Twins Win A Series

It has been quite the trying season, but they are coming off a series win against the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. On Sunday, the Twins almost blew it again, but they still ended up coming away with the 5-4 victory. Byron Buxton had a strong game, hitting a home run, and he has been one of the bright spots for the team this year. 

The Twins are averaging 3.8 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 23rd, while the pitching is ranked 9th. As a team, they are batting only .236, which is 22nd. Getting the start for the Twins will be Pablo Lopez, who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.45. Against the Cleveland Guardians, he went 6.1 innings, giving up four hits and two runs. Royce Lewis has been activated from the injured list, and getting him back is a big boost. 

Why the Twins Will Beat the Orioles

• The Orioles have lost each of their last eight games at Target Field against teams that held a losing record.
• The Twins have won seven of their last eight home games.
• The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last nine Tuesday night games against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last three home games against American League opponents.
• The Orioles have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Twins have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against American League opponents.

Orioles are Struggling

The Orioles are struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. On Saturday, they lost 4-0, and in the last game on Sunday, they lost 11-6 at the hands of the Kansas City Royals. Even though they lost, Jackson Holliday did have a strong game, hitting two home runs. The offense wasn’t the problem; it was the pitching that didn’t give them any shot to come away with a win. 

The Orioles are averaging 3.91 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.58 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th, while the pitching is ranked 28th. They have a negative run differential of -1.667, which is 28th. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Cade Povich, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 5.16. Against the New York Yankees in his last start, he went 4.2 innings, giving up three hits and three runs. 

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Twins’ last four games as favorites against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Orioles’ last six night games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Orioles’ last nine games against AL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last seven Tuesday night games against American League opponents.

Twins vs Orioles Prediction

The Twins finally have some confidence after what they did against the Boston Red Sox, and they’re going to continue that success here. Povich hasn’t been the pitcher he was last season, and he’s not going to be very good here. The Twins’ offense hasn’t been elite this season, but they are going to find success here. Pablo Lopez has been strong this season, and he currently sits with an ERA of 2.45. The Orioles’ offense won’t be keeping up. Back the Twins on the money line to cash.

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Marlins Continue to Struggle

The Marlins are having another bad season, and it looks like it’s going to be another long season down in South Florida. On Monday, the offense again had a late start, and that problem has continued to sneak up on them. Even worse, though, has been the pitching, and that again really cost them. 

The Marlins are averaging 4.45 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 6.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th while the pitching is ranked 30th. Kyle Stowers has hit six home runs and driven in 25 RBIs. Getting the start for the Marlins will be Cal Quantrill, who sits with a 2-3 record and an ERA of 8.10. Against the LA Dodgers, he went 3.2 innings, giving up six hits and four runs. 

Another Strong Offensive Game for Dodgers 

It was another strong offensive game on Monday for the Dodgers as they scored seven runs on the way to the victory. Shohei Ohtani hasn’t slowed down the hitting, and he hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. The only real negative to come from the game was Yoendrys Gomez, who only recorded one out and gave up three hits and three runs. 

The Dodgers are averaging 5.35 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.12 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd while the pitching is ranked 12th. Teoscar Hernández has hit nine home runs and driven in 33 RBIs. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Tony Gonsolin, who sis with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 4.50. Against the Miami Marlins in his last start, he went six innings, giving up six hits and three runs. 

Why the Dodgers Will Beat the Marlins

• The Marlins have lost each of their last nine games against NL West opponents.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last six games against the Marlins.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line each of their last six home games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the run line in five of the Marlins’ last six games.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites against the Marlins.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in 10 of their last 11 games against the Marlins.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight night games against the Marlins.

Total Run Facts

• Twelve of the Dodgers’ last 13 games as favorites against the Marlins have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Ten of the Marlins’ last 11 games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven night games between the Dodgers and Marlins.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Dodgers’ last 11 games as favorites against National League opponents.

Marlins vs Dodgers Prediction

Give me the Dodgers here, even if you have to lay a bit of juice. The Marlins are sending Cal Quantrill to the mound, and that is bad news for their chances. He sits with an ERA of 8.10, and he’s going to be blown up here. Tony Gonsolin hasn’t been as dominant, but unless he’s giving up six or seven runs here, it’s not going to matter; the Dodgers will get the job done. Back the Dodgers to get the job done on the run line. 

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Padres Look for Third Straight Win

The Padres are looking for their third straight win after picking up the last two wins over the Pirates. In the first game, the offense scored nine runs, but on Saturday, they scored only two runs. Manny Machado hit a home run, and that ended up being the difference as they were able to pick up the one-run victory. Randy Vasquez went five innings, giving up six hits and one run. 

The Padres are averaging 4.03 runs while their pitching is giving up 2.96 runs per game. The offense might not be as good as years past, but what the pitching has done has been nothing short of spectacular. Stephen Kolek will be making the first start of the season for the Padres after losing out on the 5th starter job. 

Another Long Season for the Pirates

It’s going to be another long season for the Pirates, and maybe at some point the rebuild will work, but it’s not going to be this season. It hasn’t seemed to matter if the Pirates have been involved in higher-scoring games or lower-scoring games; they have struggled. On Saturday, the offense managed only one run, and even though the pitching was good, it didn’t matter because the offense couldn’t string together quality at-bats. Oneil Cruz has had a solid bat, hitting eight home runs and driving in 18 RBIs. 

