The Detroit Tigers continued their recent run of strong form by splitting a doubleheader Tuesday at home. In the nightcap, Detroit blanked Minnesota Twins 4-0 to win for the second time during this five-game series. The Tigers, who are 10 games behind the Twins and 6-4 over their past 10 games, will look to continue that momentum Wednesday at home.
Minnesota hasn’t been scuffling, but MLB betting trends show its hot start may be cooling off a little bit. The Twins are 5-5 over their past 10 games, but still, maintain a five-game lead in the American League Central Division race over the Chicago White Sox. Minnesota will want to get back to accumulating wins quickly. While the AL Central doesn’t have many strong teams, the Twins won’t want to give anyone too many opportunities to catch up.
Here’s a look at what to expect from the team’s meeting Wednesday.
Twins at Tigers Stats
Minnesota Stats
Bailey Ober will be taking the mound for the Twins. Ober, a 6-foot-8 right-handed pitcher, is 1-1 with a 3.25 ERA so far this season. In 27.2 innings of work this season, Ober has struck out 25 batters, allowed two home runs and issued seven walks. While Ober hasn’t recorded many decisions, Minnesota has been successful when he’s started and has compiled a 5-1 record.
The Twins’ offense has shown plenty of pop. MLB odds show Minnesota has produced 4.35 runs per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Twins also hit .248 as a team, which is the eight-best mark in the league. Minnesota has also cracked 53 home runs, which ranks 11th.
Second baseman Luis Arraez leads Minnesota with a .351 batting average. Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 11 home runs, while Jorge Polanco has a team-high 26 RBIs for Minnesota. The Twins have been good no matter where they’ve played this season. Minnesota has a 13-10 record away from home.
Detroit stats
Tigers left-handed Tarik Skubal (3-2) has gotten off to a good start for Detroit. Skubal is 14th in the majors in ERA with a 2.411. He has also been successful striking batters out, ringing up 55 batters in 51.2 innings of work. Detroit has won five of the nine games Skubal has started this season.
The Tigers’ offense has been putrid. Detroit ranks 30th in the MLB in runs per game, only playing 2.82 per contest. Unsurprisingly, the Tigers also don’t have much power in their lineup, ranking 30th in the league having hit 30 home runs this season.
Jonathan Schoop leads Detroit with five home runs, while Harold Castro leads the team with a 303 batting average. Schoop is also tied for the team lead with Javier Baez with eight doubles. As a team, the Tigers have a -53 run differential so far this season. Detroit has a 13-15 record at home.
Twins at Tigers Betting Trends
- Minnesota has seen the over go 22-23-4 in its games this season.
- Detroit has seen the over go 15-30-2 in its games this season.
- The Twins are 23-28 against the run line this season.
- The Tigers are 22-27 against the run line this season.
- Minnesota is 8-7 straight up as a road favorite.
- Detroit is 6-8 straight up as a home underdog.
Twins at Tigers Picks
When making MLB picks today, it is interesting to see Detroit at a +105 underdog. Skubal has been among the best pitchers in the majors for the Tigers. While Detroit still hasn’t been hitting well, Skubal has been keeping them in games all season.
Minnesota has been playing .500 ball over the past 10 games and will want to see it momentum start to trend in the other direction. While the Twins have a comfortable lead in the division right now, it is far from insurmountable. Detroit will want to extend its division rivals suffering.
This is a matchup where it is worth backing the Tigers and their sad offense. Skubal and Obet should make for a fun pitching matchup. Detroit will end up squawking out a low-scoring victory.
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