Orioles vs. Twins Prediction
The Minnesota Twins had to rally from behind to pick up a win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Can the Twins grind out another win on Sunday at 2:10PM ET?
Game Snapshot & Odds
969 Baltimore Orioles at 970 Minnesota Twins
Sunday, July 8, 2018
2:10PM ET – Target Field
TV: FSN (Min); MAS2 (Bal)
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Public Betting Trends
According to oddsmakers, the Twins are favored at home, as they are getting odds of -170 to win today. The Orioles are getting a money line of +160 to prevail, while the over/under total has been set at 9 runs. The public betting for this game currently has 75 percent going on Minnesota at home. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our MLB Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Orioles lose fifth straight
Baltimore had an early lead, but ultimately suffered a 5-4 loss to the Twins on Saturday. The Orioles have dropped five straight. Baltimore is now 24-64 overall and 12-35 on the road. The Orioles are putting up just 3.59 runs per game while giving up 5.12 per contest.
Alex Cobb will get the start for Baltimore today. Cobb is 2-10 through 15 starts and has a 6.53 ERA and a 1.62 WHIP. Cobb has pitched a total of 81.1 innings this season and has 55 strikeouts with 24 walks.
Twins win first two
Minnesota has taken the first three games in this series with the 1-run victory on Saturday. The Twins are now 38-48 on the season and 23-20 at home. Minnesota is putting up 4.26 runs per game this season while giving up 4.60 per game.
Jake Odorizzi gets the start for the Twins on Sunday. He has started 18 games and has a 3-6 record with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. Odorizzi has pitched 90.2 innings this season and has 97 strikeouts with 43 walks.
MLB Betting Trends
Baltimore
The Orioles are just 1-10 in their last 11 against a losing team and 1-6 in their last seven against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota
The Twins are 7-1 in their last eight against AL East opponents and they have won five straight at home.
Prediction:
Odorizzi has been a little up-and-down this year, but he has been on the stronger side in his last two starts and gets to face one of the worst lineups in baseball today. Baltimore is already 40 games below .500 and we are just past the halfway mark of the season. That’s awful. Cobb doesn’t appear to have the stuff to right the Baltimore ship either. Look for another Baltimore loss today.
The Pick: Minnesota Twins -170