The Pirates are averaging 3.33 runs per game, while their pitching is giving up 4.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th, while the pitching is ranked 21st. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Andrew Heaney, who has a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.50. In his last start against the Chicago Cubs, he went 4.2 innings, giving up five hits and four runs. 

Pirates vs Padres Prediction

The Pirates have not had many wins this season, and I don’t think they are going to win that many games overall. That doesn’t mean they aren’t going to win any games the rest of the year, in fact, they are going to win of them here. Andrew Heaney has been a bright spot for the Pirates, and he will have a strong start here. Kolek will be making his first start of the season, and I don’t expect him to lock down. The Pirates will score at least four or five runs, which will be enough for them to come out on top. Back the Pirates to end up pulling the upset.

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Yankees’ Offense is Sputtering

The Yankees’ offense is sputtering, and they need to find a way to get it going. Even on Friday, when they won, they only scored three runs. On Saturday, the Yankees scored two runs, and they ended up losing by a run. Aaron Judge and Austin Wells hit a home run on Saturday, but that was the only offense that they could get going. Ryan Yarbough was on the mound, and he pitched four innings, giving up a hit and a run. 

Overall, the Yankees are averaging 5.52 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd while their pitching staff is ranked 11th. Aaron Judge has hit 11 home runs and driven in 33 RBIs. Getting the start for the Yankees will be Will Warren, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 5.63. Against the Baltimore Orioles in his last start, he went 3.1 innings, giving up six hits and four runs. 

Can Rays Win this Series?

The Rays haven’t been great this season, but they know a win here is going to mean a series win for them. The Rays have only scored three runs total in the two games, but that has still been enough to win one of the games. On Saturday, Curtis Mead finished with two hits and one RBI. Zack Littell was on the mound and he threw seven innings, giving up three hits and two runs. 

The Rays are averaging 3.76 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.73 runs per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in all of baseball, while the pitching is ranked 7th. They have gotten good pitching for the most part, but the offense just hasn’t been consistent enough. Getting the start for the Ryas will be Taj Bradley, who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 4.58. Against the Kansas City Royals in his last start, he went seven innings, giving up five hits and two runs. 

Why the Rays Will Beat the Yankees

• The Rays have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
• The Rays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 day games against the Rays at Yankee Stadium following a loss.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rays’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Yankees’ last eight games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last seven day games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last five day games against American League opponents.

Yankees vs Rays Prediction

The Rays were able to pick up the victory on Saturday, and they are going to follow that up here with their second straight one here. Will Warren is getting the start for the Yankees, and that is bad news for their chances. He gave up six hits and four runs in his last start, and he’s going to be even worse here. Compare that to Bradley, who was really good in his last start, and he’s going to really step up in a major way here. This game might only be a 4-2 or 4-3, but the Rays will come out ahead. Back Tampa Bay on the money line. 

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Bad Series for the Yankees

The Yankees had a disappointing series against the Baltimore Orioles, losing two of the three games. On Tuesday, the Yakees scored 15 runs on the way to the victory, and that was enough for the 12-run victory. In the last game, however, they scored four runs and ultimately lost by a single run. Aaron Judge did have a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. 

The Yankees are averaging 5.71 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.03 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd while the pitching is ranked 11th. Aaron Judge has hit 10 home runs and driven in 32 RBIs. Getting the start for the Yankees is Max Fried, and he sits with a 5-0 record and an ERA of 1.19. Against the Toronto Blue Jays in his last start, he went six innings, giving up five hits and one run. 

Why the Yankees Will Beat the Rays

• The Yankees have won each of their last six night games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Rays have lost eight of their last nine games against American League opponents.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last seven games following a loss.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against American League opponents.
• The Yankees have won the first inning in three of their last four games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games against the Rays.
• The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last three games against the Rays.

Bad Start for the Rays

It has been a bad start for the Rays, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. In the last game against the Kansas City Royals, the offense only managed two runs, and that led to the defeat. Yandy Diaz hit a home run, but he was the only real bright spot. Shane Baz went 5.2 innings, giving up nine hits and seven runs. He had three walks and one strikeout. 

The Rays are averaging 3.9 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.81 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th, while the pitching is ranked 8th. Brandon Lowe has hit four home runs and driven in 15 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rays will be Ryan Pepiot, who sits with a 2-3 record and an ERA of 4.24. Against the San Diego Padres in his last start, he went six innings, giving up three hits and one run. 

Yankees vs Rays Prediction

Give me the Yankees here, and it all comes down to their pitching.  Max Fried is on the mound, and he sits with an ERA of 1.19. He gave up five hits and one run in his last start, and he’s going to be just as good here. The Rays are averaging 3.9 runs, and they aren’t going to get to that number here. We know the Yankees’ offense is good, and they are going to tee off on Pepiot here. Back the Yankees on the run line to cash here. 

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Padres Look for Third Straight Win

The Padres are looking for their third straight win after winning their last two games against the San Francisco Giants. In the last game, the offense managed five runs on the way to the two-run victory. Elias Diaz had a strong game, hitting a home run. Michael King also had a really good start, going 5.2 innings, giving up three hits and one earned run. 

