The Texas Rangers (72-54, first in the AL West) are desperate to snap a six-game losing streak as they face off against the Minnesota Twins (65-62, first in the AL Central) who look to maintain their lead in the AL Central.
Let’s dive into the Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins predictions, odds, and picks below.
Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins Odds
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 24
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Target Field – Minneapolis, MN
- TV: MLB Network
Texas Rangers Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Texas’ last 18 games.
- Texas are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games.
- Minnesota are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games.
Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins Predictions
The pitching matchup for this game sees the Rangers’ left-handed pitcher Andrew Heaney (9-6, 4.27 ERA) against the Twins’ right-handed pitcher Pablo Lopez (9-6, 3.51 ERA). Heaney’s recent form has been a concern, with no decisions in his last two starts, despite a strong overall record. Lopez, on the other hand, has been in stellar form, claiming victory in each of his last three starts.
Offensively, the Rangers have been a powerhouse this season, ranking second in the MLB in both hits and runs. However, their recent form has been a concern, with the team losing their last six games. The Twins, meanwhile, have been average offensively, ranking 18th in runs and 22nd in hits.
Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins Picks
Considering the recent form of both teams, the pitching matchup, and the offensive capabilities of both teams, the best value bet for this game is the over on the total runs.
The Rangers, despite their recent slump, have a potent offense that ranks second in the MLB in runs. They will be facing Lopez, a right-handed pitcher, against whom they have a higher batting average, so a high-scoring game is expected.
The Pick: Over 8.5 Runs | -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook