The Houston Astros have flat-out dominated the Minnesota Twins, as the reigning World Series champions have won 10 of the last 13 matchups between the two teams while outscoring the Twins 109-54. It was much of the same when the Astros and Twins opened their three-game series on Monday, with the Astros cruising to an easy 2-0 victory. Will the ’Stros continue their dominant ways vs the Twins or can Minny get some momentum back Tuesday?
- Brian McCann has slashed .464/.531/.964 with 3 HRs and 10 RBIs in 29 career at-bats vs Jake Odorizzi.
- The Astros are 7-0 SU and ATS in their last 7 games on the road against the Twins.
- Jake Odorizzi has a 0.47 ERA and a 0.789 WHIP in 3 career starts against the Astros.
Dallas Keuchel, who will take to the mound for the Astros on Tuesday, has been solid though underwhelming through his first two starts of the season. Keuchel has surrendered 12 hits and five runs in 11.0 innings of work while throwing seven strikeouts to five walks. The former Cy Young Sportsbook will also be facing a Twins lineup that is slashing .283/.353/.413 against left-handed pitchers this season.
The Twins will start Jake Odorizzi, who has looked great this season when the weather has not been in his way. The righty struggled with control in his most recent start thanks to snowy and windy conditions but Odorizzi looked untouchable during his first start of the season in perfect conditions. Weather is not expected to be a big factor in this game – aside from the frigid temperatures – which means Twins fans are expecting Odorizzi to revert back to his season opener level of play.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Houston Astros were -159 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring OVER/UNDER betting.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.0-2.4 win for the Twins on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Minnesota (4-4) will face the 9-2 Astros in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Houston injuries news.
This game puts the Twins, most recently No. 7 in OddsShark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Astros, who rate a No. 1 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Minnesota Twins and their No. 14-rated batting order, averaging 4.25 runs per nine innings, against the No. 12 lineup of the Houston Astros at 4.45 runs per outing.
Houston brings the No. 1-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Twins' No. 10-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Justin Verlander silenced the Twins bats in a 2-0 victory last time out versus Minnesota at Target Field.
- Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Houston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Minnesota is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Minnesota is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
- Minnesota is 1-9 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Houston
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Minnesota, Wednesday, April 11
