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Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Minnesota Twins (6-9) and Baltimore Orioles (10-6) play the middle game of a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 1-0

Twins starter RHP Louie Varland was knocked around by the Birds, allowing 11 H, 6 R (4 ER) in 5 IP in Monday’s 7-4 loss. 3B Jose Miranda went 3-for-4 with a HR, 2 RBI, and a run scored. Minnesota has lost 7 of its last 10 games, scoring an average of just 3.5 runs per game.

Baltimore got back to .500 on its 6-game homestand (2-2) with the series-opening win. Five Orioles had multi-hit performances, led by 3B Jordan Westburg‘s 3 hits, 2 RBI and a run scored. RHP Craig Kimbrel picked up his 4th save of the season, striking out 2 in a scoreless 9th.

Twins at Orioles projected starters

RHP Chris Paddack vs. RHP Grayson Rodriguez

Paddack (0-0, 4.15 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.85 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 8 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 3-2 home victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday
  • Last start vs Orioles: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 2-1 road victory on May 2, 2022

Rodriguez (2-0, 2.50 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 18 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 9-4 victory at Boston Red Sox Thursday
  • Has never faced the Twins as a starter

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Twins at Orioles odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:28 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Orioles -166 (bet $166 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-146) | Orioles -1.5 (+122)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Twins at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Twins 2

Moneyline

PASS.

The Orioles (-166) will get the victory in Game 2 of their series with the Twins (+140), but I’m not going to bet more than 1½ units. I’ll keep my wager to the spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (+122).

I love this matchup for Baltimore against the righty Paddack. The Orioles are batting more than 30 points better against right-handers (.255) than lefties (.222). They have won 5 straight games against Minnesota, covering the run line in 4 of those.

The Twins face Rodriguez who has the stuff to be an ace on most any team in MLB. Minnesota has struggled against righties; they are 5-6 and batting .179 on the season.

Over/Under

PASS.

My gut is telling me to take the Under because I like Rodriguez to shut down the Twins on Tuesday. The reason I’m avoiding it is because the Orioles have been Over in their last 6 games. I don’t see an edge to give an official recommendation.

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Oakland Athletics at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Oakland Athletics (48-110) play the finale of a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (85-73) on Thursday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Athletics vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 5-0

The Athletics lost 6-4 to the Twins Wednesday, giving them their 8th loss in their last 10 games. With the regular season nearing a close, Oakland will have its 2nd straight season of finishing with 60 or fewer wins.

Twins OF Max Kepler had a 4-hit performance Tuesday, while 2B Edouard Julien and C Ryan Jeffers contributed home runs. Minnesota has already clinched the AL Central and is tied for the 6th-best record in the AL.

Athletics at Twins projected starters

RHP Luis Medina vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Medina (3-10, 5.64 ERA) makes his 17th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.54 WHIP, 4.7 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 103 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 7-3 home loss vs. Detroit Tigers last Thursday
  • Road stats: 1-6, 6.60 ERA (46 1/3 IP, 34 ER) in 7 starts and 3 relief appearances
  • Making first career start vs. the Twins

Gray (8-8, 2.80 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 180 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 8 K in a 1-0 home loss vs. Los Angeles Angels Saturday
  • Home stats: 4-5, 2.69 ERA (93 2/3 IP, 28 ER) in 16 starts
  • Career vs. Athletics: 1-1, 4.66 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

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Athletics 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 8:36 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Athletics +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Twins -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Athletics +1.5 (+100) | Twins -1.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Athletics at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Athletics 3

Moneyline

While the Twins (-275) should improve to 6-0 against the Athletics on the season, taking their moneyline at the current9 odds isn’t advised. So go ahead and PASS on the moneyline entirely in this game.

Run line/Against the spread

TWINS -1.5 (-120) is the play on the run line with Minnesota having a massive advantage on the mound. Gray has been fantastic this season and the Twins have won by at least 2 runs in the first 2 meetings of this 3-game series.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-120) is how I’d play the run total with the Twins poised to score a decent number of runs against Medina. Medina has given up at least 3 runs in 4 of his last 5 starts.

