In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Twins betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 8th at Target Field. We will take a look at:
-The Los Angeles Dodgers recent form and recent player performance
-The Minnesota Twins recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Dodgers vs Twins.
Twins Offense Has Issues
The Twins offense has been searching for an answer, and on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians they only managed one run. On Friday, against the Cleveland Guardians, the Twins scored only two runs and they lost. The Twins are averaging 3.0 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.71 runs per game. The pitching has been ranked 7th, but the offense hasn’t done any favors. Getting the start for the Twins will be Bailey Ober who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 54.00.
Can the Dodgers Bounce Back?
The Dodgers faced off against the Cubs on Sunday and the offense wasn’t good enough. They gave up three runs in the first inning, and they weren’t able to bounce back. The Dodgers are averaging 6.18 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.72 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here early. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be James Paxton, who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 0.00. Against the San Francisco Giants he went five innings giving up four hits and zero runs.
Minnesota Twins Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Twins’ last four games at Target Field.
- The road team has covered the run line in nine of the Twins’ last 10 games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last four games against National League opponents.
- The Twins have won the first inning in each of their last three night games at Target Field.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last three night games against National League opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Twins.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last six games at Target Field.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last three games as road favorites against American League opponents.
- The Dodgers have led after 5 innings in each of their last five night games.
Dodgers vs Twins Prediction
The Twins bats have been ice-cold, and it’s not going to get any easier in this game. The Twins are averaging only 3.0 runs per game, and they are going to really struggle against Paxton to string together hits. The Dodgers’ offense will have no issue running up the score here against Ober and that will be the difference as the Dodgers will end up getting the job done. Back the Dodgers.