From Target Field in Minneapolis, the Astros and Twins face off in an AL matchup. This one gets started at 2:10 PM ET, and the Astros are slight money line favorites (+107). The Twins are -126 on the money line, and the over/under line is currently at 9 runs.
Spencer Arrighetti is starting for the Astros, and he is facing off against Simeon Woods Richardson. The Astros are 46-43, and the Twins are 50-39, and both teams are 2nd in their respective divisions. BSN is carrying this game on TV.
Houston vs. Minnesota Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Astros at Twins
- Where: Target Field Minneapolis
- Date: Sunday, July 7th
- Betting Odds MIN -126 | HOU +107 O/U 9
Astros vs Twins Last Game Recap
It was all Minnesota in the last game of this series, as the Twins took down the Astros by a score of 9-3. The Twins offense only had two more hits than the Astros and struck out eight times, but still picked up a convincing win. Heading into the game, they were favored at -135 on the money line.
This game featured a starting pitching matchup between Joe Ryan for the Twins and Hunter Brown for the Astros. Ryan only went 5 2/3 innings but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. On the other side, Brown was tagged for seven runs in six innings of work.
Minnesota's two homers came from Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee. Buxton, Willi Castro, Max Kepler, and Jose Miranda each had two RBIs for the Twins' offense.
Astros Preview
Currently on a six-series winning streak, the Astros are 46-43 overall and trail the Mariners by two games in the AL West. As favorites, Houston holds a 34-32 record, and their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season. The over/under record for Astros games with a total of 9 runs is 10-7-2.
On the road, the Astros have a run line record of 23-23, with an average run margin of -0.2. Their overall run line record is 45-44, and 62.9% of their games have had lower totals than today's line of 9 runs. Heading into today's game, the over has hit in two straight games for Houston.
Houston is sending Spencer Arrighetti to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 4-7 and an ERA of 6.13. So far, he has made 15 starts and two of them have been quality starts. Arrighetti has a WHIP of 1.65 and is averaging 10.43 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he took the loss, giving up six earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Opponents are batting .263 off the right-hander this season. At home, his ERA is 9.6 compared to 8.32 on the road.
Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker have been a great 1-2 punch for the Astros lineup this season, as they are both in the top 10 in home runs and are batting .298 and .266, respectively. Alvarez has gone 6/16 in his last five games, including two homers and seven RBIs. As a team, the Astros are the league's top hitting team, averaging 4.8 runs per game.
Altuve is also on a five-game hitting streak and is batting .310 for the season. He is 2nd on the team with 40 RBIs and has 13 homers. The Astros are also near the top of the league in slugging percentage and on-base percentage.
Twins Preview
Minnesota has a 50-39 record this season and is on a four-series winning streak. They are currently six games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. As favorites, the Twins have a 41-22 record, but as underdogs, they are just 9-17.
Against the run line, the Twins are 43-46 overall. Their over/under record is 45-42, and they are on a 6-game over streak. The O/U line for today's game is set at 9 runs, which is higher than usual, as 87.6% of their games have had lower lines.
Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Astros at home. He has made 14 starts this season and has a record of 3-1 with a 3.52 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .220 this season off Woods Richardson, and he has turned in four quality starts. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up three earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up exactly two earned runs in three straight starts. Woods Richardson has given up a homer in each of his last three outings.
Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers have been the Twins' top power threats this season, as Santana's 12 homers are 2nd on the team and Jeffers' 14 long balls are the most on the team and 13th in the league. Jeffers is also batting .238 for the season, and Santana comes in with a batting average of .247. Jeffers is also on a 10-game hitting streak, and Byron Buxton has gone 11/26 in his last seven games, including three homers.
Minnesota comes into the game as one of the league's top offenses, averaging 5 runs per game, which is 4th in the MLB. They are also among the league leaders in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. As a team, they are 6th in home runs and have the 3rd best slugging percentage in the league.
Astros vs. Twins Prediction: Twins ML -126
Our prediction for today's Astros vs. Twins matchup is for the Twins to pick up a 6-5 win. Given that they are at -126 on the money line, that is the bet we recommend making.
If you're looking for a potential parlay, you could also consider taking the over, as the line is currently sitting at 9 runs, and we have this game finishing with 11 runs.
