The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins meet Wednesday in MLB action at Target Field. Here’s a Twins vs Red Sox Prediction. This article will include a Twins vs Red Sox Pick.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox are 58-51 on the year and play the Astros, Royals, and Padres next. The Boston Red Sox are batting .252 on the season, have a .322 OBP, and a .428 slugging percentage. The Boston Red Sox pitching staff has a 3.79 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP. Jarren Duran leads the Boston Red Sox with 113 hits and 56 RBI, while Trevor Story and Ceddanne Rafaela have combined for 194 hits and 113 RBI.
Brayan Bello gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, and he is 6-5 with a 3.32 ERA and 79 strikeouts this season. Bello is 0-1 with a 3.38 ERA and 7 strikeouts in his career against the Minnesota Twins.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 51-56 on the year and play the Guardians, Tigers, and Royals next. The Minnesota Twins are batting .242 on the season, have a .313 OBP, and a .400 slugging percentage. The Minnesota Twins pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. Byron Buxton leads the Minnesota Twins with 92 hits and 59 RBI, while Carlos Correa and Ty France have combined for 178 hits and 75 RBI.
Zebby Matthews gets the ball for the Minnesota Twins, and he is 2-2 with a 4.97 ERA and 38 strikeouts this season. This will be Matthews’ second career game against the Boston Red Sox.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Twins have won six of their last seven games at Target Field following a loss.
- The Red Sox have lost four of their last five games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven road games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Twins have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against American League opponents following a home loss.
- The Red Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against the Red Sox at Target Field.
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Red Sox have won each of their last six day games after playing the previous day.
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games after playing the previous day.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Red Sox have won the first inning in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Red Sox have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Red Sox have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games against opponents that held a losing record.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Byron Buxton has hit at least one home run in two of his last three home appearances against the Red Sox.
- Byron Buxton has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Jarren Duran has hit a home run in three of the Red Sox’s last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jarren Duran has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last eight games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jarren Duran has recorded a Double in four of the Red Sox’s last five road games against opponents that held a losing record
Twins vs Red Sox Prediction
The Red Sox are starting to find their footing again, and Bello has been solid this month, allowing 24 hits and 11 runs in his last 31.2 innings. The Twins just can’t get out of their own way, and Matthews has a 4.97 ERA and 1.34 WHIP on the season. Matthews has also pitched just 15 innings since June, so there are some wrinkles to iron out. I’ll take the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon.