Twins vs Rangers Betting Analysis and Prediction

Twins vs Rangers Pick Analysis

The Minnesota Twins visit the Texas Rangers on Thursday to open a four-game series at Globe Life Field. The Twins are locked in a battle for a wild card berth but trail Cleveland by 4.5 games in the AL Central. Texas has dug itself a hole it’s unlikely to recover from and is all but finished for a playoff run. The Twins vs Rangers betting odds see Bailey Ober and the Twins -118 over Cody Bradford and the Rangers. The total on the game is 8.5.

The Twins haven’t been playing great, going 5-5 over their last 10 games, although they are 8-5 in August. The Rangers are just 3-7 over their last 10, but are hoping to use Wednesday’s comeback win against Boston as a springboard to a winning streak.

The Bovada MLB lines show the Twins are -118 in the game and the total is 8.5-under (-120).

Ober has pitched well this season and the Twins are 8-11-3 in totals when he starts this season. Take under 8.5 runs at -120 in this game.

MLB . Thursday, Aug. 15, 8:05 p.m. EST | Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

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Twins vs Rangers Betting Analysis

RL:ML:Total:

-1.5 +145-111O8 -110

+1.5 -165+101U8 -110

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RL:ML:Total:

-1.5 +143-180O8 -105

+1.5 -163+160U8 -115

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RL:ML:Total:

-1.5 +143-180O8 -105

+1.5 -163+160U8 -115

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RL:ML:Total:

-1.5 +140-185O8 -105

+1.5 -165+153U8 -115

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The Twins have been solid road favorites this season, going 24-12. The Rangers are just 3-6 as a home underdog this season, according to the MLB betting odds.

Twins vs Rangers Recent Scores

The Twins won two of the three games played earlier this season, including a 3-2 decision with Ober pitching. Bradford didn’t pitch in the series.

Minnesota Twins Analysis: Offense Scoring Runs

The Minnesota offense has been getting the job done. The Twins are scoring 4.93 runs per game and are No. 6 in MLB in home runs. Minnesota is 49-8 on the season when it scores at least five runs.

Key Injuries

Byron Buxton is listed day-to-day, but looks like he’ll miss some more time due to a hip issue. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday Buxton may go on the injured list. He has 16 home runs and is hitting .275 for the Minnesota Twins.

Betting Trends to Know

The Twins are among the best favorites in MLB, going 55-32 in the American League Standings. A big reason for that is the team’s 39-18 record when playing teams under .500. Minnesota is just 28-35 against teams above .500 on the season. The Twins vs Rangers betting odds have Minnesota in a favorable situation tonight.

Texas Rangers Analysis: Can’t String Together Wins

One reason why Texas is on the outside looking in as far as the playoffs go is the team’s inability to go on winning streaks. The Rangers are just 25-30 after a victory this season and 12-13 after two straight wins.

Key Injuries

Few teams can match the starting pitching the Rangers have on the injured list, with Jon Gray, Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom all sidelined. Gray threw a bullpen session Wednesday and deGrom could start a rehab assignment next week.

Betting Trends to Know

The Texas Rangers have played much better at home this season and are even better when the total is less than 9. The Twins vs Rangers betting odds show Texas is 23-13 in front of the home fans when the total is 8.5 or less and 11-23-2 in totals in those games. Texas is 20-36-2 in totals in all situations at home this season.

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Twins vs Rangers Betting Prediction

Take the under 8.5 in Thursday’s game for one of your MLB picks today. Ober has pitched well, and the Twins tend to be under when he’s on the mound. Bradford is coming off a solid start and should have some confidence heading to the mound. The Rangers have been a strong under team at home this season and it should continue here.