- Game: Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros
- Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Location: Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX
- TV: FS1
- Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota (+130) Houston (-155)
The Minnesota Twins (87-75) will face the Houston Astros (90-72) in the first game of the ALDS at Minute Maid Park on Saturday. The Twins are listed as underdogs with odds of +130, while the Astros are favored to win at -155. The over/under is set at 8. The starting pitchers for this matchup are Joe Ryan for the Twins and Justin Verlander for the Astros.
Twins vs Astros Odds
Moneyline
Minnesota Twins +128
Houston Astros -153
Runline
Minnesota Twins 1.5 (-165)
Houston Astros -1.5 (+140)
Total
Over 7.5 (-115)
Under 7.5 (-105)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA)
The Twins have a solid offense, with 264 doubles and 233 home runs. Their slugging percentage is .427, and they have scored an average of 4.8 runs per game. The Twins’ batting average is .243, and they have recorded 745 RBIs and 1,335 hits. On the pitching side, the Twins have a team ERA of 3.87 and have allowed 194 home runs and 659 runs. Their bullpen has a save rate of 57.6% and has recorded 79 holds.
On the other hand, the Astros have a strong offense as well, with a team slugging percentage of .437 and an average of 5.10 runs per game. They have hit 280 doubles and 222 home runs, with 799 RBIs and 1,441 hits. The Astros’ pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.94 and has allowed 201 home runs and 698 runs. Their bullpen has a save rate of 68.9% and has recorded 86 holds.
Based on their performances throughout the season, the Astros are favored to win this game with odds of -155. However, the Twins have the potential to pull off an upset as the underdogs with odds of +130. It will be an exciting matchup to watch on Saturday.
The Pick: Take Houston (-155)
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