In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Royals prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, August 10th 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 55-61 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 9-4 and 0-2. In their game two loss, Minnesota fell behind in the third inning and never got the offense going in the shutout loss. The Twins recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Jeffers, who went 3-4 in the loss. Minnesota started Ober, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Ramirez allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to this series, the Twins won two out of three against the Tigers, but lost two out of three against the Guardians before that. Minnesota has won three of their last four games and they are currently fourth in the AL Central standings. The Minnesota pitching staff has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 489 runs with a .242 batting average and a .314 on base percentage this season. Byron Buxton (IL) has led Minnesota with 23 home runs and 59 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added 15 home runs and 48 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Jose Urena, who is 0-0 with a 5.24 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 22.1 innings pitched this year.
Kansas City Royals Betting Preview
The Kansas City Royals are 58-59 this season after they won game two by a score of 2-0 on Saturday night. Kansas City scored once in the third inning and added an insurance run in the ninth to escape with the victory. The Royals recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by India and Garcia, who both had one RBI in the win. Kansas City started Cameron, who allowed six hits and zero earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Estevez picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Royals lost two out of three against the Red Sox, but did win two out of three against the Blue Jays before that. Kansas City has lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the AL Central standings. The Kansas City pitching staff has a 3.61 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 431 runs with a .244 batting average and a .301 on base percentage this season. Vinnie Pasquantino has led KC with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs, while Salvador Perez has added 20 home runs and 66 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Kansas City is Ryan Bergert, who is 1-1 with a 2.83 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 41.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Royals will beat the Twins
- The Royals have won seven of their last eight day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Twins have lost six of their last seven home games after playing the previous day.
- The Royals have covered the run line in each of their last 11 Sunday road games.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games at Target Field following a loss.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven home games.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Twins’ last six day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Royals’ last eight day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Twins’ last 12 home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Royals’ last five day games.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Jose Miranda has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances after playing the previous day.
- Ryan Jeffers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances.
Kansas City Royals Player Prop Facts
- Bobby Witt Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of the Royals’ last 10 day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Salvador Perez has hit a home run in three of the Royals’ last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
Twins vs Royals Prediction
Kansas City was able to get a low scoring win on Saturday night in game two of this series, as they held down this very different Minnesota lineup. The Royals are 30-31 on the road this year, while the Twins are 31-25 at home. Minnesota had their winning streak snapped last night and they are starting Urena, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings in his first outing for the Twins. The Royals are going with Bergert, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, but doesn’t go very deep into games. I don’t like this Minnesota lineup right now and also don’t trust the bullpen, so give me the Royals here.