The Minnesota Twins and Colorado Rockies clash Friday in game 1 of an MLB series at Coors Field. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Minnesota Twins Betting Preview

The Twins look for a win after winning 7 of their last 10 games. The Twins already clinched the AL Central. The Twins pitching staff is 6th in ERA (3.86), 4th in WHIP (1.19) and 1st in quality starts (75). The Twins offense is 10th in runs per game (4.75), 21st in batting average (.242) and 5th in homers (226). Carlos Correa leads the Twins with 118 hits and 65 RBI, while Max Kepler and Donovan Solano have combined for 219 hits and 100 RBI. Joe Ryan gets the ball, and he is 11-10 with a 4.31 ERA and 191 strikeouts this season. This will be Ryan’s second career game against the Rockies.

Minnesota Twins Team Facts

The Twins have won nine of their last 10 night games following a loss.
The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games following a loss.
The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games.
The Twins have led after 7 innings in each of their last six Friday games.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last four road games.

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Rockies need a win after losing 8 of their last 10 games. The Rockies have the worst record in the NL. The Rockies pitching staff is 30th in ERA (5.56), 30th in WHIP (1.54) and 28th in quality starts (39). The Rockies’ offense is 18th in runs per game (4.44), 16th in batting average (.249) and 28th in homers (155). Ezequiel Tovar leads the Rockies with 145 hits and 73 RBI, while Ryan McMahon and Elias Diaz have combined for 260 hits and 142 RBI. Ty Blach gets the ball, and he is 3-3 with a 5.42 ERA and 46 strikeouts this season. This will be Blach’s first career game against the Twins.

Colorado Rockies Team Facts

The Rockies have lost eight of their last nine home games against AL Central opponents following a win.
The Rockies have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games after playing the previous day.

Matchup/League Facts

The Colorado Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.64).
The Colorado Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (1096).
The Minnesota Twins rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1621).
The Minnesota Twins rank 1st in the league for strikeouts this season (1521).

Randy’s Pick

The Twins don’t have a lot to play for given their division is already locked up, but they keep winning and this is a favorable matchup as well. The Rockies are the worst team in the NL, and they’re showing no signs of wanting to string a few wins together before their season ends. I doubt that changes with Ty Blach on the mound, given his 5.42 ERA and 1.63 WHIP. Give me the Twins and the RL for max betting value.