In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Twins prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 9th 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 and Twins.
Twins Offense Continues to be Bad
The Twins offense has been a major issue all season, and on Monday the offense again only scored two runs. The pitching wasn’t awful, but the Twins offense didn’t give them much of a chance. The Twins are averaging 3.0 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.71 runs per game. The Twins need to find a way to get the offense going here. Getting the start for the Twins will be Louie Varland who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 6.75. Against the Milwaukee Brewers, he went four innings giving up six hits and three runs.
Dodgers Bounce Back on Monday
After so many struggles on Sunday with the pitching, they bounced back on Monday. James Paxton went six innings, giving up three hits and two runs. The Dodgers are averaging 5.75 runs, while their pitching is giving up 5.0 runs per game. The Dodgers need the pitching to bounce back here. Getting the start for the Dodgers will be Tyler Glasnow who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.34. Against the San Francisco Giants, he went six innings giving up four hits and three runs.
Minnesota Twins Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the Twins’ last five games at Target Field.
- The road team has covered the run line in 10 of the Twins’ last 11 games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last four night games at Target Field.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against National League opponents.
- The Twins have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five home games against opponents that held a winning record.
Los Angeles Dodgers Team Facts
- The Dodgers have lost each of their last four games as road favorites following a win.
- The Dodgers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games at Target Field.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Dodgers’ last five Tuesday games against AL Central opponents.
Twins vs Dodgers Prediction
The Twins bats have been awful heading into this game, and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going again here. Tyler Glasnow sits with an ERA of 2.0, and he’s going to lockdown here. The Twins scored only two runs on Monday, and they are going to lockdown here. The Dodgers will score at least six runs, and they are going to cruise to the victory. Back the Dodgers -1.5.