The Padres are averaging 3.93 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th, while the pitching is the top in baseball. This pitching staff for this squad has not gotten enough attention for how well they have pitched this season. Getting the start for the Padres in this game will be Dylan Cease, who hasn’t been a bright spot for the team, sitting with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 5.76. Against the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start, he went 4.1 innings, giving up six his and three runs. 

Pirates Continue to Struggle

The Pirates continue to struggle, and they are coming off a disappointing loss. The Pirates scored three runs against the Chicago Cubs, and that led to the defeat. Paul Skenes didn’t have his best stuff, and he went five innings, giving up five hits and three earned runs. He had four walks and two strikeouts. Bryan Reynolds had a solid game, and he hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. 

The Pirates are averaging 3.41 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.59 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 21st. Oneil Cdruz has hit eight home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Mitch Keller, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 3.97. Against the Dodgers in his last start, he went six innings, giving up five hits and two runs.

Why the Pirates Will Beat the Padres

• The Pirates have won six of their last seven games as underdogs following a home loss.
• The Padres have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
• The Padres have failed to cover the run line each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last five home games against National League opponents following a home loss.
• The Padres have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four road games against NL Central opponents.

Total Run Facts

• Four of the Pirates’ last five night games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Three of the Padres’ last four games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Pirates’ last 11 games against NL West opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Padres’ last four games as road favorites against NL Central opponents.

Pirates vs Padres Prediction

The Pirates have struggled this season, but even the worst teams win games, and that is going to be the case here. Getting the start for the Padres is Dylan Cease, and he sits with an ERA of 5.76. The Pirates’ offense has been inconsistent, but they are going to get the offense out to a fast start, and that will be the difference here. The Pirates might only score four or five runs, but that will be enough with a strong start from Mitch Keller. Back the Pirates. 

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Athletics Offense Was Strong

The Athletics’ offense was sure strong on Wednesday, and they scored seven runs on the way to the victory. Lawrence Butler had a huge game, hitting a home run and driving in four RBIs. Luis Severino got into some trouble in some innings, but gave up only one run in five innings. He did give up eight hits. 

The Athletics are averaging 4.17 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.3 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th, while the pitching is ranked 27th. Tyler Soderstrom has scored nine goals and added 24 assists. Getting the start for the Athletics will be Jeffery Springs who sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 6.04. Against the Chicago White Sox, he went six innings, giving up seven hits and five runs.

Rangers Offensive Woes Continues to be an Issue

The Rangers’ offense continues to be an issue, and it was no different on Wednesday. The Rangers had nine hits but only one run crossed the plate. Adolis Garcia did have a strong game, finishing with two hits and one RBI. Nathan Eovaldi had a strong game on the mound, going six innings, giving up only one hit, but the bullpen blew it. 

The Rangers are averaging 3.4 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th, while the pitching is ranked 5th. Wyatt Langford has hit six home runs and driven in 12 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Tyler Mahle, who sits with a 3-0 record and an ERA of 1.14. Against the San Francisco Giants in his last start, he went five innings, giving up eight hits and two runs. 

Rangers vs Athletics Prediction

This game is going to be lower scoring. I really don’t trust the Rangers’ offense, and even against a bad offense, they are going to struggle to get anything going against Jeffery Springs. For Mahle, he has been dominant this season, and he sits with an ERA of 1.14. The Athletics offense is going to struggle to even get quality at-bats against Mahle, and that will be the difference here. This game is going to be lower scoring, and the under is going to end up cashing.

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What a Win for the Cardinals

It hasn’t been the best season for the Cardinals, but they are coming off a victory on Wednesday. The Cardinals scored nine runs, and that was enough for the eight-run victory. Wilson Contreras hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. Steven Matz got the start, and he went four innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. The Cardinals only used two pitchers, which could help them here. 

The Cardinals are averaging 4.52 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the pitching is ranked 22nd. Lars Nootbaar has had a strong season, hitting four home runs and driving in 17 RBIs. Matthew Liberatore currently sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 3.19. Against the Milwaukee Brewers, he went six innings, giving up five hits and one earned run. 

Bad Loss for the Reds

It was a bad loss for the Reds on Wednesday. The Reds were only outhit by one, but they also only had one run cross the plate, and that led to the defeat. Santiago Espinal was the only real bright spot for the offense, finishing with three hits and one RBI. Chase Petty got the start, and he went 2.1 innings, giving up seven hits and nine earned runs. He had three strikeouts and two walks. 

The Reds are averaging 5.28 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.79 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd while the pitching is ranked 9th. Elly De La Cruz has hit five home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. Getting the start for the Reds will be Andrew Abbott, who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.60. Against the Colorado Rockies in his last start, he went four innings, giving up five hits and four runs. 

Reds vs Cardinals Prediction

The Cardinals have some value here, even if they haven’t been that good this season. Andrew Abbott, in his last start, struggled, giving up five hits and four runs, and I believe the Cardinals’ offense is going to find success here. Matthew Liberatore has been good this season, and he’s going to step up again in a major way here. The Reds are going to score only a run or two off Liberatore, and the Cardinals are going to get the job done. Back the Cardinals on the money line. 

