It’s an exciting day for baseball fans as the Minnesota Twins take on the Kansas City Royals in a highly anticipated game. The Twins are the favorites with odds of -157 and the Royals are the underdogs with odds of +141 at today’s match, which has a run total of 8.5. What’s even more intriguing is the run line odds, which sit at -100 for the Twins and -120 for the Royals, with the Twins expected to win by at least 1.5 runs.
The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Sonny Gray for the Twins and Jordan Lyles for the Royals. It will be an exciting game to watch as these two teams face off on the field.
Past Matchup
The last time these teams played each other was on March 30, 2023. The Twins beat the Royals 2-0, and in that game, the Twins were -158. The total for that game was set at 9.0 and stayed under, which may be an indicator of what we can expect with today’s run total set at 8.5.
Win Trends
It’s always a good idea to look at how the teams have been playing before making bets on a game. In their last 10 games, the Twins have won 6 times, which bodes well for them. On the other hand, the Royals have won only 3 of their last 10 games, which may not be a good sign for those rooting for them to win today’s matchup.
Totals Trends
In the last 10 games, the Twins have gone over in only 3 of them and stayed under in 6 of them, meaning they are trending towards the under. The Royals, on the other hand, have been cashing out tickets for under bettors in 8 of their last 10 games. This trend may be an indication of what bettors can expect for the total score of today’s game.
Pick for the Game
Based on the win and totals trends, our pick for the game is the hot favourite Minnesota Twins -1.5 (-100). We’re following in the footsteps of Shark player AuthorJohnW who has a great track record when it comes to making picks. For more expert picks on this game and other betting tips, check out the Shark Book app for free. It’s the handicapper’s best friend, and it’s available for download now. Don’t miss out! Click here to download the Shark Book app for free.