This one could be a playoff preview, as the Houston Astros will host the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, May 30.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 pm ET while airing on MLB.TV. The Twins enter as -120 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8.5.
How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Astros vs. Twins predictions, odds, and picks below.
Astros vs. Twins Odds
- Moneyline: Twins -120 / Astros +100
- Total: 8.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 30
- Time: 8:10 pm ET
- Location: Minute Maid Park – Houston, TX
- TV: MLB.TV
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Starting Pitchers
- Astros: RHP Brandon Bielak (1-2, 3.55 ERA, 1.54 WHIP)
Bielak has found some success as a starter this season, but that didn’t happen in his most recent outing at Milwaukee. The RHP allowed four earned runs in 6.2 innings against the Brewers, and he has allowed 30 hits in 25.1 innings overall this season.
- Twins: RHP Joe Ryan (7-1, 2.21 ERA, 0.95 WHIP)
Ryan has been a solid pitcher this season while allowing two or fewer earned runs 8-of-10 starts. That includes a run of six straight games. He also has 70 strikeouts in 61 innings pitched this year.
Astros Betting Trends
- Astros are 49-20 in their last 69 games following a loss.
- Under is 11-5-2 in the last 18 meetings.
Twins Betting Trends
- Twins are 19-41 in their last 60 road games.
- Under is 6-2 in Twins last 8 overall.
Astros vs. Twins Predictions
The Twins completed a wild comeback victory in the first game of this series on Monday afternoon. Royce Lewis made his season debut for Minnesota, and he was the catalyst with four RBI.
The Twins have the edge in the starting pitching department with Ryan. However, Houston has the better overall lineup and relief pitchers. So what gives?
Even though yesterday’s game ended with the Twins winning 7-5, most of those runs came later in the game or in extra innings.
Both of these starting pitchers have allowed two or fewer earned runs in an overwhelming majority of their starts. For Ryan, he has completed that feat in 8-of-10 starts and six consecutive outings. Bielak has made it happen in four of five starts this season.
Because of that, let’s take under 4.5 total runs in the first five innings. You can find that wager for -125 odds at Bet365.
The Pick: Under 4.5 total runs in First 5 innings | -125 at Bet365