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Kings are Blowing It

Remember a couple of games ago where the Kings were up 2-1 and they looked like they were cruising with a 6-2 victory Well those days are suddenly behind them and now they have to win the next two games even to make it to the next round of the playoffs. On Tuesday, the Kings scored one goal in the second period, but that wasn’t enough, as they ultimately lost 3-1. Andrei Kuzmenko scored the one goal for the Kings. 

The defense allowed the Oilers to shoot 45 shots on goa,l and Darcy Kuemper was actually good, saving 43 of the 45 shots that he faced. The Kings need to not allow so many shots in the goal. Adrian Kempe has had a big postseason and he has scored four goals and added six assists. Anze Kopitar has also scored one goal and added seven assists. 

Oilers Are On Fire

The Oilers are on fire, and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago, the Oilers picked up the 4-3 victory in overtime, and on Tuesday, they secured the 3-1 victory. Mattias Janmark, Evander Kane, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins all scored a goal. Calvin Pickard was in goal and he saved 21 of the 22 shots that he faced. Even though the offense was good, the Oilers offense didn’t really get going until the third period, and they need to find a way to get the offense going earlier. 

In the last game the Oilers lost they gave up six goals and they can’t have the defense really struggle again here. Connor McDavid has scored two goals and added eight assists. Leon Draisaitl has scored three goals and added seven assists. 

Why the Oilers Will Beat the Kings

• The Oilers have won each of their last eight games as home favorites.
• The Kings have lost nine of their last 11 games at Rogers Place.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in three of the Oilers’ last four games at Rogers Place.
• The Oilers have won the second period in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents at Rogers Place when tied after the first period.

Total Goal Facts

• Seven of the Oilers’ last eight night games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Six of the Kings’ last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Pacific Division have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last 10 Thursday night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Kings’ last seven games.

Oilers vs Kings Prediction

Give me the Oilers here, even at a little steeper price. The Kings are going to have no issue here, and they are going to put on quite the show with the offense. They had 45 shots on goal in the last game and they are going to pepper shots again here. In this game, though, Kuemper isn’t going to be as strong, and the Oilers are going to start putting pucks in the back of the net early and often. The Kings’ offense won’t be good enough, and this will be a comfortable victory. Back the Oilers on the puck line. 

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What a Strong Game for the Brewers

The Brewers come into this game with a 15-15 record overall, and they picked up a victory on Tuesday. The Brewers scored seven runs, and they ended up winning by five runs. The Brewers scored four runs in the 6th inning, and that was enough for the victory. Isaac Collins had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Freddy Peralta went six innings, giving up three hits and two runs. 

The Brewers are averaging 5.1 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.37 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th while the pitching is ranked 15th. Jackson Churio has hit six home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Tobias Myers, who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 4.50. Against the San Francisco Giants in his last start, he went four innings, giving up four hits and two runs. 

Why the Brewers Will Beat the White Sox

• The Brewers have lost four of their last five road games following a win.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home night games.
• The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against the Brewers at Rate Field.

White Sox Continue to Have Issues

Heading into the season, the White Sox knew it might be a long season, and so far that’s exactly what has happened. The White Sox have only seven wins, and on Tuesday, the pitching was a problem. The two goals were scored by Luis Robert and Andrew Benintendi on home run balls. The White Sox also used six pitchers, and with the bullpen so taxed, that is going to hurt them in this game. Bryse Wilson went 3.1 innings, giving up two hits and three earned runs. 

The White Sox are averaging 3.34 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.38 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th, while the pitching is ranked 165th. They have a negative run differential of -1.03. Shane Smith is going to get the start for the White Sox in this game, and he comes into this game with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.30. Against the Twins in his last start, he went five innings, giving up four hits and zero runs. 

Why the White Sox Will Beat the Brewers

• The Brewers have lost four of their last five road games following a win.
• The White Sox have covered the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The White Sox have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home night games.
• The White Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against the Brewers at Rate Field.

White Sox vs Brewers Prediction

This game is going to be lower scoring. Shane Smith sits with an ERA of 2.30, and he was quite impressive in the last game against the Twins. Even against a good offensive team, he’s going to have another big game. Tobias Myers wasn’t exactly dominant in his last start, but now he gets to face off against a White Sox offense that has been awful all season. The White Sox’s bats are going to be ice cold here, and this game is going to end up staying well under the total.

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Orioles Almost Blew It

The Orioles’ bullpen did everything in their power to blow the game late on Monday, but they held on for the victory. Ryan O’Hearn was the offensive star, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs on the way to the victory. Gregory Soto came off the bench, and he went 1.1 innings, giving up three hits and two runs. After a solid start, they can’t have the bullpen struggling like that again. 

The Orioles are averaging 4.0 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.44 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the pitching is ranked 28th. Cedric Mullins has hit six home runs and driven in 20 RBIs. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Kyle Gibson, who will be making his first start of the season. Last year with the St. Louis Cardinals, he finished with an 8-8 record and an ERA of 4.24. 

