The Minnesota Twins (24-19) wrap up a 3-game interleague series with the Los Angeles Dodgers (27-16) Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Dodgers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Series tied 1-1
The Twins picked up a 5-1 victory as +175 underdogs Tuesday and handed LHP Clayton Kershaw a rare loss at home as the Under (7.5) cashed. Kershaw hadn’t lost at home in the regular season since June 16, 2021, but the southpaw likely had his mind elsewhere, as his mother sadly passed away 3 days ago.
The Dodgers outlasted the Twins 9-8 in 12 innings in the series opener on Monday, as the teams combined for 24 hits. 3B Max Muncy smacked 2 home runs and had 3 RBIs and shares the MLB lead with 14 homers on the season.
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Twins at Dodgers projected starters
RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP Dustin May
Gray (4-0, 1.39 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.08 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 11.1 K/9 in 45 1/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K in a 6-2 home win vs. the Chicago Cubs Friday
- Road splits this season: 1-0, 2.40 ERA (15 IP, 4 ER), .237 OBA in 3 starts
May (4-1, 2.68 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9, 6.1 K/9 in 47 IP innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in a 4-2 home win vs. the San Diego Padres Friday
- Home splits this season: 1-0, 3.33 ERA (24 1/3 IP, 9 ER), .216 OBA in 4 starts
Twins at Dodgers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:47 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Twins +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Dodgers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Twins +1.5 (-165) | Dodgers -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Twins at Dodgers picks and predictions
Prediction
Dodgers 3, Twins 2
Moneyline
The DODGERS (-140) are a decent play as moderate favorites.
While Gray has been nearly unhittable for the Twins this season, Minnesota is 0-2 in his previous 2 outings against the Cubs and Cleveland Guardians. While the Twins are 5-3 in his past 8 outings, 2 of those victories are against the lowly Kansas City Royals.
Toss in the fact that May has served up just 1 homer in his 47 innings and has a .171 OBA and this should be a low-scoring game in favor of the home side.
Run line/Against the spread
The TWINS +1.5 (-165) aren’t priced out of line if you like Gray and the visitors but would like a little bit of insurance.
Minnesota has covered the run line in both of the first 2 games in the series, including the outright win Tuesday.
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Over/Under
The UNDER 8.5 (+100) is the best play on the board with 2 pitchers having All-Star caliber seasons and posting WHIPs around 1.00.
There is a slight concern with a 9-12 mph wind to straightaway center field, but May has allowed just 1 homer all season and Gray hasn’t allowed a homer in 45 1/3 IP this season.
The Under is 4-1 in the past 5 on the road for the Twins while going 4-1 in the past 5 overall for the Dodgers.
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