Astros vs Twins Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 31, 2023

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The Houston Astros (32-22) will host the Minnesota Twins (28-27), in the final game of a three-game series, Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET. The Astros will hand the ball to Hunter Brown (5-1), and the Twins will counter with Louie Varland (2-1).

The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-184) at home over the Twins (+155). The contest has a total set at 8.

Astros vs. Twins Odds

Run Line

Houston Astros (-1.5)

Moneyline

Astros (-184)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Twins

  • Game Day: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNSW
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Stadium: Minute Maid Park

Astros Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Michael Brantley 10-Day Injured List Shoulder
Jose Urquidy 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Luis Garcia 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Lance McCullers Jr. 15-Day Injured List Elbow

Twins Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Jorge Polanco 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
Trevor Larnach 10-Day Injured List Illness
Kenta Maeda 15-Day Injured List Tricep
Jorge Alcala 15-Day Injured List Forearm
Caleb Thielbar 15-Day Injured List Oblique
Tyler Mahle 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Nick Gordon 60-Day Injured List Shin
Chris Paddack 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Gilberto Celestino 60-Day Injured List Thumb
Emilio Pagán Day-to-day Hip Flexor

Last Time Out: Astros and Twins

Brandon Bielak (5.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 6 K) earned the win in the Astros’ 5-1 victory over the Twins yesterday. Alex Bregman led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Joe Ryan (4.0 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 6 K) was handed the loss for the Twins.

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Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Astros have won 19 out of the 32 games, or 59.4%, in which they’ve been favored. Houston has a record of 9-2 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -184 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.8% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 20 of 46 chances this season. The Astros have an ATS record of 23-23-0 in 46 games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Yordan Alvarez 48 .283 (42) .394 (12) .590 (4) 6.7% (8) 22.6% (96) 13% (23)
Alex Bregman 54 .240 (115) .335 (80) .385 (117) 2.9% (93) 10.5% (7) 11.7% (40)
Kyle Tucker 53 .271 (57) .350 (53) .436 (81) 3.2% (78) 14.7% (23) 11.5% (45)
Jeremy Pena 52 .245 (104) .299 (136) .436 (81) 3.6% (61) 22.6% (96) 5% (147)
Mauricio Dubon 42 .295 (20) .326 (96) .386 (115) 0.6% (155) 13.7% (17) 4% (161)

Twins Betting Records and Team Stats

The Twins have been underdogs in 20 games this season and have come away with the win six times (30%) in those contests. Minnesota has played as an underdog of +155 or more just one time this year and came away with a win in that game. The Twins have an implied victory probability of 39.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Minnesota and their opponents have hit the over in 21 of their 48 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Twins are 22-26-0 against the spread in their 48 games that had a posted line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Byron Buxton 49 .221 (142) .324 (101) .448 (69) 4.8% (25) 29% (149) 12.4% (32)
Carlos Correa 48 .211 (152) .303 (133) .378 (124) 2.8% (99) 23.2% (106) 11.8% (39)
Joey Gallo 44 .200 (-) .333 (-) .508 (-) 7.1% (-) 35.9% (-) 16% (-)
Max Kepler 29 .194 (-) .276 (-) .407 (-) 4.9% (-) 21.1% (-) 8.1% (-)
Willi Castro 33 .265 (-) .324 (-) .441 (-) 3.6% (-) 29.7% (-) 4.5% (-)

Astros vs. Twins Picks and Predictions

We predict that the Astros will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-184). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8 runs).

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WRITTEN BY

Matt Rooney

Matt comes from Chicago and has lived in the area his whole life. Graduated from and played football at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL while also serving as the director of student sports broadcasting. He writes for Betsperts as well as appears on several shows across the network.

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