Twins vs Athletics Prediction
The Minnesota Twins and Oakland Athletics face off on Friday in an MLB showdown at Oakland Coliseum.
Twins Betting Preview
The Twins sit with a 45-46 record overall and they were swept in the last series against the Baltimore Orioles. On Sunday the pitching gave up 15 runs while the offense only managed two runs. The Twins are averaging 4.17 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the pitching is ranked 2nd in the league. Carlos Correa has hit 11 home runs and driven in 38 RBIs. They need Correa to have a big second half if they want to make the playoffs.
A’s Betting Preview
On the other side of this matchup is the A’s who sit with a 25-67 record overall and they were swept in the last series against the Boston Red Sox. On July 9th the pitching was better, but the offense only managed three runs and that led to the defeat. Brent Rooker finished with three hits, one run, and one RBI. The A’s are averaging 3.57 runs while their pitching is giving up 6.27 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th while the pitching staff is ranked 30th. Brent Rooker has hit 16 home runs and driven in 44 RBIs.
Twins vs A’s Trends
Under is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 games following an off day. Over is 5-0 in Athletics last 5 home games. Over is 4-0 in Athletics last 4 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Twins last 4 games following a loss. Under is 11-2-4 in Athletics last 17 during game 1 of a series. Under is 5-1-2 in Athletics last 8 Friday games.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Twins offense has been inconsistent this season, but they should have little issues running up the score in this game. The A’s offense is averaging only 3.57 runs per game and the yare going to really struggle to get any type of offense going here. This will be an easy victory by the Twins to start the second half. Back the Twins -1.5.
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