MLB Odds: Astros vs. Twins prediction, odds and pick

The Houston Astros are on a seven-game winning streak. They will travel to Target Field to play the Minnesota Twins. Justin Verlander will start for Houston. Joe Ryan will pitch for Minnesota. The Twins are 18-11 and have a similar record as the Astros.

The Houston Astros are on a seven-game winning streak. They are third in ERA, second in quality starts, and fifth in opponent batting average against. Justin Verlander has a 2.91 ERA in 38 career starts against the Twins. The Astros have a chance to win their first championship since 2019. They have 36 home runs but only 19th in runs scored. Houston is hitting .219. Minnesota is only hitting.219 in 29 games.

The Twins are currently atop the American League Central. Minnesota has showcased consistency with avoiding losing skids and staying seven games above .500.

The Twins are playing against Houston at home on Tuesday. Carlos Correa was hit by a pitch last Thursday, but showed no fractures or structural damage in a CT scan. Byron Buxton has a hip strain, and he was out of the lineup against the A’s on Sunday. Joe Ryan is off to a good start to his career, with a slider and changeup that are devastating.

Both teams are leading their divisions. The pitching matchup will be the deciding factor. Houston will eventually figure out Ryan and win their eighth consecutive game.

The final odds are Astros -1.5.