What a Disappointing Game for the Yankees

It was quite a disappointing game for the Yankees on Monday, and even though they fought back, the offense wasn’t good enough early in the game, and that ended up coming back to bite them. Will Warren got the start, and he also wasn’t good enough, going 3.1 innings, giving up six hits and four runs. He had five strikeouts and two walks. The pitching overall has been strong, and over the last three games, they have given up only seven runs total. 

The Yankees are averaging 5.54 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.04 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd while the pitching is ranked 11th. Aaron Judge has hit eight home runs and driven in 28 RBIs. Carlos Rodon is getting the start for the Yankees, and he sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 3.50. Against the Cleveland Guardians in his last start, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run. 

Orioles vs Yankees Prediction

Please give me the Yankees here. The stats for Gibson were decent last year for the Cardinals, but I am still not really sold on him being the answer for this Orioles pitching staff. The Yankees’ pitching has been solid heading into this game, and Rodon is going to continue that here. In his last start, he gave up only one run in seven innings, and he will be just as good here. In this game, the Yankees will get out to a faster start, and New York will end up coming out on top. 

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Another Bad Offensive Game for the Cardinals

It was another bad offensive game for the Cardinals on Monday, and they have to find a way to get the offense going earlier. The Cardinals scored a run in the top of the first inning and then went eight innings without scoring another run on the way to the defeat. Nolan Arenado finished with one hit and one RBI. Andre Pallante got the start, and he went six innings, giving up six hits and three runs. 

The Cardinals are averaging 4.52 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.65 runs per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the pitching is ranked 22nd. Ivan Herrera has hit four home runs and driven in 11 RBIs. Getting the start for the Cardinals will be Miles Mikolas, who sits with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 5.70. Against the Atlanta  Braves in his last start, he went six innings, giving up six hits and zero runs. 

Strong Pitching for the Reds

It was some strong pitching for the Reds on Monday, and that was enough for the 3-1 victory. Nick Martinez had a strong start, going six innings, giving up five hits and one run. The bullpen then came in, including Graham Ashcraft, who went an inning and had three strikeouts. Jose Trevino hit a home run. The Reds have won five games in a row, and it really appears that they are heating up in a big way. 

The Reds are averaging 5.28 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.79 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th while the pitching is ranked 10th. This team probably isn’t getting enough attention for how well they have played this season. Elly De La Cruz has hit five home runs and driven in 24 RBIs. Getting the start for the Reds will be Brady Singer, who sits with a 4-0 record and an ERA of 3.62. Against the Miami Marlins in his last start, he went six innings, giving up four hits and two runs. 

Why the Reds Will Beat the Cardinals

• The Cardinals have lost eight of their last nine road games.
• The Reds have won seven of their last eight home games against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have covered the run line each of their last eight night games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cardinals have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against National League opponents that held a winning record.

Total Run Facts

• Eight of the last nine games between the Cardinals and Reds at Great American Ball Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Cardinals’ last five games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Cardinals’ last eight night games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last four home games.

Reds vs Cardinals Prediction

The Reds are going to have no issue getting the job done. Yes, Miles Mikolas was good in his last start, but don’t let that fool you; he still sits with an ERA of 5.70. For Brady Singer, he has been dominant, and the Cardinals’ offense has zero confidence right now. The Reds’ offense is going to be teeing off on Mikolas early and often, and it’s going to be a blowout victory by Cincinnati. Back the Reds on the run line. 

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Can A’s Move Above .500?

The A’s move to .500 on Sunday, and now they are going to look to move above it with a victory in this game. On Sunday, the A’s gave up only two runs, and that was enough for the one-run victory. Osvaldo Bido went 5.1 innings, giving up five hits and one earned run. He had one strikeout and two walks. Luis Arias was the top offensive player, hitting two home runs and driving in two RBIs. 

The Athletics are averaging 4.3 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.11 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th while the pitching is ranked 27th. The stats show just exactly what this year is going to be for them, very up and down. Getting the start for the A’s is going to be JP Sears, who sits with a 3-2 record and an ERA of 3.21. Against the Texas Rangers in his last start, he went five innings, giving up five hits and two runs. 

Why the A’s Will Beat the Rangers

• The Athletics have won each of their last four night games after playing the previous day.
• The Rangers have lost four of their last five games.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last five road games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.

Rangers Are Struggling

The Rangers are struggling heading into this game, and they have lost two games in a row. On Saturday, they lost 3-2, and on Sunday, it was much of the same as they ended up losing 3-2. The Rangers scored two runs in the top of the first inning and failed to score any runs the rest of the game, which led to the defeat. The loss was bad, but even more troubling for this game was the usage of the pitchers. They used a total of six pitchers to try and get the win, so they are going to need less work from the bullpen here. 

The Rangers are averaging 3.07 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.61 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th, while the pitching is ranked 5th. They have a negative run differential of -0.54, which is 20th in the league. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Patrick Corbin, who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.37. Against the Oakland Athletics, he went five innings, giving up seven hits and two runs. Two starts against the LA Angels, he went 5.1 innings, giving up five hits and one run. 

Why the Rangers Will Beat the A’s

• The Rangers have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Athletics following a loss.
• The Athletics have lost five of their last six games as favorites against the Rangers following a win.
• The Rangers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Athletics.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Rangers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Rangers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents.

