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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Minnesota Twins (65-61) hosting the Boston Red Sox (62-66) at 7:40 PM ET. Dylan Bundy (7-5) will start for the Twins, and Brayan Bello (0-3) for the Red Sox.
The Twins (-126) are moneyline favorites at home over the Red Sox (+107). The contest has a total set at 9.
Twins vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Minnesota Twins (-1.5)
Moneyline
Twins (-126)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -115)
When, Where, at What Time is Twins vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Monday, August 29, 2022
- Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Target Field
Twins Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | 10 Day Injury List | Abdominal |
| Byron Buxton | 10 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Ryan Jeffers | 10 Day Injury List | Thumb |
| Tyler Mahle | 15 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Cole Sands | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Royce Lewis | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Jhon Romero | 60 Day Injury List | Bicep |
| Jorge Alcala | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Randy Dobnak | 60 Day Injury List | Finger |
| Bailey Ober | 60 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Alex Kirilloff | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Chris Paddack | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Nathan Eovaldi | 15 Day Injury List | Neck |
| Tanner Houck | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| James Paxton | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Chris Sale | 60 Day Injury List | Finger/Wrist |
| Josh Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Trevor Story | Day-to-day | Rest |
Last Time Out: Twins and Red Sox
The Twins were vicotrious 8-3 over the Giants yesterday in their last game. Devin Smeltzer was named the winning pitcher after throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out one, while Jake Cave finished 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively.
The Red Sox were defeated by the Rays 12-4 yesterday. Tommy Pham went 2-for-5 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Nick Pivetta took the loss on the mound, throwing five innings, giving up five earned runs on eight hits while striking out four.
Betting Trends
Twins Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Twins have been favored 76 times and won 47, or 61.8%, of those games. Minnesota has a record of 43-25 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -126 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Twins have a 55.8% chance to win. Games involving Minnesota have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 59 of 126 chances this season. The Twins are 54-72-0 against the spread in their 126 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | 113 | .318 (4) | .384 (8) | .425 (69) | 1.5% (121) | 7.3% (1) | 9.4% (55) |
| Jorge Polanco | 104 | .235 (114) | .346 (42) | .405 (87) | 3.6% (51) | 21.3% (86) | 14.4% (4) |
| Carlos Correa | 102 | .276 (40) | .355 (29) | .439 (56) | 3.4% (54) | 20.2% (80) | 10.7% (34) |
| Gio Urshela | 108 | .267 (53) | .310 (104) | .426 (68) | 2.7% (85) | 16.9% (48) | 6.5% (105) |
| Max Kepler | 104 | .232 (117) | .327 (78) | .361 (124) | 2.2% (97) | 14.8% (24) | 11.4% (23) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been chosen as underdogs in 62 games this year and have walked away with the win 25 times (40.3%) in those games. This season, Boston has been victorious 17 times in 46 chances when named as an underdog of at least +107 or worse on the moneyline. Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Red Sox have a 48.3% chance of pulling out a win. Contests with Boston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 59 of 128 chances this season. In 128 games with a line this season, the Red Sox have a mark of 66-62-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 110 | .294 (18) | .351 (36) | .543 (8) | 5.2% (15) | 17.8% (53) | 6.8% (99) |
| Xander Bogaerts | 121 | .303 (10) | .372 (15) | .448 (49) | 2.2% (97) | 19.7% (77) | 8.9% (66) |
| Alex Verdugo | 121 | .283 (27) | .327 (78) | .400 (96) | 1.4% (127) | 11.3% (7) | 6.0% (116) |
| Tommy Pham | 118 | .249 (86) | .321 (85) | .402 (93) | 3.1% (68) | 26.7% (129) | 9.5% (52) |
| J.D. Martínez | 113 | .275 (41) | .342 (47) | .431 (63) | 2.1% (103) | 24.6% (116) | 8.6% (70) |
Twins vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Twins to win (-126 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go under the total (9 runs).