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2022 MLB Handicapping
(52-46-0) Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres (55-45-0)
Date: Saturday, July 30th
Time: 07:15 ETPM ET
Venue: Petco Park San Diego
Projected Pitchers: Sonny Gray vs. Joe Musgrove
MLB Moneyline Odds: Twins 113 Padres -135
MLB run line Betting Odds: Twins +1.5, Padres -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Minnesota Twins
Heading into the game, the Minnesota Twins have an overall record of 52-46-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 25-24. In the AL Central division, Minnesota currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 44-54-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 68.0% of their games. The Twins’ over-under record is 47-44-7.
For Minnesota, Sonny Gray gets the start with an overall record of 5-3. His current ERA sits at 3.52, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.93 innings per outing, as well as 8.35 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.35 per 9. In total, Gray has given up 6 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 3.92.
During the season, the Minnesota Twins have performed well on offense, averaging 4.57 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 33.0. The Twins come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.252. On their balls in play, Minnesota has the 2nd ranked BABIP of 0.312. In terms of stolen bases, the Twins are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
Minnesota has been strong on defense, ranking 7th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.8 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the San Diego Padres have an overall record of 55-45-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 25-21. In the NL West division, San Diego currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 47-53-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 70.0% of their games. The Padress’ over-under record is 45-52-3.
For San Diego, Joe Musgrove gets the start with an overall record of 8-3. This includes a strong ERA of 2.63 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.42 innings per outing. as well as 8.73 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.06 per 9. In total, Musgrove has given up 10 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Padres have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.91.
So far, the San Diego Padres have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.32 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 25.0. On offense, the Padres have a team batting average of 0.240, placing them 18th in the league. San Diego combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.238. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Padres have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 2nd in the MLB in steals.
San Diego has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.68 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 1.03 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Diego’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota Twins vs. San Diego Padres MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the San Diego Padres. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Joe Musgrove has a better WHIP of 0.99 compared to Sonny Gray at 1.1. Gray will be facing a Padres offense with a team batting average of 0.240 (18th). Musgrove has a tough matchup against a Twins offense ranked 8th in batting average.
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