The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Minnesota Twins for the first game of this interleague series on Monday, May 15. First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 pm ET while airing on MLB.TV.
The Dodgers enter this game as -115 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Dodgers vs. Twins predictions, odds, and picks below.
Dodgers vs. Twins Odds
- Spread: Dodgers -115 / Twins -105
- Total: 8.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, May 15
- Time: 10:10 pm ET
- Location: Dodgers Stadium – Los Angeles, CA
- TV: MLB.TV
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Starting Pitchers
- Dodgers: RHP Noah Syndergaard (1-3, 6.12 ERA, 1.42 WHIP)
Syndergaard has been dealing with a finger issue, but he’s reportedly good to go after completing a side session with no issues. Still, Thor’s time with the Dodgers has hardly been great, as he has given up 41 hits and 22 earned runs across 32.2 innings this season.
- Twins: RHP Pablo Lopez (2-2, 3.47 ERA, 1.01 WHIP)
Lopez had a tough stretch in late April where he gave up 5+ earned runs in back-to-back starts. It appears that dip in production is behind him, as he bounced back with only 3 ER across 13.1 innings pitched in his last two against the White Sox and Padres combined.
Dodgers Betting Trends
- Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Under is 4-1 in Dodgers last 5 overall.
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Twins Betting Trends
- Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
- Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 overall.
Dodgers vs. Twins Predictions
The Twins have the better starting pitcher on the mound, and Minnesota found its offense over the weekend with 11 and 16 runs respectively in the last two games. Still, winning at Dodger Stadium is no easy feat, especially for an American League team traveling across the country.
The Dodgers have been getting the job done in low-scoring games, sweeping the Padres while allowing only four runs across three games. That was due to quality performances from starters like Dustin May, Tony Gonsolin, and Julio Urias.
Los Angeles might not get that consistency from its starter on Monday, as Syndergaard has had a tough time missing bats this season with a 6.12 ERA and allowing 41 hits over 32.2 innings. The Dodgers have lost four of his six starts this season, which doesn’t include the last outing — where he was removed after just one inning.
The Twins are a homerun-hitting team, and Dodger Stadium ranks as a top-five hitting environment for dingers. Look for the Twins to take the first game of the series out west.
The Pick: Twins moneyline | -105 at BetMGM Sportsbook
