Minnesota (76-64) at Kansas City (76-65)
- When: Sep 6 2024, 8:10 PM
- Where: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals
Moneyline
Minnesota Twins +115
Kansas City Royals -138
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals
Runline
Minnesota Twins 1.5 (-180)
Kansas City Royals -1.5 (+155)
Minnesota Twins @ Kansas City Royals
Total
Over 7.5 (+105)
Under 7.5 (-125)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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Probable Pitchers:
Minnesota: Zebby Matthews (1-2, 7.41)
Kansas City: Cole Ragans (10-9, 3.46)
Team Stats
| Twins | Royals | |
| 76-64 | Record | 76-65 |
| 37-34 | Away & Home | 34-35 |
| 4-6 | Last 10 | 3-7 |
| W1 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
The Kansas City Royals, fresh from a break and a much-needed win, host the Minnesota Twins for a pivotal three-game series starting Friday.
Enjoying a day off Thursday after snapping a tough seven-game losing streak, the Royals are set to reignite their playoff chase. The victory was clinched when Tommy Pham blasted a three-run homer on Wednesday, lifting Kansas City to a 4-1 victory against the Cleveland Guardians.
Royals manager Matt Quatraro expressed relief after the game, noting the psychological and physical toll a losing streak can take on a team. He praised his team’s resilience and the lift Pham’s homer provided, describing it as a turning point that re-energized the players.
Lucas Erceg, who earned his sixth save in a flawless ninth inning, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the home run’s impact on the team’s morale.
This brief respite comes just before a challenging stretch of games, as the Royals face teams firmly in playoff contention. With the Twins up next, Kansas City (76-65) finds itself just half a game behind Minnesota (76-64) for the second AL wild-card spot.
The series opener will feature Kansas City’s Cole Ragans (10-9, 3.46 ERA) against Minnesota’s rookie Zebby Matthews (1-2, 7.41). Ragans has had mixed success against the Twins, notching a 1-2 record with a 2.45 ERA across four starts, while Matthews will look to reclaim some early success he had against Kansas City in his debut.
With ongoing challenges and key players like Byron Buxton and Max Kepler facing setbacks, both teams are navigating late-season hurdles as they push for playoff positions.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Kansas City 4-3
The Pick: Kansas City -138 & Under 7½ (-125)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $310
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
