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2024 MLB Handicapping – Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins
(20-16) Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins (20-15)
Date: Wednesday, May 8th
Time: 7:40 ET
Venue: Target Field Minneapolis, MN
Projected Starting Pitchers: George Kirby vs. Chris Paddack
MLB Moneyline Odds: Mariners -118 | Twins -103 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Mariners -1.5 | Twins +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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At 7:40 PM ET in Minneapolis, MN, the Mariners are taking on the Twins at Target Field. The Mariners are currently favored, with a money line of -118 compared to the Twins’ -103. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over paying out at -108 and the under at -114.
On the mound for the Mariners is George Kirby, while the Twins are countering with Chris Paddack. Both teams are 20-16 on the season, with the Mariners sitting in 2nd in the AL West and the Twins in 3rd in the AL Central.
Seattle cruised to a 10-6 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. The Mariners had a huge 1st inning, scoring 10 of their 10 runs. As for the Twins, they scored their first run in the 3rd and added five more in the 7th. Heading into the game, the Mariners were at +135 on the money line.
Emerson Hancock only went four innings for the Mariners but gave up just two hits and two earned runs. He finished the game with two strikeouts and allowed one home run. Ryne Stanek got the win out of the bullpen, and Jorge Alcala took the loss for the Twins.
At the plate, Seattle was led by Cal Raleigh and Mitch Haniger, who each homered and combined for six RBIs. Dylan Moore also had a two-hit game and drove in two runs. For the Twins, Ryan Jeffers hit the game’s only other home run and went 2/4 with three RBIs.
Mariners Stats
The Seattle Mariners have struggled to score runs at home, averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which is 29th in the league. Their overall offense ranks below average in most categories, including runs per game (22nd), batting average (20th), and OPS (21st). However, they have hit a decent amount of home runs, ranking 7th in the league in total home runs. Mitch Haniger has been one of their top hitters this season, leading the team in RBI with 20. He is currently on a 3-game hitting streak. Cal Raleigh has also been productive, hitting 9 home runs this season, which is 3rd in the league. He has 4 home runs and 7 RBI in his last 8 games.
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Twins Stats
The Minnesota Twins have been a better offensive team on the road this season, averaging 5.4 runs per game away from home, which ranks 4th in the league. Their overall batting average of .238 is 16th in the league, but their ISO of .162 is 4th, indicating they have been hitting for power. Ryan Jeffers has been one of their top hitters this season, with a .299 batting average and 7 home runs, which is 5th in the league. Max Kepler is currently on a 9-game hitting streak, during which he is hitting .423.
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Seattle is sending right-hander George Kirby to the mound today vs. the Twins. He has made seven starts this year and has a record of 3-2 with a 3.76 ERA. Kirby’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.04. In his 38 1/3 innings of work, he has issued just four walks compared to 36 strikeouts. Kirby has turned in four quality starts this year and is coming off an outing in which he gave up just one earned run in six innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing. Kirby has been especially good at home, with an ERA of 5.66 compared to 4.25 on the road.
Chris Paddack gets the start for the Twins today and has been pitching well lately. He has won three straight starts and didn’t give up a run in any of those outings. Most recently, he faced the Red Sox and went six innings, picking up the win. In that outing, he gave up just two hits and one walk. Paddack has made two quality starts this year and has an ERA of 4.78. Opposing batters are hitting .292 off the right-hander this season. So far, he has a record of 3-1.
Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Mariners head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Mariners they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Twins are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Twins have a 5-5 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Mariners are 0-3 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 3-0 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Twins have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.
Seattle Mariners vs. Minnesota Twins 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for today’s Mariners vs. Twins game is to take the M’s on the money line. We have the Mariners winning this one by a final score of 6-4.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Chris Paddack is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is good for seventh among starters today. As for George Kirby, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which is sixth best among starters.
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