The Minnesota Twins are set to face off against the Houston Astros in the second game of the ALDS. The Astros currently lead the series 1-0, thanks to their home advantage and a strong performance in the first game. The Twins, however, are not a team to be underestimated, having topped their division in the regular season and recently ending an 18-game playoff losing streak.
Twins vs. Astros Odds
- Moneyline: Astros -135 (DraftKings) / Twins +125 (PointsBet)
- Total: 8.0
Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 8
- Time: 8:03 PM ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park – Houston, Texas
- TV: FS1
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Twins have won 7 of their last 10 games. They have a win-loss record of 67-45 when they are the favorites. The Twins have also covered the spread in 82 of their 162 games this season.
Houston Astros Betting Trends
The Astros are on a 1-game winning streak and have won 6 of their last 10 games. They have a win-loss record of 61-53 when they are the favorites. The Astros have covered the spread in 81 of their 162 games this season.
Twins vs. Astros Game 2 Predictions
The Astros’ starting pitcher for this game, Framber Valdez, has had a solid season with a win-loss record of 12-11 and an ERA of 3.46. He has started 31 games this season, with the Astros winning 17 of those games. His left-handed pitching could pose a challenge for the Twins’ batters, especially considering his ERA is lower than the league average.
On the other side, the Twins’ starting pitcher, Pablo Lopez, has a slightly higher ERA of 3.67 with a win-loss record of 11-8. He has started 32 games this season, with the Twins winning 19 of those games. His right-handed pitching will be up against the Astros’ strong batting lineup, including players like Yordan Alvarez who has a batting average of .293 and 31 home runs this season.
Twins vs. Astros Game 2 Picks
The Twins have struggled against strong left-handed pitchers like Valdez this season, so it wouldn’t be all that surprising to see him limit the Minnesota offense for five or six innings. On the other hand, Pablo Lopez has developed into a truce ace for the Twins, and he has the stuff to keep this mighty Houston offense at bay.
Both of these teams are top-tier defensively while holding capable bullpens as well. Throw in the pressure of the playoffs, and we are taking under 8 total runs scored in this contest.
The Pick: Under 8.0 (FanDuel)