Twins vs. Athletics Pick
Can the Minnesota Twins count on a first-time starter to get them a win over the Oakland Athletics tonight at 10:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, Minnesota is favored on the road tonight, as the Twins are getting odds of -110 to win. Oakland is listed with a money line of +100 to prevail, while the over/under total for the contest is set at 9 runs.
MLB Quick Links: Scores & Matchups | Injuries | Odds Comparison | Betting Trends | ATS Stats
The pitching matchup tonight has Jaime Garcia on the mound for the Twins to face Daniel Gossett (2-5, 5.40 ERA) of the Athletics. Garcia is making his first start for the Twins this year, but has been pitching for the Braves this season. He has logged 113 innings this year with a 4.30 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He has 85 strikeouts with 41 walks. Gossett has started eight games this season, allowing multiple runs in all eight starts. He has 29 strikeouts and eight walks over 43.1 innings and a 1.34 WHIP.
The Twins come into tonight having lost four straight after being swept by the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Minnesota is now 49-51 on the season and 26-20 on the road. The Twins are putting up 4.54 runs per game while allowing 5.27 per contest. Minnesota has been led this season by Miguel Sano, who has 23 home runs with 68 RBI. Eddie Rosario is adding 20 doubles, 11 home runs and 34 RBI.
The Athletics return home after losing four straight to the Blue Jays in Toronto. Oakland has lost six of its last seven to fall to 44-58 on the season and 28-23 at home. The Athletics are averaging 4.24 runs per game while giving up 5.08 per game. Oakland has been led this season by Khris Davis, who has 17 doubles, 28 home runs and 69 RBI. Ryon Healy has added 19 home runs and 57 RBI.
Both teams come into tonight struggling, but Oakland gets a boost by returning home from an East Coast road trip. The Athletics have been a very formidable team at home this year. Minnesota has a new arm on the mound and it’s unclear how Garcia will translate over to the American League. I don’t feel good about trusting him to dominate tonight and the Minnesota pen isn’t one to count on either.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: OAKLAND ATHLETICS +100