Twins vs. Astros odds, tips and betting trends

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08 April 2023

Twins vs. Astros odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins (5-2) are hosting the Houston Astros (3-5), at 2:10 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series.

A projected close matchup features the Twins (-116 on the moneyline) against the Astros (-103). The Minnesota Twins will hand the ball to Joe Ryan (1-0, 1.50 ERA), who is looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Astros will turn to Luis Garcia (0-1, 5.40 ERA).

Yesterday, the Twins claimed a 3-2 victory over the Astros, with Jorge Lopez (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Twins. Jose Miranda finished 3-for-5 with an RBI to lead the offensive attack. Ryne Stanek (0.1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss for the Astros.

Prepare for the Twins vs. Astros with what you need to know ahead of Saturday’s baseball action, including viewing options.

Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Odds and Betting Lines

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Favorite: Twins (-116, bet $116 to win $100)
Underdog: Astros (-103, bet $103 to win $100)
Over/under: 7.5

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Twins Stats and Trends

Twins Betting Records

The Twins have won five of the six games they’ve played as favorites this season.
This season Minnesota has won five of its six games when favored by at least -116 on the moneyline.
The implied probability of a win from the Twins, based on the moneyline, is 53.7%.
Games involving Minnesota has gone over the total set by bookmakers in two of seven chances this season.
The Twins are 5-2-0 against the spread in their seven chances this season.

Joe Ryan (Twins Probable Starter)

Ryan (1-0) gets the starting nod for the Twins, his second this season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, when he threw six innings, allowing one earned run while giving up three hits.
Over his one games this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of only .143 against him. He has a 1.50 ERA and averages 9 strikeouts per nine innings.
The opposing Astros offense has a collective .235 batting average, and is 11th in the league with 64 total hits and 10th in MLB action with 36 runs scored. It has the 26th-ranked slugging percentage (.346) and ranks 18th in home runs (seven) in all of MLB.

Twins Batting Stats

The Twins rank 23rd in Major League Baseball with six home runs.
The offense for Minnesota has a slugging percentage of .355 this season, 25th in MLB.
The Twins’ .240 batting average ranks 21st in the league this season.
Minnesota has scored 27 runs (3.9 per game) this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
The Twins have an OBP of .305 this season, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
Minnesota is one of the most-disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking 10th with an average of 8.3 strikeouts per game.

Astros Stats and Trends

Astros Betting Records

The Astros were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season.
Houston has played as an underdog of -103 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 50.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Contests with Houston has gone over the total set by bookmakers in six of eight chances this season.
In eight games with a line this season, the Astros have a mark of 4-4-0 against the spread.

Luis Garcia (Astros Probable Starter)

The Astros will look to Garcia (0-1) to open the game and make his second start this season.
In his most recent time out on Sunday, the righty threw five innings against the Chicago White Sox, allowing three earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
In one games this season, he has put up a 5.40 ERA and averages 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .318 against him.
The opposing Twins offense has the 25th-ranked slugging percentage (.355) and ranks 23rd in home runs hit (six) in all of MLB. They have a collective .240 batting average, and are 17th in the league with 58 total hits and 22nd in MLB play scoring 27 runs.

Astros Batting Stats

The Astros average 0.9 home runs per game to rank 18th in MLB play with seven total home runs .
So far this season, Houston is slugging .346, the fifth-lowest percentage in baseball.
The Astros rank 22nd in MLB with a .235 batting average.
Houston scores the 10th-most runs in baseball (36 total, 4.5 per game).
The Astros are 19th in MLB with an on-base percentage of .325.

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