The Over is also 5-0 in the first 5 meetings between the Athletics and the Twins this season.

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Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (73-56) conclude a 4-game series against the Minnesota Twins (67-63) on Sunday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-1

The Rangers took down the Twins 6-2 on Saturday to snap an 8-game losing streak. With its recent woes, Texas is now tied with the Seattle Mariners for 1st place in the AL West.

In Saturday’s loss to the Rangers, 2B Jorge Polanco and OF Max Kepler had multi-hit outings for the Twins. Minnesota has gone 5-5 in its last 10 games, but it remains 6 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for 1st place in the AL Central.

Rangers at Twins projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Bailey Ober

Montgomery (8-10, 3.12 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 147 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 8 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 4-3 road loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday
  • Road stats: 2-6, 2.93 ERA (70 2/3 IP, 23 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-1, 5.94 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 11 ER) in 3 starts

Ober (6-6, 3.41 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 in 118 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 3 K in a 7-3 road loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday
  • Home stats: 2-3, 3.07 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 23 ER) in 12 starts
  • First career start vs. Rangers

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Rangers 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 8:41 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Twins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+145) | Twins +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rangers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Twins 3

Moneyline

While Texas has struggled to secure wins recently, the RANGERS (-115) are the pick in this contest. Montgomery is coming off one of his best starts with the Rangers and Ober has surrendered multiple runs in 7 straight starts.

Run line/Against the spread

RANGERS -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value despite the team’s recent woes. The Rangers are capable of getting hot at any moment and are still posting the 6th-best ISO (.197), the 12th-best wOBA (.330), and the 12th-best wRC+ (109) against right-handed pitching since the start of August.

Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this matchup with Montgomery pitching well in recent starts and the Twins struggling against lefties this season. Minnesota boasts the 5th-worst strikeout rate (25.3%) and the 8th-worst wRC+ (92) against left-handed pitching thus far.

The Under is 3-1 in Montgomery’s first 4 starts with the Rangers.

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Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Texas Rangers (72-55) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Minnesota Twins (66-62) on Friday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 1-0

The Rangers lost 7-5 to the Twins in the series opener on Thursday despite getting home runs from 2B Marcus Semien, SS Corey Seager, and OF Leody Taveras. Texas has lost 7 consecutive games and is now only 1 game ahead of the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West.

In Thursday’s 2-run victory over the Rangers, OF Michael Taylor supplied 2 homers from the back of the order for the Twins. Minnesota is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is 6 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central.

Rangers at Twins projected starters

RHP Dane Dunning vs. RHP Sonny Gray

Dunning (9-5, 3.19 ERA) makes his 20th start and 28th appearance. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 132 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in a 6-1 home loss vs. Milwaukee Brewers Saturday
  • 2023 road stats: 3-3, 2.98 ERA (66 1/3 IP, 22 ER) in 10 starts and 4 relief appearances
  • Career vs. Twins: 1-2, 4.74 ERA (19 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Gray (6-6, 3.15 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 through 143 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 7-4 home loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday
  • 2023 home stats: 3-3, 3.23 ERA (69 2/3 IP, 25 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Rangers: 9-5, 3.17 ERA (105 IP, 37 ER) in 16 starts and 1 relief appearance

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Rangers 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 9:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Twins -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the RANGERS (-105) to end their losing skid Friday despite their recent struggles. Before losing on Thursday, the Rangers had won 5 of the previous 7 meetings against the Twins.

Run line/Against the spread

With Dunning and Gray taking the mound in Friday’s matchup, I’ll PASS on the run line. The Twins should keep this game close, but I wouldn’t advise wagering on their run line at nearly -200 odds.

Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the lean as the Rangers are always capable of producing runs and the Twins are swinging a hot bat. Since the beginning of August, the Rangers and the Twins are tied for the 11th-best wOBA (.330) and the 10th-best wRC+ (111) against right-handed pitching.

