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The Houston Astros (79-45) meet the Minnesota Twins (62-59), who will be attempting to snap a four-game losing skid, Wednesday at 8:10 PM ET, at Minute Maid Park. On the mound for the Astros will be Framber Valdez (12-4), matched up against the Twins’ Dylan Bundy (7-5).
Oddsmakers have made the Astros a decent moneyline favorite (-228) at home over the Twins (+191). The game has an over/under set at 7.5 runs.
Astros vs. Twins Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-228)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -107)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Twins
- Game Day: Wednesday, August 24, 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 |
| Jose Altuve | Day-to-day | Shouder |
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 10 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Kyle Garlick | 10 Day Injury List | Ribs |
| Trevor Larnach | 10 Day Injury List | Abdominal |
| Ryan Jeffers | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Tyler Mahle | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Miguel Sanó | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Danny Coulombe | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Kenta Maeda | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| 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 |
Last Time Out: Astros and Twins
Yesterday, the Astros claimed a 4-2 win over the Twins, with Justin Verlander (6.00 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 10 K) earning the win for the Astros. Alex Bregman went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Aaron Sanchez (4.00 IP, 2 R, 6 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss for the Twins.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won 71, or 67.6%, of the 105 games they’ve played as favorites this season. This season, Houston has won 15 of its 21 games, or 71.4%, when favored by at least -228 on the moneyline. The Astros have a 69.5% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 47 of their 124 games with a total. The Astros are 65-59-0 against the spread in their 124 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 120 | .266 (54) | .369 (18) | .476 (27) | 3.7% (50) | 12.4% (12) | 12.8% (9) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 105 | .297 (17) | .399 (3) | .607 (3) | 7.1% (3) | 20.2% (80) | 14.2% (4) |
| Kyle Tucker | 116 | .260 (67) | .338 (57) | .476 (27) | 4.7% (23) | 15.9% (37) | 10.8% (31) |
| Jose Altuve | 106 | .276 (36) | .365 (23) | .494 (18) | 4.4% (32) | 14.7% (24) | 10.7% (36) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 113 | .248 (86) | .297 (118) | .380 (112) | 1.6% (119) | 12.9% (16) | 5.6% (128) |
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have been victorious in 18, or 37.5%, of the 48 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Minnesota has a win-loss record of 2-2 when favored by +191 or worse by bookmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Twins have a 34.4% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Minnesota and their opponents have hit the over in 56 of their 121 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The Twins have an against the spread record of 52-69-0 in 121 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 109 | .324 (2) | .390 (6) | .433 (62) | 1.5% (124) | 7.6% (1) | 9.4% (54) |
| Jorge Polanco | 100 | .236 (110) | .344 (46) | .401 (91) | 3.5% (54) | 20.9% (86) | 14.2% (4) |
| Carlos Correa | 97 | .269 (51) | .351 (30) | .429 (65) | 3.3% (62) | 20.8% (84) | 11.0% (25) |
| Gio Urshela | 103 | .266 (54) | .308 (108) | .431 (64) | 2.9% (77) | 16.4% (45) | 6.3% (106) |
| Max Kepler | 100 | .230 (118) | .321 (85) | .360 (128) | 2.3% (98) | 15.4% (34) | 10.9% (30) |
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 (-228). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).