(0-1) Minnesota at (1-0) Houston
When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 8, 2023
Where: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
Where to watch: FS1
Minnesota Twins @ Houston Astros
Moneyline
Minnesota Twins +120
Houston Astros -140
Minnesota Twins @ Houston Astros
Runline
Minnesota Twins 1.5 (-170)
Houston Astros -1.5 (+150)
Minnesota Twins @ Houston Astros
Total
Over 8.0 (+100)
Under 8.0 (-120)
(Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!)
Probable Pitchers:
Minnesota: Pablo Lopez (12-8) ERA: 3.65
Houston: Framber Valdez (12-11) ERA: 3.45
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Team | Record | Fave | Dog | O/U | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 89-76 | 68-45 | 20-30 | 83-76-6 | 0.73 |
| Houston | 91-72 | 62-54 | 27-15 | 84-75-4 | 0.80 |
Game Preview
While ace Justin Verlander worked six shutout innings and closer Ryan Pressly retired the side in order in the top of the ninth, the hold provided by reliever Bryan Abreu proved as critical as any pitching effort received by the Houston Astros in their 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of this American League Division Series on Saturday.
After Minnesota struck for four runs off Hector Neris in the seventh inning, Abreu bridged the gap to Pressly by working around a pair of doubles and recording three strikeouts over 1 1/3 innings. His handiwork was vital in helping the Astros take a 1-0 series lead with Game 2 set for Sunday.
"Yeah, the guy is confident," Astros manager Dusty Baker said of Abreu. "His confidence is high. He’s throwing strikes. He’s using his fastball and his slider, and he’s been great."
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| Houston Astros | ||
|---|---|---|
| Houston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games | ||
| Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games | ||
| Houston is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games at home | ||
| Houston is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games at home | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games at home | ||
| Houston is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota | ||
| Houston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota | ||
| Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota | ||
| Houston is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Minnesota | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota | ||
| Minnesota Twins | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games | ||
| Minnesota is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games on the road | ||
| Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota’s last 16 games on the road | ||
| Minnesota is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Houston | ||
| Minnesota is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Houston | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing Houston | ||
| Minnesota is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston | ||
| Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Houston | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston | ||
MLB Parlay Picks & Free Predictions
Final Score: Minnesota 5-4
The Pick: Minnesota +120 & Over 8 (+100)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $440 in total Payout
MLB Odds source: 365 Sportsbook
