In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 28th 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 39-45 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 9-8 and 5-8. In game two, Minnesota cut the deficit to 3-2 in the sixth inning, but allowed the next five runs for the loss. The Twins recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Larnach, who went 3-5 with three RBIs. Paredes allowed eight hits and three earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Funderburk allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Minnesota lost all three against the Dodgers, but did win two out of three against the Diamondbacks before that.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.89 ERA with a 1.41 WHIP and a .257 opponent batting average, while they have scored 409 runs with a .247 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added nine home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Connor Prielipp, who is 2-5 with a 5.17 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 55.2 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 33-50 this year after they won game two by a score of 8-5 last night. Colorado nearly blew a 3-1 lead, but they scored three runs in the seventh and two in the eighth to seal the win. The Rockies recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 3-5 with three home runs and five RBIs. Lorenzen allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Herget picked up the save. Prior to this series, Colorado won two out of three against the Red Sox and two out of three against the Pirates.
This season, Colorado has a 5.51 ERA with a 1.51 WHIP and a .286 opponent batting average, while they have scored 385 runs with a .255 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 25 home runs and 47 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 12 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Ryan Feltner, who is 2-2 with a 4.79 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP over 47.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last six road games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Twins have won eight of their last nine day games against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games following a win.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last six day games at Target Field following a loss.
- The Twins have won the first inning in four of their last five games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against the Rockies.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games as favorites against National League opponents following a home loss.
- The Rockies have won three of their last four games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as home favorites.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Twins’ last seven games as favorites against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rockies’ last seven day games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Twins’ last eight games as favorites.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Rockies’ last eight day games against American League opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in three of the Twins’ last four games as favorites.
- Connor Prielipp has recorded seven or more strikeouts in three of his last four home appearances.
- Kody Clemens has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances with the Twins as favorites.
- Byron Buxton ranks T2nd in the league in Home Runs (25) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in each of the Rockies’ last three road games.
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 appearances.
- Hunter Goodman ranks T2nd in the league in Home Runs (25) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank 28th in the league for ERA this season (4.89).
- The Twins rank T28th in the league for runs allowed this season (440).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.51).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.286).
Twins vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after alternating wins and losses over their last five games and they are looking for their third straight series win. The Rockies are 15-28 on the road this year, while the Twins are 21-23 at home. Minnesota has lost four of their last five games and they have allowed 8+ runs in three of their last four. The Twins are starting Prielipp, who has allowed 3, 4, 2, 4, and 6 earned runs in his last five starts, while Feltner has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Rockies to get the win here.