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Minnesota Twins at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (61-58) conclude a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (65-53) on Sunday. First pitch at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 1-1

The Twins defeated the Phillies 8-1 on Saturday behind homers from SS Carlos Correa, OF Matt Wallner and OF Joey Gallo (twice). Minnesota snapped a 4-game losing streak and it remains in 1st place in the AL Central.

While the Phillies had a 3-game win streak snapped Saturday, SS Trea Turner extended his hit streak to 9 games with a 3-hit performance. Philadelphia is 9 1/2 games behind the Atlanta Braves for 1st place in the NL East, but holds the top Wild-Card spot

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Twins at Phillies projected starters

RHP Sonny Gray vs. LHP Ranger Suarez

Gray (5-5, 3.18 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 in 130 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 10 K in a 6-0 road defeat to the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday
  • 2023 road stats: 2-3, 3.34 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 12 starts
  • Career vs. Phillies: 0-1, 4.29 ERA (21 IP, 10 ER) in 4 starts

Suarez (2-5, 3.96 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 91 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K in a 5-4 home loss to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday
  • Home stats: 0-2, 5.36 ERA (42 IP, 25 ER) in 8 starts
  • First career start vs. the Twins

Twins at Phillies odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Phillies -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-200) | Phillies -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Twins at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 5, Twins 3

Moneyline

In the series finale, I’ll take the PHILLIES (-120) at home despite Suarez’s struggles at home. The Twins are tied for the 4th-worst strikeout rate (25.1%), and they own the 5th-worst wOBA (.299) and the 7th-worst wRC+ (91) against left-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

PHILLIES -1.5 (+165) has fantastic value as Philadelphia looks to close the gap behind the Braves in the NL East. The Phillies have won by multiple runs in each of their last 9 victories.

After giving 1 or fewer ER in his 1st 6 starts, Gray has now given up 2 ER or more in 14 of his last 17 starts.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is the lean in this matchup for an early game on Sunday. The Phillies are 18-24-5 to the Over as home favorites this season, while the Twins are 14-16 to the Over as road underdogs.

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Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (59-54) open a 3-game series against the Detroit Tigers (49-62) on Monday at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 4-3

The Twins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 Sunday to extend their winning streak to 4 games. Minnesota is 4 1/2 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians for 1st place in the AL Central.

The Tigers lost 10-6 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday as they were outscored 20-10 in the 3-game series. Detroit is 9 games back of Minnesota in the division.

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Twins at Tigers projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. LHP Joey Wentz

Lopez (6-6, 4.01 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 through 134 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 3-2 road victory vs. St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday
  • 2023 road stats: 3-4, 3.39 ERA (71 2/3 IP, 27 ER) over 12 starts
  • One career start vs. Tigers: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 10 K in a 3-2 road loss on June 24

Wentz (2-9, 6.37 ERA) makes his 16th start (18th appearance). He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 76 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 4 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 5-0 road win over the Miami Marlins on July 29
  • Home stats: 0-3, 6.18 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 27 ER) in 8 starts and 1 relief appearance
  • Career vs. Twins: 0-2, 2.29 ERA (19 2/3 IP, 5 ER) across 4 starts

Twins at Tigers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:02 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Tigers +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (-105) | Tigers +1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Twins at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 5, Tigers 3

Moneyline

While the Twins (-165) should extend their winning streak on Monday, I’ll PASS on taking their money line unless you can get it at -160 or better odds.

Run line/Against the spread

TWINS -1.5 (-105) is how I’d wager on the run line as Minnesota should have success against Wentz. In the first 7 meetings between these teams this season, the winner has won by multiple runs in 6 of them.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-120) is the pick in this divisional bout as Lopez should limit the Tigers on Monday. Besides Lopez’s expected success on the mound, the Twins have the 20th-best wOBA (.303) and wRC+ (93) against left-handed pitching since the start of July.