Rangers vs Athletics Prediction

This game is going to be a lower-scoring game. The A’s are sending JP Sears to the mound, and he gave up only two runs in his last start. The Rangers’ offense has been a problem heading into this game, and they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. I also don’t trust the A’s offense to get anything going against Corbin. It might not be a pitcher’s duel, but both pitchers are going to be good enough, and this game will end up staying under the total. This is a strong play.

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Dodgers Keep Winning

The Dodgers just keep winning games, and they have won two games in a row. On Sunday, the Dodgers’ offense scored nine runs, and that was enough for the seven-run victory. Andy Pages had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in four RBIs. Freddie Freeman also finished with two hits and two RBIs. It ended up being a bullpen game after Tyler Glasnow left the game in the first inning with a shoulder injury. Four different pitchers ended up locking down the rest of the game. 

The Dodgers are averaging 4.75 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.18 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th while the pitching is ranked 12th. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Dustin May, who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.68. Against the Chicago Cubs in his last start, he went five innings, giving up ten hits and seven runs. 

Why the Dodgers will Beat the Marlins

• The Marlins have lost each of their last 17 Monday night road games.
• The Dodgers have won each of their last six games at Dodger Stadium against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
• The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the run line in seven of the last eight games between the Marlins and Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.
• The Dodgers have won the first inning in three of their last four home games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Dodgers have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven games against the Marlins.
• The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Marlins at Dodger Stadium.

Another Loss for the Marlins

The Marlins have had some struggles this season, and it was another loss on Sunday. The Marlins scored six runs against the Seattle Mariners, but the pitching gave up seven runs, and that led to the defeat. Augustin Ramirez had quite the game, hitting two home runs, but it wasn’t enough with the pitching being so bad. After a strong start in the first two games, he wasn’t good enough in the last game. He went four innings and gave up five hits and four runs. The Marlins can’t be having bad starts out of him. 

The Marlins are averaging 4.44 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.63 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th. They are ranked 4th in terms of batting average, so the offense should be better. Edward Cabrera is getting the start for the Marlins, and he sits with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 6.16. Against the Cincinnati Reds, he went five innings, giving up five hits and three runs. 

Why the Marlins Will Beat the Dodgers

• The Marlins have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against NL West opponents following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have lost each of their last three night games against NL East opponents.
• The Marlins have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line each of their last four games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.

Dodgers vs Marlins Prediction

The Dodgers and Marlins are going to be involved in a high-scoring game. The Marlins have done a good job of getting hits his season, and now they get to face off against Dustin May, whose confidence has been rattled. In his last start, he gave up ten hits and seven runs. For the Dodgers, they are going to get to tee off against Cabrera, who sits with a high ERA of 6.16, and he’s not going to magically get any better here. The Marlins played in a 7-6 game on Sunday, and I wouldn’t be shocked if that’s where this game ended up, too. Back over to end up cashing. 

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Reds Are Heating Up

The Reds are heating up, and they have won three games in a row. In the first game of this series, they won 8-7, and on Saturday, they were able to pick up the 6-4 victory. Austin Hays had a strong game, hitting two home runs and driving in two RBIs. Hunter Greene wasn’t dominant, but he was good enough considering it was Coors Field, and he went six innings, giving up seven hits and three runs. In this game, it’s going to be important that it’s a balanced attack from the Reds’ offense. 

The Reds are averaging 5.26 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.0 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Getting the start for the Reds will be Nick Lodolo sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 2.79. Against the Miami Marlins, he went 5.2 innings, giving up seven hits and three runs. He gave up a home run and also had two walks. At Coors Field, he’s going to need to be dominant. 

Why the Reds Will Beat the Rockies

• The Rockies have lost 13 of their last 14 games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Reds have won seven of their last eight road games against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The favorites have covered the run line in five of the Reds’ last six games at Coors Field.

Rockies are So Awful

The Rockies are so bad, there is no other way to put it, and coming into this game, they have only one win. On Saturday, they gave up two runs in the top of the 9th inning, and that ended up being the difference in the defeat. Michael Togila was one of the bright spots for the offense, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Antonio Senzatela went five innings, giving up eight hits and four runs. 

The Rockies are averaging 3.38 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.76 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th, while the pitching is ranked 30th. Getting the start for the Rockies will be Ryan Feltner, who sits with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.86. Against the Kansas City Royals in his last start, he went seven innings, giving up three hits and one run. 

Why the Rockies Will Beat the Reds

• The Reds have lost seven of their last eight Sunday day games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Sunday day games as road favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in four of their last five day games against NL Central opponents following a loss.

Rockies vs Reds Prediction

The Reds probably win this game, but I am not really interested in trusting them here, instead, we are going to look at this game with the under. Feltner sits with an ERA of 3.98, and he was sure impressive in his last start. Lodolo might have a 2-2 record, but he also has a low ERA of 2.79, and he’s going to step up in a major way again here. Even at Coors Field, I expect both pitchers to be good. The under is 6-0-1 in Feltners’ last 7 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Back the under to cash. 

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Can Brewers Bounce Back?

The Brewers didn’t play well enough on Friday and they scored only two runs on the way to the defeat. The Brewers fell behind 3-0 and even though they fought back a bit, it still didn’t end up being enough. Christian Yellich had a strong game, finishing with two hits and one RBI. Chad Patrick went 4.1 innings, giving up four hits and two runs. The Brewers have lost three games in a row by a total of four runs. 

