Twins vs. Tigers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines & Picks

The Minnesota Twins (59-54) will look to Max Kepler, on a three-game homer streak, versus the Detroit Tigers (49-62) at 6:40 PM ET on Monday, at Comerica Park.

The Twins are favored away from home (-164) versus the Tigers (+138). The contest has a set total of 8.5.

The insights in this article are based off odds valid as of August 7, 2023 at 1:12 AM ET. Ready to bet?

Twins vs Tigers Betting Lines

Twins Betting Insights

• The Twins have entered the game as favorites 74 times this season and won 45, or 60.8%, of those games.
• Minnesota has a record of 14-13, a 51.9% win rate, when favored by -164 or more by sportsbooks this season.
• Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Twins have a 62.1% chance to win.
• Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 52 of 113 opportunities.
• In 113 games with a spread this season, the Twins are 52-61-0 ATS.

Twins Last 10 Games Trend

Tigers Betting Insights

• The Tigers have come away with 38 wins in the 92 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Detroit has been victorious 22 times in 47 chances when named as an underdog of at least +138 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 42% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 58 of its 112 opportunities.
• The Tigers are 59-53-0 against the spread in their 112 games that had a posted line this season.

Tigers Last 10 Games Trend

If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Twins or Tigers, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!

Twins Probable Pitcher – Pablo Lopez

• Lopez and his team have a record of 8-14-0 against the spread when he starts.
• The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in six innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
• Lopez has pitched five or more innings in 13 straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• In 22 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
• Lopez’s team has a record of 11-5 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Lopez’s team has won 12 of his 22 starts.
• In games Lopez has started this season, the teams are 11-10-1 at hitting the over.

Twins Relief Pitchers

Tigers Probable Pitcher – Joey Wentz

• Wentz (2-9 with a 6.37 ERA and 72 strikeouts in 76 1/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Tigers, his 16th of the season.
• The left-hander last appeared in relief on Saturday, July 29, when he threw 4 2/3 scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins while giving up four hits.
• Wentz has put together seven starts this season that he pitched five or more innings.
• He has had one appearances this season in which he did not allow an earned run.
• The Tigers have a 6-10 record in Wentz’s 16 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Wentz’s team has a 5-10 record in his starts this season.
• Wentz has started 16 contests with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The teams have combined to hit the over in 10 of them.

Tigers Relief Pitchers

Twins Hitting Trends

• The Twins have hit two or more home runs in 56 games this season, and are 45-11 in those outings.
• Minnesota has gone 31-6 in its 37 games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
• The team is 50-17 in the games this season it has racked up eight or more hits.
• Minnesota is 54-9 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
• The Twins are 23-12 in games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Tigers Hitting Trends

• They’ve hit two or more homers in 27 games this season and are 18-9 in those matchups.
• In 19 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 15-4.
• In 66 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 46-20.
• Detroit has won 38 of its 51 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
• They have won 17 of their 28 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Twins vs. Tigers Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Twins (-164)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

Odds subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas. See DraftKings for offer details, terms and conditions. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.