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The Minnesota Twins are at home for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday 4:38 PM ET at Target Field. The Twins lead the series 1-0. The starting pitchers are Sonny Gray (8-8) for the Twins, and Jose Berrios (11-12) for the Blue Jays.
With the Blue Jays (+115) visiting, the Twins (-138) are a solid favorite on the moneyline. The total for the Twins-Blue Jays game is set at 8.
Twins vs. Blue Jays Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-138)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -104, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Blue Jays
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- Game Time: 4:38 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Target Field
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Keuchel | 15-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Jovani Moran | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Tyler Mahle | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Nick Gordon | 60-Day Injured List | Shin |
| Jose Miranda | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Oliver Ortega | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| José De León | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Matt Canterino | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| 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
These teams meet again after the Twins took down the Blue Jays 3-1 yesterday. Pablo Lopez earned the win for the Twins (5.2 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 3 K), and Royce Lewis led the way offensively (2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI). Kevin Gausman (4.0 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 5 K) took the loss for the Blue Jays.
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
The Twins have entered the game as favorites 112 times this season and won 68, or 60.7%, of those games. This season, Minnesota has won 42 of its 75 games, or 56%, when favored by at least -138 on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 58% chance of a victory for the Twins. Games involving Minnesota have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 81 of 163 chances this season. The Twins have an ATS record of 82-81-0 in 163 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% (-) |
| Carlos Correa | 133 | .230 (126) | .312 (107) | .399 (108) | 3.1% (86) | 22.6% (86) | 10.2% (40) |
| Willi Castro | 112 | .257 (-) | .339 (-) | .411 (-) | 2.2% (-) | 24.3% (-) | 8.4% (-) |
| Edouard Julien | 107 | .260 (-) | .378 (-) | .456 (-) | 3.9% (-) | 31.4% (-) | 15.7% (-) |
| Royce Lewis | 58 | .309 (-) | .372 (-) | .548 (-) | 6.3% (-) | 23% (-) | 8.4% (-) |
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have been chosen as underdogs in 43 games this year and have walked away with the win 23 times (53.5%) in those games. This season, Toronto has been victorious six times in 13 chances when named as an underdog of at least +115 or worse on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 46.5% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Toronto have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 71 of 163 chances this season. The Blue Jays are 74-89-0 against the spread in their 163 games that had a posted 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 | .220 (130) | .285 (134) | .389 (115) | 3.5% (65) | 23.3% (96) | 7.8% (86) |
Twins vs. Blue Jays Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Twins to emerge victorious (-138 on the moneyline), while we predict the scoring will go over the total (8 runs).