The Brewers are averaging 4.69 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.52 runs per game. The offense is ranked 5th while the pitching is ranked 20th. Jackson Chourio has hit five home runs and driven in 20 RBIs. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Quinn Priester, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 1.93. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants, he went four innings, giving up four hits and two runs. 

Why the Brewers Will Beat the Cardinals

• The Brewers have won nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Cardinals have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Brewers following a win.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as favorites against the Brewers following a win.
• The Cardinals have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four day games.

Cardinals Offense has Had issues

The Cardinals’ offense hasn’t been as good in the last couple of games, and even though they won on Friday, they only scored three runs. On Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, the offense only scored one run, and they need to find a way to improve the offense. 

The Cardinals are averaging 4.73 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.6 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th while the pitching is ranked 22nd. Lars Nootbaar has hit four home runs and driven in 15 RBIs. Getting the start fo the Cardinals will be Sonny Gray, who sits with a 3-0 record and an ERA of 3.41. Against the New York Mets in his last start, he went six innings, giving up six hits and three runs. Over his last three starts, he has given up only four runs total. 

Why the Cardinals Will Beat the Brewers

• The Brewers have lost six of their last seven road games.
• The Cardinals have won six of their last seven home games against NL Central opponents.
• The Cardinals have covered the run line in eight of their last 10 games at Busch Stadium against teams that held a losing record.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight Saturday games against National League opponents that held a losing record.

Cardinals vs Brewers Prediction

This game is going to be a pitchers’ duel, and both teams are going to dominate on the mound. Sonny Gray has been dominant this season, and he’s going to dominate again here. Priester sits with an ERA of 1.93, and he’s going to dominate again here. The Cardinals’ offense has struggled heading into this game, and it’s going to be a problem again here. The under is 4-0 in the Cardinals’ last four home games against a team with a right-handed starter. Back the under to cash. 

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Can Orioles Get Strong Pitching?

The Orioles are playing two here, and they are going to need strong pitching, much like they had on Thursday against the Washington Nationals. Cade Povich went 6.2 innings, giving up four hits and one run. The bullpen then came in and locked down to pick up the victory. 

The Orioles are averaging 4.29 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.42 runs per game. The offense is ranked 15th, while the pitching is ranked 29th. Brandon Young is expected to get the start in the first game, and he sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 6.75. Against the Reds in his last start, he went four innings, giving up seven hits and three earned runs. He allowed one home run. Charlie Morton is expected to get the start in the second game, and he sits with a 0-5 record and an ERA of 10.79. Against the Cincinnati Reds in his last start, he went 2.1 innings, giving up seven hits and seven runs. 

Are the Tigers for Real?

The Tigers hope they are for real, and winning this type of game can get them closer to people believing that they are. The last game for the Tigers came on Wednesday and they were able to secure the 6-0 victory. Justyn-Henry Malloy and Gleyber Torres both hit hit a home run to help pace the offense. 

The Tigers are averaging 4.48 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.28 runs per game. The offense is ranked 11th, but even better, the pitching has ranked 3rd. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Casey Mize, who sits with a 3-1 record and an ERA of 2.22. In his last start against the Kansas City Royals, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and one run. A starter hasn’t been announced for the second game at the time this article was published. 

Why the Tigers Will Beat the Orioles

• The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 day games against AL East opponents.
• The Orioles have lost nine of their last 10 games following a win.
• The Orioles have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine day games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last five games as home favorites against the Orioles.
• The Orioles have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last nine Saturday day games against opponents that held a winning record.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games at Comerica Park against AL East opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the last four games between the Orioles and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Five of the Orioles’ last six day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight day games between the Orioles and Tigers.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Orioles’ last seven road games.

Tigers vs Orioles Prediction 

The Tigers have been the better team this season, and they are going to come up with a nice little sweep here. Mize has been strong this season, and he sits with an ERA of 2.22. The Orioles are averaging 4.29 runs per game, but they aren’t going to get even close to that number here. In this second game, the Tigers’ offense is going to put on a show against Charlie Morton. Morton sits with an ERA of 10.79, and it’s going to get out of control here early. Back the Tigers to win both of the games. 

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Blue Jays’ Offense is Ice Cold

The Blue Jays offense is ice cold heading into this game and over the last three games they have scored only one run. In fact they have lost five games in a row. On Wednesday, the Blue Jays secured a 3-1 victory. Bowden Francis went 4.2 innings giving up eight hits and three earned runs. 

The Blue Jays are averaging 3.52 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.16 runs per game. The offense is ranked 26th while the pitching is ranked 10th. They have a run differential of -0.64 which is 22nd in the league. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Jose Berrios who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 5.02. Against the Seattle Mariners in his last start he went six innings giving up four hits and three runs. 

Can Yankees win Second Straight Game?

The Yankees had lost two games in a row but they bounce back in a big way in the last game. The Yankees pitching gave up only one run against the Cleveland Guardians and that was enough for the 5-1 victory. Carlos Rodon was on the mound and he went seven innings giving up four hits and and zero runs. He had eight strikeouts and two walks. Two games ago, against the Cleveland Guardians, they ended up losing 3-2. 

