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On Friday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Minnesota Twins (24-20) visiting the Los Angeles Angels (23-22) at 9:38 PM ET. On the mound for the Twins will be Joe Ryan (6-1), matched up against the Angels’ Reid Detmers (0-3).
Despite being on the road the Twins are a moderate moneyline favorite (-129) over the Angels (+109). The game’s total is set at 8.5.
Twins vs. Angels Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-129)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -112)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Angels
- Game Day: Friday, May 19, 2023
- Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSW
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Stadium: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
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 |
| Jorge Polanco | Day-to-day | Hamstring |
| Nick Gordon | Day-to-day | Shin |
| Joey Gallo | Day-to-day | Leg |
Angels Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | 10-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Jared Walsh | 10-Day Injured List | Head |
| Max Stassi | 10-Day Injured List | Hip |
| José Suarez | 15-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Austin Warren | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Aaron Loup | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Logan O’Hoppe | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| José Quijada | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Davis Daniel | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Jose Marte | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chris Rodriguez | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tucker Davidson | Day-to-day | Leg |
Last Time Out: Twins and Angels
The Twins’ matchup Friday versus the Dodgers finished in a 7-3 loss. Byron Buxton went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Jose De Leon threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out three en route to taking the loss.
The Angels knocked off the Orioles 6-5 yesterday, with Chris Devenski earning the win while throwing one inning, giving up two earned runs on two hits. Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI to pace the Angels’ offense.
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have been favorites in 22 games this season and won 15 (68.2%) of those contests. Minnesota has a record of 12-6, a 66.7% win rate, when favored by -129 or more by sportsbooks this season. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 56.3% chance of a victory for the Twins. Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 17 of their 37 opportunities. The Twins are 18-19-0 ATS in their 37 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | 40 | .236 (116) | .341 (67) | .493 (43) | 5.2% (26) | 28.3% (143) | 13.3% (26) |
| Joey Gallo | 34 | .216 (-) | .322 (-) | .578 (-) | 8.5% (-) | 32.2% (-) | 12.7% (-) |
| Carlos Correa | 40 | .203 (163) | .274 (162) | .386 (119) | 3.4% (73) | 24% (111) | 9.1% (84) |
| Trevor Larnach | 36 | .225 (138) | .331 (92) | .400 (106) | 3.5% (70) | 33.8% (169) | 14.1% (16) |
| Jorge Polanco | 23 | .284 (-) | .327 (-) | .484 (-) | 4% (-) | 23.8% (-) | 5.9% (-) |
Angels Betting Records and Team Stats
The Angels have been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (43.8%) in those games. Los Angeles has a win-loss record of 5-7 when favored by +109 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Angels have a 47.8% chance of pulling out a win. Los Angeles and their opponents have gone over in 20 of their 38 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Angels are 18-20-0 against the spread in their 38 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | 43 | .292 (33) | .362 (45) | .542 (13) | 5.3% (22) | 20.2% (79) | 10.1% (73) |
| Hunter Renfroe | 43 | .250 (99) | .308 (126) | .482 (49) | 5.4% (20) | 20.5% (80) | 8.1% (104) |
| Mike Trout | 42 | .280 (48) | .370 (34) | .524 (22) | 5.3% (22) | 26.5% (129) | 10.1% (73) |
| Taylor Ward | 44 | .236 (116) | .316 (118) | .333 (154) | 2.1% (120) | 21.4% (89) | 9.1% (84) |
| Gio Urshela | 41 | .298 (23) | .321 (110) | .351 (149) | 0.6% (157) | 15.4% (29) | 3.2% (170) |
Twins vs. Angels Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Angels will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+109). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).