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Minnesota Twins at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Minnesota Twins at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Twins (55-53) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals (47-61) on Wednesday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 1-0

The Twins defeated the Cardinals 3-2 on Tuesday to snap a 5-game losing streak. Despite its recent woes, Minnesota is still 2 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central.

In Tuesday’s 1-run loss, OF Tyler O’Neill hit his 3rd homer of the season. St. Louis has lost 4 of its last 5 games and remains in last place in the NL Central.

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Twins at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Joe Ryan vs. RHP Dakota Hudson

Ryan (9-7, 4.06 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 122 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 8-7 home loss vs. Seattle Mariners July 26
  • Road stats: 3-3, 4.23 ERA (55 1/3 IP, 26 ER) in 10 starts
  • Never faced Cardinals before

Hudson (1-0, 4.19 ERA) makes his 2nd start and 8th appearance. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 19 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 3 K in relief during 10-3 home loss vs. Chicago Cubs Thursday
  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 1 K in 6-4 home win vs. Miami Marlins July 19
  • Home stats: 1-0, 4.73 ERA (13 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 4 games (1 start)
  • Never faced Twins before

Twins at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:44 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Cardinals +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins -1.5 (+115) | Cardinals +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Twins at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Twins 6, Cardinals 4

Moneyline

With how these teams have performed this season, I’ll take the TWINS (-140) on the road in Wednesday’s contest. Ryan has also been solid this season, while the Cardinals could have a bullpen game with Hudson not pitching deep into games.

Run line/Against the spread

TWINS -1.5 (+115) has solid value with Hudson taking the mound for the Cardinals. Minnesota is 5th in ISO (.215), 5th in wOBA (.352), and is tied for 3rd in wRC+ (127) against right-handed pitching since the start of July.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (+100) is the play in this showdown despite Tuesday’s game being a low-scoring affair. Besides the Twins’ numbers from above, the Cardinals also boast the 9th-best wOBA (.344) and wRC+ (119) against right-handed pitching since the beginning of July.

The Twins are 13-5 to the Over in their last 18 games, while the Cardinals are 26-18 to the Over in their last 44 home games.

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Minnesota Twins at Seattle Mariners odds, picks and predictions

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

The Minnesota Twins (50-47) conclude a 4-game series against the Seattle Mariners (47-48) on Thursday at T-Mobile Park. First pitch is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Mariners odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 2-1

The Twins secured a 6-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday with 2B Edouard Julien, OF Max Kepler, and 1B Alex Kirilloff hitting home runs. Minnesota has won 5 of its last 6 games and is 2 1/2 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians atop the AL Central.

In Wednesday’s defeat, RHP Luis Castillo struck out 11 batters and surrendered 3 ER for the Mariners. Seattle has lost 4 of its last 6 games and is 10 games back of the Texas Rangers in the AL West race.

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Twins at Mariners projected starters

RHP Pablo Lopez vs. RHP George Kirby

Lopez (5-5, 4.24 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 11.2 K/9 in 116 2/3 innings.

  • Has posted 6 or more K’s in 17 of his 19 starts
  • Has given up 3 ER or more in 6 of his last 9 starts

Kirby (8-8, 3.43 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 0.9 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 112 2/3 innings.

  • Has walked fewer than 2 batters in 17 of his 18 starts
  • Has pitched 6 innings or more in 14 of his 18 starts

Twins at Mariners odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Mariners -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-190) | Mariners -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Twins at Mariners picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 5, Twins 4

Moneyline

Despite their recent struggles, the MARINERS (-135) are my pick. Lopez and Kirby are both coming off forgettable starts, but I’ll trust Kirby as he is typically able to avoid putting himself in difficult spots.

Run line/Against the spread

I’ll PASS on the pricey run line in this game even though the Twins should keep this game close on the road.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (+100) is the play in this game at such a low total. The Twins have produced 5 or more runs in 6 straight games, and they’ve hit the Over in 7 straight contests. The Mariners have achieved the Over in 14 of their last 22 games at home.

