In this article, we will formulate a Twins vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 8th at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 34-30 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 4-6 and 4-5. In their game two loss, Minnesota led 3-2 in the sixth, but they allowed a run in the eighth and the ninth for the loss. The Twins recorded seven hits in the game, and they were led by Wallner, France, Lewis, and Clemens, who all had one RBI in the loss. Minnesota started Paddack, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Jax was charged with the blown save and loss.
Prior to this series, the Twins won three out of four against the Athletics, but did lose two out of three against the Mariners before that. Minnesota has lost three games in a row, and they are currently second in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 3.53 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 270 runs with a .240 batting average and a .311 on-base percentage this season. Byron Buxton has led Minnesota with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added 10 home runs and 31 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Joe Ryan, who is 6-2 with a 2.91 ERA and a 0.90 WHIP over 68.0 innings pitched this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 35-29 this year after they won game two by a score of 5-4 on Saturday. Toronto blew an early 2-0 lead in the game, but they rallied in the eighth and ninth to stay hot and get the win. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Springer, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Toronto started Gausman, who allowed four hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Green picked up the win and Hoffman got the save.
Prior to this series, the Blue Jays won two out of three against the Phillies and all four against the Athletics. Toronto has won nine of its last ten games, and they are currently second in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 3.98 ERA with a 1.20 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 273 runs with a .253 batting average and a .325 on-base percentage this season. Bo Bichette has led Toronto with eight home runs and 37 RBIs, while George Springer has added 10 home runs and 27 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Bowden Francis, who is 2-7 with a 5.84 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 57.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Twins will beat the Blue Jays
- The Twins have won five of their last six day games against the Blue Jays following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have lost five of their last six games against the Twins following a road win.
- The Twins have covered the run line in four of their last five home games following a home loss.
- The Twins have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Six of the Twins’ last seven games as favorites 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 day games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Twins’ last five games.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in two of the Twins’ last three home games against AL East opponents.
- Byron Buxton has recorded an RBI in each of his last seven Sunday appearances.
- Carlos Correa has scored at least one run in seven of his last eight appearances with the Twins as favorites.
- Joe Ryan has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances.
- Joe Ryan has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight home appearances.
- Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last eight games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one Single in nine of the Twins’ last 10 day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- George Springer has hit a home run in each of the Blue Jays’ last three road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- George Springer has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against AL opponents.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against AL opponents.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Daulton Varsho has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances in day games.
- Andres Gimenez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances after playing the previous day.
Twins vs Blue Jays Prediction
Toronto comes into this matchup looking for their fifth win in a row, and they have continued to play great baseball over the last two weeks. The Blue Jays are 13-16 on the road this year, while the Twins are 18-10 at home. Minnesota has dropped three games in a row, and they have allowed 25 runs in those three games. The Twins are starting Ryan, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five starts. The Jays are going with Francis, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in two of his last three, but did allow six earned runs last time out. I don’t love the idea of fading the Blue Jays right now, but the Twins should have the advantage here.