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2022 MLB Handicapping
(73-75-0) Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals (59-89-0)
Date: Thursday September 22nd
Time: 02:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Kauffman Stadium Kansas City
Projected Pitchers: Josh Winder vs. Jon Heasley
MLB Moneyline Odds: Twins -130 Royals 108
MLB run line Betting Odds: Twins +1.5, Royals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Minnesota Twins
Heading into the game, the Minnesota Twins have an overall record of 73-75-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 30-44. In the AL Central division, Minnesota currently sits 3rd. So far, the team has gone 67-82-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 64.0% of their games. The Twins’ over-under record is 69-69-11.
For Minnesota, Josh Winder gets the start with an overall record of 4-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.17. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.5 innings per outing, as well as 5.83 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.67 per 9. In total, Winder has given up 9 home runs.
So far, the Twins bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.87.
So far, the Minnesota Twins have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.30 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 7.0. The Twins come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.248. Minnesota’s batting average on balls in play of 0.251 is ranked 17th. On the base paths, the Twins have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Minnesota averages 0.5 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.87 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Kansas City Royals have an overall record of 59-89-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 36-41. In the AL Central division, Kansas City currently sits 4th. So far, the team has gone 73-76-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Royalss’ over-under record is 73-70-6.
For Kansas City, Jon Heasley gets the start with an overall record of 3-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.09. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.89 innings per outing. as well as 6.32 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.28 per 9. In total, Heasley has given up 17 home runs.
During the season, the Royals bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.67.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Kansas City Royals, as they are averaging just 3.90 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -163.0. On offense, the Royals have a team batting average of 0.243, placing them 14th in the league. Kansas City’s batting average on balls in play of 0.258 is ranked average. In terms of stolen bases, the Royals are doing so near the league average, at 0.82 per game.
Kansas City has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.82 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Kansas City
- Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
- Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Kansas City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Minnesota Twins. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Josh Winder has the better WHIP of 1.26 compared to Jon Heasley at 1.51. Winder will be facing a Royals offense with a team batting average of 0.243 (14th). Heasley has a tough matchup against a Twins offense ranked 12th in batting average.
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