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On Saturday, the Houston Astros (3-5) are visiting the Minnesota Twins (5-2), at 2:10 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game set. The Twins will hand the ball to Joe Ryan, and the Astros will counter with Luis Garcia.
With moneyline odds of -115 for the Twins versus -103 for the Astros, this game should be a close one. The total in this contest is set at 7.5.
Twins vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-115)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -113)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Astros
- Game Day: Saturday, April 8, 2023
- Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Target Field
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Jorge Polanco | 10-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Gilberto Celestino | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Ronny Henriquez | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Josh Winder | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Chris Paddack | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Royce Lewis | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Kenta Maeda | Day-to-day | Arm |
| Max Kepler | Day-to-day | Knee |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 10-Day Injured List | Thumb |
| Michael Brantley | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Blake Taylor | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Parker Mushinski | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
Last Time Out: Twins and Astros
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Twins have been favored six times and won five of those games. Minnesota has a record of 5-1 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -115 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 53.5% chance of a victory for the Twins. Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in two of their seven opportunities. The Twins are 5-2-0 ATS in their seven games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | 7 | .333 (39) | .438 (28) | .519 (61) | 3.1% (103) | 25.0% (124) | 15.6% (34) |
| Joey Gallo | 7 | .222 (-) | .300 (-) | .778 (-) | 15.0% (-) | 35.0% (-) | 10.0% (-) |
| Ryan Jeffers | 7 | .444 (-) | .500 (-) | .889 (-) | 10.0% (-) | 10.0% (-) | 10.0% (-) |
| Byron Buxton | 7 | .360 (24) | .407 (46) | .480 (77) | 0.0% (121) | 25.9% (138) | 7.4% (110) |
| Jose Miranda | 7 | .231 (126) | .333 (100) | .231 (174) | 0.0% (121) | 16.7% (66) | 13.3% (50) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season. Houston has played as an underdog of -103 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Astros have a 50.7% chance of walking away with the win. Houston’s games have gone over the total in six of their eight opportunities. The Astros have posted a record of 4-4-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | 8 | .321 (53) | .457 (23) | .714 (12) | 8.8% (12) | 17.6% (74) | 20.6% (13) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 8 | .320 (58) | .419 (39) | .600 (30) | 6.5% (33) | 22.6% (108) | 12.9% (57) |
| Jeremy Pena | 8 | .171 (170) | .256 (163) | .314 (145) | 2.6% (120) | 25.6% (134) | 5.1% (141) |
| Chas McCormick | 7 | .222 (-) | .364 (-) | .444 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 27.3% (-) | 13.6% (-) |
| José Abreu | 8 | .333 (39) | .389 (56) | .364 (131) | 0.0% (121) | 22.2% (102) | 5.6% (138) |
Twins vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Twins will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-115). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).