Dodgers vs Twins Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – May 17, 2023

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In the final game of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers (27-16) meet the Minnesota Twins (24-19), Wednesday at 3:10 PM ET. On the hill for the Dodgers will be Dustin May (4-1), matched up against the Twins’ Sonny Gray (4-0).

The Dodgers (-146) are moneyline favorites at home over the Twins (+124). The over/under for the Dodgers-Twins game is 8.5.

Dodgers vs. Twins Odds

Run Line

Los Angeles Dodgers (-1.5)

Moneyline

Dodgers (-146)

Total

8.5 Runs (Over: -114, Under: -106)

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

  • Game Day: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
  • Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
  • TV Channel: SNLA
  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Stadium: Dodger Stadium

Dodgers Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Michael Grove 15-Day Injured List Groin
Jimmy Nelson 15-Day Injured List Elbow
Gavin Lux 60-Day Injured List Knee
Ryan Pepiot 60-Day Injured List Oblique
J.P. Feyereisen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Blake Treinen 60-Day Injured List Shoulder
Daniel Hudson 60-Day Injured List Knee
Walker Buehler 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Álex Reyes 60-Day Injured List Shoulder

Twins Injury Report

Name Status Injury
Max Kepler 10-Day Injured List Hamstring
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
Chris Paddack 60-Day Injured List Elbow
Gilberto Celestino 60-Day Injured List Thumb
Royce Lewis 60-Day Injured List Knee

Last Time Out: Dodgers and Twins

The Twins beat the Dodgers 5-1 yesterday, with Bailey Ober getting the win (6.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 6 K) and Kyle Farmer leading the way offensively (going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI). Clayton Kershaw (4.0 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Dodgers.

Betting Trends

Dodgers Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Dodgers have been favored 39 times and won 25, or 64.1%, of those games. Los Angeles has entered 25 games this season favored by -146 or more and is 15-10 in those contests. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 59.3% chance of a victory for the Dodgers. Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 22 of their 43 chances. The Dodgers are 24-19-0 against the spread this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Freddie Freeman 43 .312 (8) .387 (18) .518 (26) 3.6% (67) 17% (42) 11.3% (56)
Mookie Betts 41 .244 (106) .353 (56) .494 (39) 4.9% (28) 19% (62) 14.1% (20)
Max Muncy 38 .217 (151) .363 (41) .558 (10) 8.8% (1) 28.1% (141) 17.5% (6)
Will Smith 25 .323 (-) .412 (-) .613 (-) 6.1% (-) 7% (-) 14% (-)
James Outman 42 .257 (84) .350 (59) .529 (19) 5% (26) 33.8% (170) 10% (74)

Twins Betting Records and Team Stats

The Twins have been underdogs in 14 games this season and have come away with the win four times (28.6%) in those contests. Minnesota has a win-loss record of 2-2 when favored by +124 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The Twins have an implied victory probability of 44.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Minnesota’s games have gone over the total in 18 of their 43 opportunities. The Twins are 23-20-0 against the spread in their 43 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Name GP AVG (Rank) OBP (Rank) SLG (Rank) HR% (Rank) K% (Rank) BB% (Rank)
Byron Buxton 39 .234 (120) .337 (77) .476 (52) 4.7% (35) 29% (148) 13% (28)
Joey Gallo 33 .214 (-) .325 (-) .561 (-) 7.9% (-) 31.6% (-) 13.2% (-)
Carlos Correa 39 .201 (163) .275 (160) .390 (116) 3.5% (71) 23.4% (109) 9.4% (82)
Trevor Larnach 35 .229 (131) .336 (81) .407 (101) 3.6% (67) 34.3% (171) 14.3% (17)
Jorge Polanco 22 .283 (-) .327 (-) .489 (-) 4.1% (-) 24.5% (-) 6.1% (-)

Dodgers vs. Twins Picks and Predictions

Our pick for Dodgers vs. Twins sees the Dodgers (-146 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the under on 8.5 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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