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.
Betting Trends
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) |
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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) |
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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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