Twins vs. Marlins Prediction
The Minnesota Twins have seen their lead in the AL Central standings shrink to two games over the last month. Can Minnesota open its series at the last-place Miami Marlins with a victory tonight?
Game Snapshot
925 Minnesota Twins at 926 Miami Marlins
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Marlins Park at 7:10PM ET
TV: FS-F
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Twins are a -136 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Marlins are a +126 underdog, while the total is set at 8 runs. As of Tuesday afternoon, 80 percent of public bets are pouring in on visiting Minnesota. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest updates.
Twins pound White Sox in finale
Minnesota dominated to the tune of 11-1 Sunday afternoon at Chicago to improve to 64-41 overall and 33-20 on the road. Miguel Sano helped lead the Twins offense as he ended the game 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBIs. Max Kepler was 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, three runs and two RBIs. Jonathan Schoop went 1-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs. Jorge Polanco finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs and two RBIs. Kyle Gibson picked up the win on the mound for Minnesota as he gave up one earned run on seven hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over six innings. Jake Odorizzi gets the start tonight as he enters with an 11-5 record, 3.84 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 108 strikeouts over 103 innings pitched.
Marlins roll past D-Backs
Miami won three out of four home games in its series versus Arizona including an 11-6 decision Monday night. Miguel Rojas homered for a third straight game to help pace the offense as he went 1-for-4 with the long ball, a walk, two runs and two RBIs. Brian Anderson finished 2-for-5 with a solo homer and two runs scored. Neil Walker ended the game 1-for-2 with a double, two walks, two runs and an RBI. Caleb Smith notched the win as he gave up four earned runs on four hits with nine strikeouts and one walk over seven innings. Zac Gallen draws the start tonight as he comes in with a 1.2 record, 2.76 ERA and 1.23 WHIP with 35 strikeouts over 29 1/3 innings.
MLB Betting Trends
Minnesota
The Twins are 5-1 in their last six series openers. Minnesota is 1-4 in its last five interleague games.
Miami
The Marlins are 5-1 in their last six games overall. Miami is 4-0 in its last four games versus a right-handed starter.
Prediction:
Gallen might be a rookie, but he is highly hyped and coming off a fantastic start at the White Sox. With Miami playing good ball right now and Minnesota having to travel across the country plus with a struggling Odorizzi on the mound, I’m sticking with the hosts in this game.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: MIAMI MARLINS +126