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Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Twins (41-42) and Baltimore Orioles (48-32) play the 2nd game of their 3-game series on Friday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is slated for 4:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook‘s lines around the Twins vs. Orioles and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Twins lead 1-0

The Twins broke their 3-game losing streak on Friday night in Baltimore with an 8-1 victory over the Orioles. In their previous series at the Atlanta Braves, Minnesota struggled to scored, producing just 3 runs during the 3-game series. The Twins are 11-13 against the AL East this season.

The Orioles are 3-4 on their current 9-game homestand after Friday’s loss. Despite the defeat, Baltimore is 14-6 against the AL Central this season.

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Twins at Orioles projected starters

RHP Bailey Ober vs. RHP Kyle Bradish

Ober (4-4, 2.97 ERA) will make his 13th start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 69 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K in a 6-3 road victory in extra innings vs. the Detroit Tigers Sunday
  • 2023 away splits: 2-1, 2.59 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 7 ER), .195 OBA in 4 starts
  • First start against the Orioles

Bradish (4-3, 3.75 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 in 72 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K in a 3-2 home victory vs. the Seattle Mariners Sunday
  • Only start vs Twins: No-decision, 4 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K in a 9-4 home victory on May 4, 2022
  • Has allowed 2 ER or fewer over his last 3 starts

Twins at Orioles odds

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Twins +114 (bet $100 to win $114) | Orioles -134 (bet $134 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-176) | Orioles -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Twins at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Twins 3

Moneyline

PASS.

If this same game was played 1 month ago, I would have been all over this ORIOLES (-134) moneyline. However, Baltimore has struggled on this homestand. While I believe they bounce back on Saturday afternoon and score a victory, I don’t feel strongly enough about it to make this bet.

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

I’m not confident in Baltimore on the moneyline, so I definitely don’t believe they’ll win by multiple runs. The odds are tempting, but I feel like it’s a total crap shoot. I’m going to look at the run total for this game.

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Over/Under

I really like the UNDER 8.5 (-104).

The Twins are 1 of the lowest-scoring road teams in the league at under 4 runs per game. They are also batting just .218 away from Target Field. Ober has not allowed more than 3 earned runs in his last 6 starts.

Believe it or not, the Orioles actually average less runs at home than they do on the road this season. Bradish has also not allowed more than 3 earned runs in his last 6 starts.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Blue Jays (27-25) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins (26-25) on Saturday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0

The Blue Jays picked up a 3-1 victory in the series opener Friday. OF George Springer, SS Bo Bichette, 2B Whit Merrifield, and OF Kevin Kiermaier all had multi-hit performances to give Toronto just its 3rd win in its last 10 contests.

The Twins have also gone 3-7 in its last 10 games following Friday’s defeat. Minnesota is still 2 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers for 1st place in the AL Central despite its recent woes.

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Blue Jays at Twins projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Pablo Lopez

Bassitt (5-3, 3.03 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 62 1/3 IP.

  • After giving up a combined 19 ER in his first 6 starts, he’s surrendered just 2 total ER in his last 4 outings
  • Has pitched at least 7 innings in 3 of his last 4 turns

Lopez (2-3, 3.90 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 60 IP.

  • Has allowed multiple ER in 8 of his last 9 starts
  • Has struck out 7-plus batters in 8 of his first 10 turns

Blue Jays 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 8:42 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Twins -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+155) | Twins +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at Twins picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 4, Twins 2

Moneyline

With both teams struggling in recent stretches, the BLUE JAYS (-110) are the pick on the road in this showdown. Toronto is 4-0 in its last 4 games against teams from the AL Central.

Run line/Against the spread

BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+155) has decent value with Bassitt pitching better in recent outings and the Blue Jays registering the 3rd-best wRC+ (113) against right-handed pitching. Also, the Twins continue to roll out a mediocre lineup.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-110) is the lean in this game with Bassitt and Lopez producing solid performances this season. The Blue Jays are 6-0 to the Under in their last 6 games against the AL Central and the Twins are 4-0 to the Under in their last 4 home games against a team with a winning record.

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