-2, 8.20 ERA (26 1/3 IP, 24 ER), 1.56 WHIP, 5 HR, 6.5 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 1-1, 9.35 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.96 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance

Estes (2-2, 5.97 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 8-7 road loss to Minnesota Twins Sunday
  • 2024 home splits: 1-0, 2.70 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 4 ER), 0.60 WHIP, 0 HR, 7.4 K/9 in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 10.13 ERA (8 IP, 9 ER), 2.00 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 in 2 starts

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Twins at A’s odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -166 (bet $166 to win $100) | A’s +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Twins -1.5 (-105) | A’s +1.5 (-114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Twins at A’s picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, A’s 5

Moneyline

PASS.

The Twins (-166) are just too expensive to take on the moneyline considering they have lost 2 in a row and struggled on the road in their last few games. However, the A’s aren’t worth the risk on the moneyline either.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S +1.5 (-124).

The A’s haven’t won consistently, but they have been a covering machine as of late. Oakland has dropped 7 of its last 9, all as an underdog, but 5 of those losses were by just 1 run. It is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games and 39-38 ATS on the season.

The Twins, on the other hand, are 3-2 over their last 5 games but just 1-4 ATS. Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 on the road as well. Considering those trends, take A’S +1.5 (-124).

Over/Under

BET OVER 8 (-115).

The Twins have been scoring at will as of late and put at least 6 runs on the A’s in all 4 games of their series June 13-16. Minnesota has gone Over in 6 of its last 9 games and is 3-1 O/U in its last 4. It has scored at least 6 runs in 3 of its last 4 games and allowed at least 6 in 3 of its last 4 as well.

The A’s are 2-2 O/U in their last 4 games and 4-4 O/U in their last 8, having scored at least 5 runs in 3 of their last 4. With that in mind, expect a high-scoring game, and take OVER 8 (-115).

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Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (35-39) and Minnesota Twins (41-33) meet Thursday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Target Field is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

Tampa Bay came away with the 3-2 win over Minnesota in 10 innings Wednesday while covering as a +154 road underdog. The Rays have won 2 of their last 3 games while Wednesday’s loss broke a 6-game win streak for Minnesota, which won the Tuesday opener 7-6.

Rays at Twins projected starters

RHP Zack Littell vs. RHP Simeon Woods Richardson

Littell (2-5, 4.24 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 76 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 2 K in a 7-3 loss to the Braves in Atlanta Friday
  • Career vs. Minnesota: 0-1, 3.00 ERA (9 IP, 3 ER), 7 H, 0 BB, 9 K across 1 start and 2 relief appearances

Woods Richardson (2-1, 3.29 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 54 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K in a 6-5 win over the Oakland A’s Friday
  • First career start vs. Tampa Bay

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Rays at Twins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Twins -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-185) | Twins -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Rays at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Rays 5

Moneyline

LEAN TWINS (-135).

Minnesota is 6-1 in its last 7 games at home while the Rays are only 2-3 in their last 5 road games. The Twins are also 8-2 in their last 10 overall, much hotter than Tampa Bay who is 4-6 in its last 10 outings.

Be aware the Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 matchups vs. Minnesota.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like the Rays to cover here as +1.5 (-185) underdogs, but the line is set too heavily for me to advise betting on. Bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

Over/Under

BET OVER 7.5 (-120).

The Over has hit in 2 of Minnesota’s last 3 overall and is 6-4 in its last 10 games. For Tampa Bay, the Over is 4-1 in its last 5 road outings. The Over has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Rays-Twins meetings.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (34-39) and Minnesota Twins (41-32) play the 2nd game of 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Target Field is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 1-0

Tampa Bay fell 7-6 against Minnesota Tuesday while failing to cash as a +166 road underdog. LF Randy Arozarena hit a 3-run HR in the 1st inning for the Rays, who led by as many as 4 runs in the 4th. Closer RHP Pete Fairbanks (Loss, 2/3 IP, 1 ER) allowed 2 singles and was forced to leave after taking a comebacker off his throwing hand.

The Twins have won 6 games in a row after taking down the Rays Tuesday as -182 home favorites. Twins 1B Carlos Santana hit a game-winning pinch-hit single with 2 outs in the 9th inning. RHP Jhoan Duran picked up the win, retiring all 3 batters he faced — 2 via strikeout — in the 9th.

Rays at Twins projected starters

RHP Taj Bradley vs. RHP Joe Ryan

Bradley (2-4, 4.23 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 in 38 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER (2 R), 3 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 3-2 home victory against Chicago Cubs Thursday
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 7.71 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 4 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-4 road win Sept. 13, 2023

Ryan (5-5, 3.24 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 in 86 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 6-2 home victory against Oakland A’s Thursday
  • Career vs. Rays: 0-0, 3.86 ERA (4 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 3-2 home win Sept. 12, 2023

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Rays 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 12:05 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Twins -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-150) | Twins -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Rays at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

BET TWINS (-165).

Minnesota has won 8 of its last 10 games, including each of its last 6 overall and 7 of its last 8 at home. It has scored 6 or more runs in each of its last 6 games. Tampa Bay is just 3-7 in its last 10 games, including 1-3 in its last 4, all on the road. It has allowed 6 or more runs in each of its last 4 games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is minimal value on the run line in this matchup.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 7.5 (+100).

While both pitchers have had impressive recent outings, the Twins have scored 6 or more runs in each of their last 6 games and 5 or more in 8 of their last 9. They have also allowed 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 9 games. The Rays have scored 6 or more runs in back-to-back games and allowed 5 or more in 7 of their last 10. Given each team’s recent scoring history, 7.5 runs feels too low not to bet the Over.

