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At Minute Maid Park on Thursday, the Houston Astros (three straight victories) take on the Minnesota Twins at 8:10 PM ET. Luis Garcia (10-8) is the starter for the Astros, and Chris Archer (2-6) for the Twins.
Oddsmakers have made the Astros a decent moneyline favorite (-180) at home over the Twins (+153). The game’s total is 8.5.
Astros vs. Twins Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-180)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Twins
- Game Day: Thursday, August 25, 2022
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 10 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Ryan Jeffers | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Kyle Garlick | 10 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Trevor Larnach | 10 Day Injury List | Abdominal |
| Tyler Mahle | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Cole Sands | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Danny Coulombe | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Chris Paddack | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Alex Kirilloff | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Cody Stashak | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Randy Dobnak | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Jorge Alcala | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Astros and Twins
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won 72, or 67.9%, of the 106 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Houston has a record of 32-15, a 68.1% win rate, when favored by -180 or more by oddsmakers this season. The moneyline for this contest implies a 64.3% chance of a victory for the Astros. Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 47 of their 125 games with a total this season. The Astros are 66-59-0 against the spread in their 125 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 121 | .265 (56) | .368 (19) | .473 (31) | 3.7% (52) | 12.3% (12) | 12.9% (9) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 106 | .298 (13) | .402 (3) | .609 (3) | 7.0% (3) | 20.0% (78) | 14.3% (4) |
| Kyle Tucker | 117 | .260 (66) | .338 (56) | .477 (27) | 4.7% (24) | 15.8% (36) | 10.7% (33) |
| Jose Altuve | 107 | .278 (33) | .367 (22) | .501 (15) | 4.6% (26) | 14.5% (22) | 10.6% (36) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 114 | .246 (91) | .294 (123) | .377 (115) | 1.5% (122) | 12.8% (16) | 5.5% (130) |
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have been underdogs in 49 games this season and have come away with the win 18 times (36.7%) in those contests. This season, Minnesota has been victorious four times in 13 chances when named as an underdog of at least +153 or worse on the moneyline. The Twins have an implied victory probability of 39.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Minnesota’s games have gone over the total in 56 of their 122 opportunities. The Twins are 52-70-0 against the spread in their 122 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 110 | .325 (2) | .391 (6) | .435 (61) | 1.5% (122) | 7.6% (1) | 9.5% (49) |
| Jorge Polanco | 101 | .237 (109) | .346 (43) | .403 (92) | 3.5% (54) | 21.0% (87) | 14.3% (4) |
| Carlos Correa | 98 | .267 (53) | .348 (37) | .426 (71) | 3.3% (60) | 20.6% (82) | 10.9% (28) |
| Gio Urshela | 104 | .266 (55) | .307 (109) | .429 (67) | 2.8% (85) | 16.8% (48) | 6.2% (110) |
| Max Kepler | 101 | .228 (123) | .320 (87) | .357 (130) | 2.3% (96) | 15.3% (33) | 11.0% (25) |
Astros vs. Twins Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-180). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up under the total (8.5 runs).