Power Ranking
Minnesota 1
Houston 8
Smart Chart
- MIN
- 4.41
- 4.06
- 0.00
- 8.03
- 3.38
- 7.94
- 2.74
- Offense
- Defense
- Team ERA
- Offensive Hits
- Offensive Walks
- Defensive Hits
- Defensive Walks
- HOU
- 4.86
- 4.22
- 0.00
- 8.57
- 3.36
- 8.12
- 3.22
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Minnesota Twins at Houston Astros
The visiting Minnesota Twins hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at Minute Maid Park against the Houston Astros.
Minnesota puts its faith in starter Ervin Santana to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 3-4. Getting the ball for the Houston Astros is Lance McCullers, who owns a 5-5 record on the season with a 3.
Team Record
Minnesota Twins
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 69-65 | 6-4 | 28-26 | 61-53 | 8-12 |
Home | 42-26 | 4-2 | 18-11 | 38-20 | 4-6 |
Away | 27-39 | 2-2 | 10-15 | 23-33 | 4-6 |
Fave | 14-5 | 1-1 | 8-1 | 14-3 | 0-2 |
Dog | 55-56 | 5-3 | 20-23 | 47-47 | 8-9 |
O/U | 61-62-11 | 6-3-1 | 24-25-5 | 53-52-9 | 8-10-2 |
vs LHP | 25-20 | 3-1 | 13-8 | 22-18 | 3-2 |
vs RHP | 44-45 | 3-3 | 15-18 | 39-35 | 5-10 |
Team Record
Houston Astros
All | Last 10 | vs Div | vs AL | vs NL | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record | 74-61 | 5-5 | 29-25 | 60-58 | 14-3 |
Home | 47-23 | 2-2 | 17-11 | 39-21 | 8-2 |
Away | 27-38 | 3-3 | 12-14 | 21-37 | 6-1 |
Fave | 41-36 | 4-4 | 13-17 | 34-34 | 7-2 |
Dog | 32-25 | 1-1 | 16-8 | 26-24 | 6-1 |
O/U | 60-69-6 | 6-3-1 | 28-24-2 | 50-62-6 | 10-7 |
vs LHP | 26-22 | 1-1 | 15-10 | 22-21 | 4-1 |
vs RHP | 48-39 | 4-4 | 14-15 | 38-37 | 10-2 |
Pitchers Last 3 Starts
Minnesota Twins
Ervin Santana (4-4) ERA: 4.93
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 30, 2015 | HOU | W | 7-5 | O | 7 | 132 |
Aug 25, 2015 | TB | W | 11-7 | O | 2.2 | 126 |
Aug 19, 2015 | NYY | L | 3-4 | U | 7.2 | -100 |
Houston Astros
Lance McCullers Jr. (5-5) ERA: 3.07 View Pitcher Log
Date | OPP | SU | Score | O/U | IP | Money |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 30, 2015 | MIN | L | 5-7 | O | 6 | -100 |
Aug 23, 2015 | LA | W | 3-2 | U | 7 | 143 |
Aug 3, 2015 | TEX | L | 9-12 | O | 0.1 | -100 |
Pitcher Recent Starts vs Opponent
Minnesota Twins
Ervin Santana (4-4) ERA: 4.93
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 30, 2015 | 7-5 | MIN | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Win |
Jun 8, 2013 | 7-2 | KC | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Win |
Jun 20, 2007 | 8-4 | LAA | 6.2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | No Decision |
Houston Astros
Lance McCullers Jr. (5-5) ERA: 3.07
Date | Score | Winner | IP | Hits | Runs | Earned Runs | Walks | Strikeouts | Decision |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug 30, 2015 | 7-5 | MIN | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | Loss |
Head to Head Detail
Search MLB Database | Teams | Runs Scored | Line | Total | O/U | Pitcher |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4, 2015 | MIN | 0 | -190 | 8 | Push | Mike Pelfrey (R) |
