Astros vs Twins Today: Picks, Predictions, Moneyline and Odds – Sunday, April 9

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On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins (6-2) are hosting the Houston Astros (3-6), at 2:10 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game set. On the mound for the Astros will be Hunter Brown, matched up against the Twins’ Tyler Mahle.

The moneyline odds for the Astros (-111) versus the Twins (-107) are tight. The game’s total is set at 8.

Astros vs. Twins Odds

Run Line

Houston Astros (-1.5)

Moneyline

Astros (-111)

Total

8 Runs (Over: -108, Under: -113)

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

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 9, 2023
  • Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Stadium: Target Field

Astros Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Jose Altuve 10-Day Injured List Thumb
Michael Brantley 10-Day Injured List Shoulder
Lance McCullers Jr. 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Blake Taylor 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Parker Mushinski 15-Day Injured List Back

Twins Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Max Kepler 10-Day Injured List Knee
Alex Kirilloff 10-Day Injured List Wrist
Jorge Polanco 10-Day Injured List Knee
Gilberto Celestino 10-Day Injured List Thumb
Ronny Henriquez 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Josh Winder 15-Day Injured List Shoulder
Chris Paddack 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Royce Lewis 60-Day Injured List Knee
Joey Gallo Day-to-day Upper Body

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Betting Trends

Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

The Astros have entered the game as favorites seven times this season and won three of those games. Houston has entered seven games this season favored by -111 or more and is 3-4 in those contests. The implied probability of a win from the Astros, based on the moneyline, is 52.6%. Houston’s games have gone over the total in seven of their nine chances. The Astros have an ATS record of 4-5-0 in nine games with a spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Yordan Alvarez 9 .310 (58) .400 (45) .655 (19) 8.6% (12) 20.0% (81) 11.4% (65)
Kyle Tucker 9 .281 (78) .410 (35) .625 (25) 7.9% (18) 21.1% (89) 18.4% (17)
Jeremy Pena 9 .179 (167) .256 (163) .385 (120) 4.7% (57) 30.2% (158) 4.7% (154)
Chas McCormick 8 .227 (-) .346 (-) .409 (-) 3.8% (-) 26.9% (-) 11.5% (-)
Mauricio Dubon 9 .263 (-) .300 (-) .316 (-) 0.0% (-) 5.0% (-) 5.0% (-)

Twins Betting Records and Team Stats

The Twins were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season. Minnesota has played as an underdog of -107 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Twins have a 51.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Minnesota and their opponents have hit the over in three of their eight games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Twins have an against the spread record of 6-2-0 in eight games with a line this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Trevor Larnach 8 .355 (27) .459 (20) .516 (52) 2.7% (114) 24.3% (122) 16.2% (27)
Kyle Farmer 8 .350 (-) .364 (-) .550 (-) 4.5% (-) 13.6% (-) 4.5% (-)
Joey Gallo 8 .222 (-) .300 (-) .778 (-) 15.0% (-) 35.0% (-) 10.0% (-)
Byron Buxton 8 .333 (40) .375 (64) .533 (46) 3.1% (92) 28.1% (148) 6.3% (134)
Ryan Jeffers 8 .444 (-) .500 (-) .889 (-) 10.0% (-) 10.0% (-) 10.0% (-)

Astros vs. Twins Picks and Predictions

Our pick for Astros vs. Twins is the Twins (-107 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the under on 8 runs.

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WRITTEN BY

Stacy Sailer

Stacy has been a baseball fan for as long as she can remember. She admits that she grew up as a spoiled Yankees fan in the late-90’s/early 2000’s, but has slowly evolved into a disgruntled Yankees fan due to their lone championship title in the last 21 seasons. She follows other sports, but her first love has always been baseball and loves getting to share her insight and knowledge with the Betsperts community.

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