The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins are set to play against each other at 7:10 PM EDT today. The betting odds favor the Twins at -200, while the Tigers have +175 betting odds. The run total is set at 7.5, giving sports bettors a lot to ponder as they make their bets.
Looking at the run line, it’s currently -1.5 for the Twins, with odds of -100. Meanwhile, the Tigers are at +1.5, with odds of -120. This game’s pitching matchup will feature Matthew Boyd for the Tigers going against Sonny Gray for the Twins.
The Tigers come into this game after a close 6-5 loss to the Braves. With short rest, the Tigers might be at a disadvantage. The Twins, on the other hand, came off a victory against the Brewers with a score of 4-2, which may contribute to their fatigue.
These two teams last faced each other on March 12, 2023, which saw the Tigers win against the Twins with a score of 8-7. In that game, the Tigers covered the spread, but the total did go over by 4.5 runs, making it an exciting game to watch.
Team Performance Trends
Looking at both teams’ performance trends could give us a good idea of how they might do in today’s matchup. The Tigers have only won once in their last 10 games, giving them a questionable performance record. Meanwhile, the Twins have fared slightly better, with four wins in their last 10 games.
Total Trends
Checking the total trends for these incoming teams could give us a clue of the scoring tendencies. The Tigers have gone over in six of their previous 10 games, while they’ve stayed under in the other four. On the other hand, the Twins have no significant trend as they’ve gone over in three of their last 10 games and stayed under in seven.
Based on these trends, we’re following the betting advice of experienced handicapper JohnTuna877, who suggests taking the Minnesota Twins at -1.5 for odds of -100. If you’re interested in getting more predictions for this matchup and future games for all other sports, download the Shark Book app. It’s free and labeled as a handicapper’s best friend. Click here to get started!