The Yankees are averaging 5.48 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.24 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 13th. They have a run differential of 1.24 which is 3rd best in the all of baseball. Aaron Judge has hit seven home runs and driven in 26 RBIs. Getting the start for the Yankees will be Carlos Carrasco who sits with a 2-1 record and an ERA of 6.53. Against the Tampa Bay Rays in his last start he went four innings giving up six hits and four runs. 

Why the Yankees Will Beat the Blue Jays

• The Yankees have won eight of their last nine games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last five games against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against American League opponents.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Yankees have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against American League opponents.

Yankees vs Blue Jays Prediction

The Yankees are going to have no issue getting the job done here. Berrios has been a major issue all season, and even in his last start, where he wasn’t awful, he still gave up three runs and wasn’t exactly dominant. The Yankees are averaging 5.48 runs per game and they are going to tee off early on them. The Blue Jays are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. This is going to be a comfortable victory with the favorite cruising to a victory. Back the Yankees on the money line. 

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Royals Figuring It Out?

The Royals got out to a slow start to the season but they are suddenly figuring it out and they have won four games In a row. On Thursday they played a doubleheader and they secured two wins. In the second game, the pitching gave up only two runs, and that was enough for the four-run victory. Michael Lorenzen went six innings and gave up only five hits and one run.

The Royals are averaging 2.96 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.61 runs per game. The offense is ranked 30th while the pitching is ranked 8th. Salvador Perez has hit two home runs and driven in 10 RBIs. Getting the start for the Royals will be Seth Lugo, who sits with a 1-3 record and an ERA of 3.90. Against the Detroit Tigers he went 6.2 innings giving up five hits and three runs. 

Why the Royals Will Beat the Astros

• The Astros have lost seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Royals have won each of their last 13 Friday home games against American League opponents.
• The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last eight Friday night home games against American League opponents.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine games as road favorites following a home win.
• The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against opponents that held a losing record.

Astros Figuring It Out?

The Astros appear like they might be figuring it out, and they are coming off a series sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays. On Wednesday, the Astros scored three runs and that was enough to secure the 3-1 victory. Ryan Gusto was on the mound and he went 5.2 innings giving up three hits and one run. Over the last three games the Astros have given up only one run total. 

The Astros are averaging 3.83 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.338 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league but the last two games it’s actually been the pitching that they have really leaned on. Getting the start for the Astros will be Hayden Wesneski who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.91. Against the San Diego Padres in his last start he went five innings giving up six hits and two runs. 

Why the Astros Will Beat the Royals

• The Royals have lost each of their last eight night games against American League opponents.
• The favorites have won each of the Royals’ last eight games at Kauffman Stadium.
• The Astros have covered the run line in eight of their last nine night games against American League opponents.
• The Royals have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Royals have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
• The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last eight games as home underdogs against American League opponents.

Royals vs Astros Prediction

This game is going to be a good old-fashioned pitchers’ duel. The Astros pitching has been dominant heading into this game and the success is going to continue here. Wesneski gave up only two runs and he sits with an ERA of 3.91. Seth Lugo sits with a poor record but he has an ERA of 3.90 and the Astros offense isn’t going to be exactly elite here. Both starting pitchers are going to be strong here, and this game is going to stay under the total. This is one of my favorite plays on the board. 

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White Sox Are Awful 

The White Sox are awful, and they continued the trend on Tuesday. The White Sox failed to pick up clutch hits with runners in scoring position, and that led to the defeat. The White Sox had ten hits, but only two runs, and if they want to win, that can’t happen again. Davis Martin got the start, and he was good, going five innings, giving up three hits and zero runs. 

The White Sox are averaging 3.18 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.45 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th. Andrew Benintendi has hit four home runs and driven in eight RBIs. 

Byron Buxton to the Rescue

The Twins’ bullpen tried to blow another game on Tuesday, but it was Byron Buxton who laid out in center field to prevent the White Sox from tying the game and clinching the win for Minnesota. Bailey Ober went six innings, giving up eight hits and one run. Even though they won, the offense still wasn’t all that great in terms of scoring. 

The Twins are averaging 3.41 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th while the defense is ranked 15th. This is too talented of an offense to continue to be so bad. Getting the start for the Twins will be David Festa, who sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. In his last game against the New York Mets, he went 4.1 innings, giving up five hits and zero runs. 

Why the Twins Will Beat the White Sox

• The White Sox have lost each of their last 13 games at Target Field.
• The Twins have won each of their last nine home games against the White Sox following a win.
• The White Sox have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 games at Target Field against American League opponents that held a losing record.
• The favorites have covered the run line in each of the last six games between the White Sox and Twins at Target Field.
• The White Sox have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games at Target Field.
• The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.

Twins vs White Sox Prediction

The Twins are going to have no issue putting on a show here. Have they struggled all season? Yes, they have, but David Festa has also been dominant this season. In nine innings his year, he has given up zero earned runs, and he’s going to step up again here. The Twins might only score three or four runs, but that is still going to be enough for them to cruise to the victory. Back the Twins on the run line. In terms of the total, I do believe this is going to also end up being a lower-scoring game. I really like both of these plays a lot. 

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