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On Thursday, the Boston Red Sox (9-10) are hosting the Minnesota Twins (11-7), at 1:35 PM ET, in the final game of a three-game series. The starting pitchers are Tanner Houck (2-0) for the Red Sox, and Kenta Maeda (0-2) for the Twins.
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Red Sox (-123) a moderate moneyline favorite to defeat the Twins (+104) at home. The contest has a total set at 9.
Red Sox vs. Twins Odds
Run Line
Boston Red Sox (-1.5)
Moneyline
Red Sox (-123)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -104)
When, Where, at What Time is Red Sox vs. Twins
- Game Day: Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Fenway Park
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| James Paxton | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Joely Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Chris Martin | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Trevor Story | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Wyatt Mills | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Zack Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Christian Arroyo | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
| Yu Chang | Paternity List | Personal |
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | 10-Day Injured List | Jaw |
| Jorge Polanco | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Alex Kirilloff | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Josh Winder | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Ronny Henriquez | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Gilberto Celestino | 60-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Royce Lewis | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Chris Paddack | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kenta Maeda | Day-to-day | Arm |
Last Time Out: Red Sox and Twins
These squads meet again after the Twins’ 10-4 victory over the Red Sox yesterday. Joe Ryan (6.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 3 K) picked up the win for the Twins. Trevor Larnach went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI to lead the team on offense. Corey Kluber (5.0 IP, 7 R, 6 H, 4 K) was credited with the loss on the mound for the Red Sox.
Betting Trends
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have won six of the 10 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Boston is 5-4 this season when entering a game favored by -123 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 55.2% chance of a victory for the Red Sox. Boston and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of their 19 opportunities. The Red Sox are 10-9-0 against the spread in their 19 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 19 | .270 (74) | .325 (106) | .622 (6) | 8.9% (4) | 21.5% (92) | 6.3% (131) |
| Alex Verdugo | 19 | .329 (15) | .402 (23) | .438 (77) | 1.2% (149) | 9.8% (9) | 9.8% (89) |
| Justin Turner | 19 | .261 (88) | .366 (66) | .362 (128) | 1.2% (149) | 13.4% (22) | 11.0% (72) |
| Kiké Hernández | 19 | .200 (160) | .293 (140) | .385 (119) | 4.0% (59) | 26.7% (139) | 10.7% (76) |
| Masataka Yoshida | 19 | .167 (-) | .310 (-) | .250 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 8.6% (-) | 13.8% (-) |
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have won in two of the seven contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. This season, Minnesota has come away with a win two times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +104 or longer on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Twins have a 49% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Minnesota have gone over the total set by bookmakers in six of 18 chances this season. The Twins have an against the spread mark of 11-7-0 in 18 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | 18 | .242 (108) | .342 (86) | .387 (116) | 2.7% (102) | 32.9% (171) | 13.7% (41) |
| Joey Gallo | 14 | .304 (-) | .360 (-) | .870 (-) | 16.0% (-) | 32.0% (-) | 8.0% (-) |
| Byron Buxton | 18 | .226 (134) | .300 (133) | .387 (116) | 2.9% (90) | 35.7% (179) | 10.0% (88) |
| Jose Miranda | 18 | .211 (151) | .273 (160) | .239 (178) | 0.0% (156) | 15.6% (38) | 7.8% (113) |
| Carlos Correa | 18 | .200 (160) | .274 (156) | .364 (127) | 3.2% (84) | 24.2% (112) | 9.7% (90) |
Red Sox vs. Twins Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Red Sox will pick up the victory in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-123). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up under the total (9 runs).