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Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins Game 1 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-46) and Minnesota Twins (38-32) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series at Target Field Sunday. First pitch for Game 1 of their doubleheader is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-0

The A’s lost the first 2 games of the series, dropping the first 6-2 Thursday and the second 6-5 Friday. They are 1-1 against the spread (ATS) in those 2 though. Oakland has lost 7 straight games, covering in 3 of them. It is 35-37 ATS on the season. The A’s have struggled from the mound, allowing at least 6 runs in 4 of their last 6 games.

The Twins have won 3 straight and 5 of their last 6. Minnesota’s offense has been red hot, scoring at least 4 runs in 6 straight games and double figures in 2 of those. The Twins are 7-2 in their last 9 at home and 31-39 ATS on the season. They are 20-14 at home this season.

A’s at Twins projected starters

LHP JP Sears vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Sears (4-5, 4.02 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 in 78 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 3 BB, 1 K in 4-3 loss at San Diego Padres Tuesday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-3, 4.53 ERA (45 2/3 IP, 23 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 6 HR, 6.5 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-0, 4.26 ERA (6 1/3 IP, 3 ER), 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 1 start, a 5-4 home loss July 16, 2023

Ober (5-4, 5.13 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 66 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 11-5 road win over Pittsburgh Pirates June 9
  • 2024 home splits: 2-1, 4.15 ERA (26 IP, 12 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 5 HR, 10.0 K/9 in 5 starts
  • Career vs. A’s: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP), 2 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 1 start, an 11-3 home win Sept. 26, 2023

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A’s at Twins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Twins -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-137) | Twins -1.5 (+114)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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A’s at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 4, A’s 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Twins (-178) are too expensive to take on the moneyline. The Twins have had a win streak of 4 or more just twice this season. That said, the A’s just haven’t played up to par and aren’t worth taking to pull off the upset.

Run line/Against the spread

BET A’S +1.5 (-137).

The A’s have lost 7 straight, but they have been keeping games close. Oakland has covered in 3 of their last 4 games, closing as a +200 or greater underdog in 2 of those 4.

Oakland is 19-18 ATS as a road underdog this season and has covered in 5 of Sears’ last 8 starts. Meanwhile, Minnesota is just 10-17 ATS as a home favorite and 4-7 ATS in its last 11.

Considering those trends, back A’S +1.5 (-137).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-110).

The A’s have gone Under in 4 straight Sears’ starts, allowing a combined 12 runs in those games. The Twins are 1-3 O/U in Ober’s last 4 starts.

While the Twins’ offense is hot right now, they haven’t been for most of the season, as they are just 31-37-2 O/U and have gone Under in 4 of their last 8 games. The A’s are 3-9 O/U in their last 12.

Bet UNDER 8.5 (-110).

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Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (26-44) and Minnesota Twins (36-32) open a 4-game series at Target Field Thursday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Twins won 5-1 in 2023

The A’s have dropped 5 in a row, including a 3-game sweep in San Diego against the Padres Monday through Wednesday to kick off the current 7-game road trip.

The A’s offense surprised the Braves in Atlanta with 11 runs in a win June 1, but Oakland has managed just 20 runs in the past 10 games since, or 2.0 runs per game (RPG). The Under is 8-2 in that 10-game span.

The Twins took 2 of 3 against the visiting Colorado Rockies to start the week, including a 17-9 win Wednesday which looked more like a Broncos-Vikings score, or something you might see at Coors Field.

Minnesota has won 3 of the past 4 outings since getting blanked in back-to-back games in Pittsburgh June 7-8. Minnesota has 37 runs in the 4-game span, averaging 9.3 RPG while allowing 4.8 RPG. It’s no surprise the Over is 3-1 in the stretch.

A’s at Twins projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Joe Ryan

Medina (0-1, 5.23 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.35 WHIP, 6.1 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 10 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 6 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 5 BB, 1 K in 7-0 home setback vs. Toronto Blue Jays Saturday
  • 2024 road stats: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (5 2/3 IP), 2 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 1 start, a 3-1 loss at Braves June 2

Ryan (4-5, 3.30 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 0.97 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 79 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 2 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 8 K in 3-0 road defeat vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 2-3, 4.29 ERA (35 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 0.95 WHIP, .221 OBA, 5 HR, 4 BB, 40 K in 6 starts

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A’s at Twins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Twins -245 (bet $245 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (-102) | Twins -1.5 (-118)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -122 | U: +100)

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A’s at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, A’s 2

Moneyline

The Twins (-245) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s not a recommended betting strategy, whether as a standalone wager or as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS, and look to the run line instead.

Run line/Against the spread

The TWINS -1.5 (-118) are much more reasonably priced on the run line in this series opener.

Minnesota has won 3 of the past 4 games, and each of those wins have come by 5 or more runs. So, if you like the Twins, you should like them to cash on the run line, too.

In fact, the A’s have managed just 2.0 RPG in the past 10 outings, so playing ALTERNATE LINE – TWINS -2.5 (+136) isn’t a bad idea. If you’re a little more adventurous, ALTERNATE LINE – TWINS -3.5 (+210), for a chance to more than double up, is also not a terrible idea.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is a strong play, based mostly on Oakland’s inability to cobble together much offense lately.

The Under is 8-2 in the past 10 games for the A’s while going 10-4-1 in the past 15 outings on the road.

For the Twins, the Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings, but the Under has outpaced the Over at a 9-6 clip in the previous 15 contests.

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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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