One of the games on Wednesday night on the MLB schedule will feature the San Diego Padres and the Minnesota Twins,
In the MLB standings to start the 2023 season, the Padres currently have a 19-17 record on the campaign, and the Twins have a 19-17 record as well. San Diego is currently in third place in the National League West and are looking to get on a roll at some point. As for Minnesota, they are currently leading the American League Central.
These MLB teams are thinking playoffs this season. The San Diego Padres made it a season ago, and the Minnesota Twins missed it.
For Padres vs Twins picks, it could go either way in this matchup because they both have the same record.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins Odds
The MLB odds for these MLB games have Minnesota as the home favorites at -1.5 with +164 odds to cover at home. As for San Diego, they have a +1.5 runs differential with -184 odds to cover. On the money line for this contest, the Twins have -127 odds to cover, and the Padres have +117 to cover.
For the over/under runs total, it is set at 8.5 total runs, with the odds set at -115 for the over and -105 for the under.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins Information
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins
Location of the game: Target Field
Time of the game: 7:40 p.m. ET
How to Watch: Local Networks
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
On the season, San Diego’s record against the spread is 18-18, and Minnesota’s record against the spread is 19-17. It can go either way with Padres vs Twins picks because both teams feel so even.
On the MLB injury report for the Padres, a lot of pitchers are hurt for them, and not necessarily a lot of position players. Drew Pomeranz is currently injured for them.
As for the Twins, second baseman Kyle Farmer is on the Minnesota Twins injury report but could activate off the 10-day IL soon, though.
Xander Bogaerts has played in 35 games this season for the Padres. He has a .273 batting average with six home runs and 15 RBIs, along with three stolen bases.
Manny Machado has played in 34 games this year for San Diego. He is one of the best players on the San Diego Padres roster. Machado has a .257 batting average with five home runs and 17 RBIs, along with two stolen bases.
Juan Soto has played in 36 games so far this season for this baseball team. He has a .244 batting average with five home runs and 17 RBIs, along with one stolen base.
Byron Buxton leads MLB player stats for the Minnesota Twins. He currently has a .233 batting average with eight home runs and 19 RBIs, along with two stolen bases. Buxton could be on the MLB All-Star team this season.
Joey Gallo has played in 26 games for Minnesota on the campaign. He has a .189 batting average with seven home runs and 14 RBIs, along with zero stolen bases.
Carlos Correa has played in 32 games this season for the Twins. He has a .185 batting average with five home runs and 15 RBIs, along with zero stolen bases.
Starting Pitchers
Pitcher A: Seth Lugo San Diego Padres (3-2, 3.21 ERA, 31K)
Pitcher B: Pablo Lopez Minnesota Twins (2-2, 3.77 ERA, 54 K)
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions
- Over/Under: One of the top MLB picks for this contest is to bet the under 8.5 total runs at -105 odds because the pitching match up for starters is very underrated.
- Moneyline: For Padres vs Twins picks on the money line, take Minnesota at -127 odds.
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