The Houston Astros (90-72), who topped the AL West during the regular season, are set to clash with the Minnesota Twins (87-75), the leaders of the AL Central. The Astros are entering this game with a 2-1 lead in the ALDS and a one-game winning streak, while the Twins are looking to rebound from a one-game losing streak.
How will this one play out? Let’s delve into the Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins predictions, odds, and picks below.
Twins vs. Astros Odds
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 11
- Time: 7:07 PM ET
- Location: Target Field – Minneapolis, MN
- TV: FS1
Houston Astros Betting Trends
- The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 games.
- As the underdog, the Astros have a record of 28 wins and 15 losses this season.
- The Astros have covered the spread in 81 of their 162 games this season.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
- The Twins have won 3 of their last 5 games.
- As the favorite, the Twins have a record of 67 wins and 45 losses this season.
- The Twins have covered the spread in 82 of their 162 games this season.
Twins vs. Astros Predictions
The Astros are sending right-handed pitcher Jose Urquidy to the mound. Urquidy has a 3-3 win-loss record this season with a 5.29 ERA. Urquidy has had a mixed season, with the Astros winning only 5 of his 10 starts.
On the other side, the Twins are starting with right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan. Ryan has an 11-10 win-loss record with a 4.51 ERA. The Twins have won 16 of his 29 starts. The Twins are coming off a loss and will be looking to bounce back.
Looking at both pitchers, we probably won’t see a traditional start from either of them. Both teams are looking to lean heavily on their bullpens, perhaps pulling the starter after one time through the lineup. That especially holds true for the Twins, who are on the brink of elimination.
Offensively, both teams have been performing well. The Astros have the 5th highest runs in the league with 827 and a batting average of .259, ranking 5th in the league. Key player Kyle Tucker has a batting average of .284 with 29 home runs and 112 runs batted in. On the other hand, the Twins have scored 778 runs, ranking 10th in the league, with a batting average of .243. Their key player, Carlos Correa, has a batting average of .230 with 18 home runs.
Twins vs. Astros Picks
Considering the recent form of both teams and their key players, this game is expected to be a high-scoring affair. Both teams have strong offenses and have been scoring runs consistently.
The Astros’ recent form and their strong performance on the road, give them an edge in this game
Therefore, the pick is over 8 total runs.
The pick: Over 8 runs | -110 at Bet365
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