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Minnesota Twins (36-34, 2nd in the AL Central) vs. Houston Astros (40-30, 1st in the AL West)
Date/Time: Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
Location: Houston, Texas

Pitching Probables:

• Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (2-3, 5.74 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, 39 strikeouts)

• Astros: Brandon Walter (0-0, 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 10 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Astros -133, Twins +112

• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Analysis:

Houston Astros:

• Record: 40-30 overall, 26-13 at home

• Recent Performance: The Astros have been playing solid baseball, going 7-3 in their last 10 games with a .271 batting average and a 2.73 ERA, outscoring opponents by 20 runs. Their offense has been efficient, and their pitching staff has been dominant, allowing them to stay ahead in their division.

• Key Performers:

  • Jeremy Pena leads the Astros with 15 doubles, a triple, and 9 home runs while hitting .328.

  • Isaac Paredes is 9-for-37 with 2 doubles and 4 home runs over the last 10 games.

• Strengths/Weaknesses: The Astros have a strong team on-base percentage at .319, ranking 7th in the AL. Their pitching has been stellar, particularly in recent games, but their offense can still explode, making them a dangerous team at home.

Minnesota Twins:

• Record: 36-34 overall, 16-22 on the road

• Recent Performance: The Twins have been struggling recently, going 3-7 in their last 10 games with a .242 batting average and a 7.43 ERA, being outscored by 35 runs. Their road record is concerning, and their pitching has given up significant runs in recent games.

• Key Performers:

  • Byron Buxton is hitting .273, with 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 11 home runs to lead the offense.

  • Willi Castro is 14-for-38 with 3 home runs and 7 RBI over the last 10 games.

• Strengths/Weaknesses: The Twins are strong in terms of hitting, particularly when they record 8+ hits, where they have a 27-8 record. However, their road struggles and pitching woes (especially with Simeon Woods Richardson starting with a 5.74 ERA) make them vulnerable in this matchup.

Betting Recommendations:

Moneyline:

• Astros -133: The Astros are favored for good reason, with a strong home record (26-13) and a dominant pitching staff. The Twins have been struggling on the road, and their starting pitcher, Simeon Woods Richardson, has not been performing at a high level. Given the Astros' recent form and home advantage, they are the safer pick on the moneyline.

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