HOU | 8 | Collin McHugh (R) | ||||
Aug 30, 2015 | HOU | 5 | 132 | 8 | Over | Lance McCullers Jr. (R) |
MIN | 7 | Ervin Santana (R) | ||||
Aug 29, 2015 | HOU | 4 | 105 | 8 | Under | Mike Fiers (R) |
MIN | 1 | Mike Pelfrey (R) | ||||
Aug 28, 2015 | HOU | 0 | 114 | 7.5 | Under | Scott Kazmir (L) |
MIN | 3 | Kyle Gibson (R) | ||||
Aug 13, 2014 | MIN | 3 | -102 | 8 | Under | Kyle Gibson (R) |
HOU | 1 | Brett Oberholtzer (L) |
Betting Odds Trends
Minnesota Twins
- Minnesota is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games
- Minnesota is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Minnesota is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games on the road
- Minnesota is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Houston
Betting Odds Trends
Houston Astros
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
- Houston is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Injuries
Minnesota Twins
- Caleb Thielbar RP 10-day IL (03/18), Hamstring
- Anthony DeSclafani SP 10-day IL (03/18), Forearm
- Jhoan Duran SP 10-day IL (03/18), Oblique
Injuries
Houston Astros
- Justin Verlander SP Is out indefinitely, Shoulder
Last 5 Games
Minnesota Twins
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4, 2015 | HOU | 0-8 | L | +180 | 8 | Mike Pelfrey | 4 | A | Collin McHugh |
Sep 3, 2015 | CHW | 4-6 | L | -118 | 8 | Kyle Gibson | 6 | H | Jeff Samardzija |
Sep 2, 2015 | CHW | 3-0 | W | -127 | 8.5 | Tommy Milone | 7 | H | Carlos Rodon |
Sep 1, 2015 | CHW | 8-6 | W | +138 | 7.5 | Tyler Duffey | 4.2 | H | Chris Sale |
Aug 30, 2015 | HOU | 7-5 | W | +132 | 8 | Ervin Santana | 7 | H | Lance McCullers Jr. |
Houston Astros
Date | OPP | Score | SU | Line | Total | Starter | IP | Location | Opp. Starter |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 4, 2015 | MIN | 8-0 | W | -190 | 8 | Collin McHugh | 7.2 | H | Mike Pelfrey |
Sep 2, 2015 | SEA | 3-8 | L | -157 | 7.5 | Scott Kazmir | 4.1 | H | Taijuan Walker |
Sep 1, 2015 | SEA | 5-7 | L | -155 | 8.5 | Scott Feldman | 2.2 | H | Roenis Elias |
Aug 31, 2015 | SEA | 8-3 | W | -240 | 7.5 | Dallas Keuchel | 7 | H | Vidal Nuno |
Aug 30, 2015 | MIN | 5-7 | L | -142 | 8 | Lance McCullers Jr. | 6 | A | Ervin Santana |
Stats Comparison
Minnesota Twins
Houston Astros
Runs Scored
4.41 4.86
Runs Allowed
4.06 4.22
Team ERA
0.00 0.00
Runs Scored Road vs. Home
4.13 4.53
Runs Allowed Road vs. Home
3.98 4.34
Starter ERA
4.93 3.07
Stats Comparison
Minnesota Twins
Houston Astros
Offensive Hits
8.03 8.57
Hits Allowed
7.94 8.12
Bullpen Innings Pitched Last 3
9 12.1
Offensive Walks
3.38 3.36
Defensive Walks
2.74 3.22
Wins Last 10 Games
6 5
Supergrid
Stat | Rank | Stat | Rank | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense | 4.41 | 20 | 4.22 | 9 |
Away Team Away Scoring vs Home Team Home Defense | 4.13 | 23 | 4.34 | 14 |
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense | 4.86 | 8 | 4.06 | 4 |
Home Team Home Scoring vs Away Team Road Defense | 4.53 | 14 | 3.98 | 3 |