In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 27th at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 27-26 this year after they won game one by a score of 7-2 on Monday night. Tampa Bay had their lead cut to 3-2 in the seventh inning, but they added four runs in the eighth to secure the win. The Rays recorded 13 hits in the game, and they were led by Aranda, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Tampa Bay started Littell, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 6.1 innings for the win, while Cleavinger allowed one earned run over just 0.2 innings in relief.
Prior to this series, the Rays swept the Blue Jays in three games and won two out of three against the Astros. Tampa Bay has won six games in a row, and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Tampa Bay pitching staff has a 3.66 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 219 runs with a .245 batting average and a .309 on-base percentage this season. Brandon Lowe has led Tampa Bay with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added seven home runs and 29 RBIs for the Rays this year. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Taj Bradley, who is 4-3 with a 4.61 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 56.2 innings pitched this year.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 29-24 this season after they lost the first game in this series on Monday. Minnesota wasn’t able to do much at the plate on Monday night, but they did hit a home run in the seventh, which brought them within one run at the time. The Twins recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Correa, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. Minnesota started Paddack, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Funderburk allowed four earned runs in the eighth.
Prior to this series, the Twins won two out of three against the Royals and split two games with the Guardians. Minnesota has lost three of its last five games, and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 3.28 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 212 runs with a .238 batting average and a .307 on-base percentage this season. Byron Buxton (IL) has led Minnesota with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added seven home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Joe Ryan, who is 4-2 with a 2.68 ERA and a 0.81 WHIP over 57.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Twins will beat the Rays
- The Twins have won eight of their last nine games against AL East opponents.
- The Rays have lost eight of their last nine games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last 10 Tuesday games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line each of their last six Tuesday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rays have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six Tuesday night games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six Tuesday games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Twins’ last nine night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Rays’ last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last eight Tuesday games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rays’ last eight night games against American League opponents.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Josh Lowe has hit a home run in each of the Rays’ last two games as underdogs.
- Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five appearances against the Twins.
- Brandon Lowe has scored at least one run in seven of the Rays’ last eight games against AL opponents.
- Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rays’ last 11 games against AL opponents.
- Ha-Seong Kim has recorded at least one Single in each of his five previous home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Chandler Simpson ranks T8th in the league in Steals (14) this season.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Carlos Correa has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances against the Rays.
- Ty France has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six appearances with the Twins as favorites.
- Joe Ryan has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances in night games against AL East teams that held a winning record.
- Ty France has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Twins as favorites against AL opponents.
- Christian Vazquez has recorded a Single in each of his last nine road appearances.
- Byron Buxton has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against AL East opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rays rank T1st in the league for steals this season (71).
- The Rays rank 4th in the league for walks allowed this season (151).
- The Twins rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (128).
- The Twins rank 2nd in the league for runs allowed this season (183).
Rays vs Twins Prediction
Tampa Bay was able to get the win on Monday night in game one of this series, and they have won six games in a row, which has them in second place in the division. The Rays are just 17-18 at home this year, while the Twins are 11-16 on the road. Minnesota has scored two runs or fewer in three of their last five games, and they continue to be without Buxton, who has been their best hitter. Minnesota is starting Ryan, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five starts. Tampa Bay is going with Bradley, who has allowed two earned runs in four of his last five outings. The Rays are red hot right now, but Ryan has been elite for Minnesota this year. Take the Twins to win.