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The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays to begin the AL Wild Card Series on Tuesday 4:38 PM ET at . The Twins will hand the ball to Pablo Lopez (11-8), and the Blue Jays will counter with Kevin Gausman (12-9).
The moneyline odds for the Twins (-114) versus the Blue Jays (-106) indicate a tight game. The contest has an over/under set at 7.5.
Twins vs. Blue Jays Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-114)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Blue Jays
- Game Day: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
- Game Time: 4:38 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: ,
- Stadium:
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Gallo | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Carlos Correa | 10-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Byron Buxton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Royce Lewis | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Dallas Keuchel | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Jovani Moran | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Tyler Mahle | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Oliver Ortega | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| José De León | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nick Gordon | 60-Day Injured List | Shin |
| Jose Miranda | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Matt Canterino | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Adam Cimber | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Hagen Danner | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Otto Lopez | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
Last Time Out: Twins and Blue Jays
The Twins’ matchup Tuesday versus the Rockies resulted in a 3-2 loss. Alex Kirilloff went 2-for-3 with an RBI in the defeat, while Jordan Luplow threw 1/3 of an inning without giving up a hit or an earned run en route to taking the loss.
The Blue Jays lost to the Rays Tuesday, with Wes Parsons registering the loss while pitching four innings, giving up nine earned runs on 10 hits while striking out three. Tyler Heineman went 2-for-3 with a triple and three RBI to pace the Blue Jays’ offense.
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have entered the game as favorites 111 times this season and won 67, or 60.4%, of those games. This season, Minnesota has won 65 of its 108 games, or 60.2%, when favored by at least -114 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Twins, based on the moneyline, is 53.3%. Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 81 of their 162 games with a total this season. The Twins are 81-81-0 ATS in their 162 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | 127 | .260 (-) | .332 (-) | .484 (-) | 4.9% (-) | 21.6% (-) | 9.2% (-) |
| Willi Castro | 112 | .257 (-) | .339 (-) | .411 (-) | 2.2% (-) | 24.3% (-) | 8.4% (-) |
| Edouard Julien | 107 | .260 (-) | .378 (-) | .456 (-) | 3.9% (-) | 31.4% (-) | 15.7% (-) |
| Dónovan Solano | 133 | .282 (-) | .369 (-) | .391 (-) | 1.1% (-) | 22.2% (-) | 8.9% (-) |
| Jorge Polanco | 80 | .255 (-) | .335 (-) | .454 (-) | 4.1% (-) | 25.7% (-) | 10.5% (-) |
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have been victorious in 23, or 54.8%, of the 42 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Toronto has a mark of 19-16 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -106 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 51.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Toronto and their opponents have gone over in 71 of their 162 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Blue Jays have an against the spread mark of 74-88-0 in 162 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 156 | .264 (58) | .345 (43) | .444 (67) | 3.8% (47) | 14.7% (14) | 9.8% (49) |
| George Springer | 153 | .256 (83) | .326 (73) | .403 (104) | 3.1% (86) | 18.4% (45) | 8.8% (68) |
| Bo Bichette | 135 | .305 (8) | .338 (50) | .473 (38) | 3.3% (76) | 19.1% (50) | 4.5% (132) |
| Whit Merrifield | 143 | .272 (41) | .318 (93) | .382 (120) | 1.9% (120) | 17.1% (34) | 6.1% (109) |
| Daulton Varsho | 152 | .222 (129) | .287 (132) | .391 (112) | 3.5% (65) | 23.3% (96) | 7.8% (86) |
Twins vs. Blue Jays Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Twins will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-114). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).