Twins vs. Astros Odds & Prediction
The Astros held off a late comeback by the Twins on Tuesday night to win Game 1 of their series with Minnesota.
The Astros are also a heavy favorite tonight versus Minnesota, so what’s the best play when it comes to the 7.5-run total?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
965 Minnesota Twins (+198) at 966 Houston Astros (-240); o/u 7.5
8:10 p.m. ET, Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Minute Maid Park, Houston, TX
Twins vs. Astros Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting page shows that 75% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Minnesota Twins DFS SPIN
Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with an RBI single in Tuesday’s loss to the Astros. Kepler led off the top of the eighth with a double, but no one drove him in. In the subsequent frame, he singled home Jorge Polanco. Kepler has hit safely in six of his last eight games.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
Alex Bregman went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run Tuesday as the Astros took down the Twins. Bregman jumped on a first-pitch slider from Trevor Megill in the bottom of the seventh, and hit a two-run home run out to left field. The 28-year-old veteran has six home runs in the month of August (74 at-bats).
Twins vs. Astros MLB Betting Trends
Twins are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings
Twins are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Houston
Under is 9-3-1 in the last 13 meetings
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Houston
Twins vs. Astros MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 6-1-1 in the Twins’ last eight games when facing a starter with a WHOP less than 1.15, is 6-2-1 in their last nine games during the second game of a series and is 9-3 in their last 12 games versus an opponent with a winning record. On the other side, the over is 3-1-1 in the Astros’ last five games overall, is 4-0 in their last four games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game and has cashed in five of Houston’s last seven home games.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: TWINS/ASTROS OVER 7.5