Astros vs Twins Odds, Picks & Starting Pitchers (April 8)

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Ryan posted a 2.16 ERA in five spring starts. He also won his last three decisions of 2022. Ryan didn’t allow a run in any of those victories, a span covering 20.2 innings pitched.

Garcia vs Ryan

Astros right-hander Luis Garcia wasn’t as impressive for openers. He was roughed up for seven hits and three earned runs over five innings.

Taking the loss in a 6-3 setback to the White Sox, Garcia’s 5.40 ERA is right around the 4.66 ERA he posted during spring training. The loss ended a personal seven game winning streak for Garcia.

Pena Roughed Up Ryan

Astros shortstop Jeremy Ryan drove in a pair of runs off Ryan last May 10 in a 5-0 Houston victory. He’s 1-for-2 (.500) when facing Ryan, as are first baseman Jose Abreu and third baseman Alex Bregman.

Astros vs Twins Recent Results

Minnesota second baseman Nick Gordon is 3-for-6 (.500) off of Garcia. Twins catcher Christian Vazquez is 2-for-5 (.400) with an RBI.

Astros vs Twins Pick & Prediction

Garcia was 2-0 against the Twins last season, including a 5-0 victory May 12 at Target Field. He’s 3-1 with a 2.66 ERA in four career starts facing Minnesota. However, Garcia is just 1-1 with a 2.89 in two starts at Target Field.

Ryan is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in one prior start against Houston. That was at Target Field, where the Twins are 2-7 SU in the last nine games vs Houston.