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2023 MLB Handicapping – Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros
(87-75) Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros (90-72)
2023 ALDS – Series Tied 0-0
Date: Saturday, October 7th
Time: 4:45 ET
Venue: Minute Maid Park Houston, TX
Projected Starting Pitchers: Bailey Ober vs. Justin Verlander
MLB Moneyline Odds: Twins +131 | Astros -159 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Twins +1.5 | Astros -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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Get ready for an epic showdown in the highly anticipated NLDS Game 1 playoff matchup, where the Minnesota Twins (87-75) take on the Houston Astros (90-72). This clash between American League rivals has fans and bettors alike buzzing with excitement as we prepare for some high-stakes MLB playoff action.
Scheduled to kick off at 4:45 ET in the electric atmosphere of Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, this game features a pitching duel between Bailey Ober and the returning Justin Verlander.
The betting odds reflect the tight competition, with the Twins at +131 and the Astros at -159 on the moneylines, and the total set at Over/Under 7.5 runs.
Minnesota Twins
So far this season, the Twins have an above record of 87-75 placing them 1st in the AL Central. On the road, the team is 40-41 while going 47-34 at home.
Minnesota’s record against the runline currently stands at 84-80 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 81-76 with an average of 8.8 combined runs per contest.
Twins
So far on offense, the Twins are averaging 4.8 runs per game (10th). Currently, their combined batting average is 10th in the MLB at .243 to go along with an OPS of .754, placing them 7th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 30th having struck out a total of 30th times and have generated 594 walks.
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Houston Astros
Heading into the game, the Astros are riding a four game winning streak and have a record of 90-72. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL West. On the road, the team is 51-30 while going 39-42 at home.
Houston’s record against the runline currently stands at 81-81 on an average run differential of 0.8. Their over/under is currently 84-73 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Astros
On offense, the Astros come into the game with a batting average of .259 and an OBP of .768 placing them 4th and 5th, respectively. Currently, Houston is 6th in home runs and 5th in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Astros are at .437 (6th) and 7th in isolated power.
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Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Twins will turn to Bailey Ober as their starter for today’s game. Through 26 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.43 and record of 8-6. So far, his batting average allowed is .229 to go along with an OBP allowed of .275.
Ober’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 146/29. In terms of home runs, he has given up 22, and has a SLG allowed of .397.
The Astros will turn to Justin Verlander as their starter for today’s game. Through 27 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.22 and record of 13-8. So far, his batting average allowed is .223 to go along with an OBP allowed of .277.
Verlander’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 144/45. In terms of home runs, he has given up 18, and has a SLG allowed of .364.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Twins head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Twins they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Astros are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Astros have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Twins are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Astros have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Despite entering the game as the underdog on the moneyline, I like the Twins to pull out a road win over the Astros.
Over the last three times that the Twins have been the underdog against the Astros, they have put together a record of 2-1.
I am anticipating this happening again today.
Minnesota are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games, and 5-2 in their last 7 on the road. The Stros are 1-5 in their last 6 at home.
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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day
Houston, it's time to defend the crown.#Ready2Reign pic.twitter.com/Z5XLk4xpSt
— Houston Astros (@astros) October 7, 2023
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