In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, April 12th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 6-8 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 10-4 and 4-7. In their game two loss, Toronto led 2-0 in the first inning, but they allowed the next seven runs and couldn’t recover for the loss. The Blue Jays recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Varsho and Sanchez, who both had two RBIs. Lauer allowed five hits and seven earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Miles pitched 3.2 innings out of the bullpen. Prior to this series, Toronto lost two out of three against the Dodgers and all three against the White Sox.
This season, Toronto has a 4.58 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 55 runs with a .235 batting average and a .312 on base percentage. Andres Gimenez has led the Blue Jays with two home runs and nine RBIs, while Jesus Sanchez has added two home runs and eight RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Max Scherzer, who is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 8.0 innings pitched this year.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 8-7 this season after they won game two by a score of 7-4 on Saturday afternoon. Minnesota scored seven runs in the third inning and they were able to get the win, despite not scoring over the final six innings. The Twins recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Larnach, who went 1-3 with one home run and three RBIs. Ryan allowed two hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Sands allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Minnesota won all four against the Tigers, but lost two out of three against the Rays before that.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.33 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while they have scored 71 runs with a .224 batting average and a .329 on base percentage. Josh Bell has led the Twins with three home runs and 12 RBIs, while Tristan Gray has added one home run and eight RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Taj Bradley, who is 2-0 with a 1.08 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 16.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Twins have lost eight of their last nine games against AL East opponents following a win.
- The Blue Jays have won seven of their last eight day games at Rogers Centre following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five road games following a win.
- The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games at Rogers Centre against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have won the first inning in three of their last four day games against the Twins.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine home day games.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Twins have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Twins have covered the run line in 12 of their last 14 games at Rogers Centre against teams that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have lost the first inning in four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in seven of their last eight games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Twins and Blue Jays have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Twins’ last six games as underdogs against the Blue Jays have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Twins’ last nine games at Rogers Centre.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in each of the Blue Jays’ last two games.
- Max Scherzer has recorded five or more strikeouts in 41 of his last 43 Sunday appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 13 games against AL opponents.
- Max Scherzer has recorded a win in each of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Josh Bell has recorded at least one hit in seven of his last eight appearances in day games against AL East teams that held a losing record.
- James Outman has hit a home run in two of his last three road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Blue Jays vs Twins Prediction
Minnesota was able to stay hot with a win on Saturday afternoon in game two and they have scored 4+ runs in four of their last five games. The Twins are 3-5 on the road this year, while the Blue Jays are 6-5 at home. Toronto has won two of their last three games and they are starting Scherzer, who has allowed three earned runs and six hits over 8.0 innings. Minnesota is going with Bradley, who has allowed two earned runs and 14 hits over 16.2 innings. I do think the Twins have the better starter, but we are getting the much better overall team at a great price at home. Take the Jays here.