In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 5th 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 29-35 this year after they lost game one by a score of 8-6 on Thursday night. Minnesota led 5-3 in the fifth, but they only managed one run in the last four innings for the loss. The Twins recorded nine hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Caratini, who went 3-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Paredes allowed two hits and three earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Banda blew a save and Rogers picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Minnesota won two out of three against the White Sox, but lost all three against the Pirates before that.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.63 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while they have scored 296 runs with a .237 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 18 home runs and 28 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added five home runs and 32 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Zebby Matthews, who is 1-3 with a 4.63 ERA and a 1.03 WHIP over 23.1 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 25-38 this season after they won game one by a score of 8-6 last night. Kansas City blew a 6-5 lead in the sixth inning, but they scored two runs in the ninth to escape with the win. The Royals recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Jensen, who went 1-6 with two RBIs. Lugo allowed six hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Strahm picked up the win and Lange got the save. Prior to this series, Kansas City won two out of three against the Reds, but lost all three against the Rangers before that.
This season, Kansas City has a 4.46 ERA with a 1.39 WHIP and a .250 opponent batting average, while they have scored 246 runs with a .237 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Salvador Perez has led the Royals with nine home runs and 26 RBIs, while Bobby Witt has added nine home runs and 26 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Michael Wacha, who is 4-3 with a 3.23 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 75.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Royals have lost each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against the Twins following a win.
- The Twins have won each of their last 11 games as home favorites against the Royals following a loss.
- The Royals have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 night games against American League opponents.
- The Twins have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against the Royals at Target Field following a loss.
- The Royals have lost the first inning in each of their last four games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Royals have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six road games against American League opponents.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Kansas City Royals will win
- The Twins have lost five of their last six games as home favorites against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Royals have won three of their last four games as underdogs against the Twins.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight Friday games as home favorites.
- The Royals have led after 3 innings in four of their last five night games against the Twins.
- The Royals have led after 5 innings in four of their last five night games against the Twins.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Royals’ last seven road games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Twins’ last six night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Royals’ last eight games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 12 of the last 14 night games between the Royals and Twins at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Byron Buxton ranks 4th in the league in Home Runs (18) this season.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Bobby Witt Jr. ranks 3rd in the league in Steals (21) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank 26th in the league for hits allowed this season (541).
- The Twins rank 25th in the league for ERA this season (4.63).
- The Royals rank 27th in the league for runs scored this season (246).
- The Royals rank 26th in the league for RBIs this season (237).
Twins vs Royals Prediction
Kansas City was able to get the narrow win on Thursday to start this series and they have won three of their last four games. The Royals are 10-21 on the road this year, while the Twins are 17-16 at home. Minnesota has split their last four games and they have allowed 6+ in four of there last five. The Twins are starting Matthews, who has allowed 10 earned runs and 11 hits in his last 10.1 innings, while Wacha has allowed 6, 2, 1, and 3 earned runs in his last four outings. Take the over in this one.