Time flies when you are having fun. We are almost approaching one month of MLB, and this season has already been filled with many fun storylines. The New York Yankees (13-9) are traveling to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins (12-10) for their second series of the season.
With barely over 20 games played for these two MLB teams, New York and Minnesota have played each other four times. The season series is tied at 2-2. With this being a three-game series, we will see who has the upper hand. Our eyes are on the Yankees vs Twins odds in a day full of exciting MLB games.
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Information
New York Yankees vs Minnesota Twins
Location of the game: Target Field, Minnesota, MN.
Date and Time: Monday, April 24, 2023, 7:40 p.m. EST
How to watch: Bally Sports North | YES Network | MLB.TV
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Odds
Although you did not see it often on the MLB schedule, the Bronx Bombers will not be favored in this one as they hit the road. The odds are close, but BetUS has the home team as the favorites to start the series.
Moneyline: On the moneyline, the Yankees are given +123 odds, and Minnesota is the narrow favorite at -133 odds.
Run Line: When it comes to the spread, the Yankees will be given +1.5 (-170) odds and Minnesota will have to cover -1.5 (+150).
Over/Under: Finally–completing the Yankees vs Twins odds–the over/under is set at an even 8 runs.
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers
Jhony Brito
There is a major reason as to why the Minnesota Twins are favored in this game against the New York Yankees. Sure, the New York Yankees roster is much better, and so is their record in the MLB standings, but Jhony Brito is on the mound. Let’s rewind to the last time Brito took the mound against the Twins.
Brito is a very good young pitcher for the Yankees. During games that are not against the Twins, he has allowed just two earned runs in 14.1 innings pitched. In his lone game against Minnesota, however, the 25-year-old got rocked. He only threw 0.2 innings and allowed seven earned runs.
Brito is looking like a future ace, but do the Twins still have his number?
Sonny Gray
Looking at the Minnesota Twins standings, Sonny Gray is a big reason why they lead the AL Central early on in the season. Gray has been a stud through four starts. Minnesota has struggled to give their ace run support as of late. With Gray on the mound, the Twins have scored an average of just three runs per game. Even if Gray pitches a gem, you need more run support against the New York Yankees.
The RHP is 2-0 with a 0.82 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and a whopping 26 strikeouts. He is a strikeout machine and put up 13 K’s against the reigning World Series champions, the Houston Astros. In terms of his MLB player stats thus far, we could be looking at a Cy Young season for the 33-year-old.
New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins Picks and Predictions
Even in a 162-game season, this game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins is important. We have seen the Yankees vs Twins odds, and now it is time for our MLB picks.
Pick 1: The over/under is set at even 8 runs, and you need to take the under. Something about Jhony Brito on the mound after his disastrous start against Minnesota seems like a lot of runs are in store. Take over 8 (even).
Pick 2: It would be smart to stay away from the spread in this battle between the AL Central and AL East. The moneyline or the over/under is the best choice on Monday night. The MLB injury report is not a big factor in this one, and this game is going to follow the trends. During their first series, Minnesota won the first two games.
In a favorable pitching matchup, you should take Minnesota (-133) over New York.
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