The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers will get together on Wednesday in a tilt between American League Central foes. Continue reading below to get our best Twins vs Tigers betting picks and much more.
This is the third game of a four-game series between divisional rivals. The Twins won their fifth in a row on Monday by downing the Tigers 9-3. Then, on Tuesday, the Tigers got back in the win column by beating the Twins.
The loss for the Twins dropped them to 60-55 on the season, still first place in the MLB standings for their division, while the Tigers moved to 50-63 – third in the American League Central. Let’s take a look at our Twins vs Tigers Betting Picks.
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Odds
Before we give our Twins vs Tigers Betting Picks, take a look at the updated odds for both MLB teams:
- Moneyline: Minnesota Twins -166 | Detroit Tigers +140
- Runline: Minnesota Twins -1.5 (-102) | Detroit Tigers +1.5 (+118)
- Total: 8.5
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Information
Here is up-to-date game information before we give our Twins vs Tigers Betting Picks.
Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers
Location of the game: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Date & Time: Wednesday, August 9. 6:40 pm ET.
How to Watch: BSDET
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Analysis
The Twins just could not find offense in the loss on Tuesday. Sonny Gray was solid on the mound, going six innings, allowing seven hits and two runs while striking out 10. The Twins are the only team in the American League Central with a positive run differential. Coming into Tuesday’s game, Minnesota was +53 on the season.
On the mound for the Minnesota Twins is Bailey Ober. Ober is 28 years old and sits with a 6-5 record and a 3.21 earned run average. Ober has made 17 starts this season, which adds up to 103.2 innings.
In his MLB player stats – he has struck out 98 batters while walking 18. Ober’s last start was August 4th against the Diamondbacks, where he allowed six hits over five innings.
The Minnesota Twins schedule will see them finish this series in Detroit on Thursday before heading to Philadelphia to take on the Phillies for a few MLB games.
Rangers Ride into Town
After that, the Tigers come to Minnesota for two games before the Pirates do over the weekend. Minnesota then heads to Milwaukee for a quick two-game series before the Rangers come to town.
Miguel Cabrera reached on an error in the first inning to give the Tigers the lead on Tuesday. Then, in the fourth inning, Javier Baez and Zach McKinstry both drove in a run, while Jake Rogers went deep for the 14th time on the season.
Zack Short added some insurance in the 8th inning with a two-run single. Riley Greene went 1-4 in the game and is now leading the team with a .299 batting average on the season.
Alex Faedo will throw for the Detroit Tigers in this game. Faedo has thrown just 35.2 innings this season and holds a 2-4 record with a 5.80 earned run average. Faedo has 30 strikeouts to just eight walks in 2023. Alex Faedo is coming off a great start in Tampa, where the 27-year-old picked up the win by allowing just a single run over six innings.
The MLB schedule shows that the Tigers will head to Boston to take on the Red Sox after this series is over. Detroit then goes for six on the road at the Twins and Guardians before hosting the Cubs on August 21st.
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Betting Picks
You got to think the Minnesota Twins get back on track here. Faedo pitched well in his last game, but the Minnesota offense is due here.
For the Twins pitching, Ober has had a pretty solid year and will throw well in this game. We do not like the Detroit Tigers odds here. If you are betting on this game, we have two MLB picks for you:
- Minnesota Twins -1.5 (-102)
- Over 8.5
Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers Prediction
After giving our betting picks, we now give you a final score prediction. This is one of those games that snowballs away little by little. Minnesota scores early and often and wins this game easily.
- Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, the best betting prediction for this game is the Minnesota Twins 8-4 over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday.
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