Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros 10823-Free Pick, MLB Odds
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Looking for Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Free MLB predictions? MLB betting sees the Twins taking on the Astros on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at Minute Maid Park, in Houston, TX. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all MLB baseball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily MLB predictions like this Twins Astros free pick.
2023 MLB Handicapping – Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros
Minnesota Twins
So far this season, the Twins have an above record of 87-75 placing them 1st in the AL Central. On the road, the team is 40-41 while going 47-34 at home.
Minnesota’s record against the runline currently stands at 84-81 on an average run differential of 0.7. Their over/under is currently 82-76 with an average of 8.8 combined runs per contest.
Twins
So far on offense, the Twins are averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th). Currently, their combined batting average is 10th in the MLB at .243 to go along with an OPS of .754, placing them 7th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 30th having struck out a total of 30th times and have generated 594 walks.
Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a four game winning streak and have a record of 90-72. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 51-30 while going 39-42 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 82-81 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 85-73 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Astros
So far on offense, the Astros are averaging 5.1 runs per game (5th). Currently, their combined batting average is 5th in the MLB at .259 to go along with an OPS of .768, placing them 5th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 3rd having struck out a total of 3rd times and have generated 550 walks.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Twins will turn to Pablo López as their starter for today’s game. Through 33 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.66 and record of 11-8. So far, his batting average allowed is .235 to go along with an OBP allowed of .285.
López’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 234/48. In terms of home runs, he has given up 24, and has a SLG allowed of .379.
The Astros will turn to Framber Valdez as their starter for today’s game. Through 31 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.46 and record of 12-11. So far, his batting average allowed is .225 to go along with an OBP allowed of .282.
Valdez’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 200/57. In terms of home runs, he has given up 19, and has a SLG allowed of .360.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Twins head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Twins they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Twins are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Not only are the Astros favored in today’s game, but they also have a good track record against the Twins at home. Before first-pitch, I’ll be locking in a wager on the Astros on the moneyline.
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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
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— Houston Astros (@astros) October 8, 2023
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