In this article we will formulate a Twins vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 31st 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 65-72 this year after they lost two out of three against the White Sox by scores of 4-7, 2-3, and 5-1. In game two, Minnesota scored the first five runs in the game, but lost the shutout in the ninth. The Twins recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Bell, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Matthews allowed five hits and one earned run over 8.1 innings for the win, while Hoffman closed out the game. Prior to that series, Minnesota lost two out of three against the Athletics and all three against the Padres.
This season, Minnesota has a 4.65 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 626 runs with a .246 batting average and a .318 on base percentage. Byron Buxton has led the Twins with 25 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Josh Bell has added 17 home runs and 83 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is Taj Bradley, who is 9-6 with a 3.97 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 147.1 innings pitched this year.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 63-73 this season after they lost two out of three against the Dodgers by scores of 1-2, 2-1, and 1-6. In game three, Detroit tied the game at one in the fourth inning, but went scoreless over the last five innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded two hits and they committed one error, while they were led by McGonigle, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the game. Valdez allowed six hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Rainey allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Rays and all three against the Royals.
This season, Detroit has a 3.58 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 596 runs with a .238 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jackson Jobe, who is 1-1 with a 3.93 ERA and a 1.42 WHIP over 18.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Minnesota Twins will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have won each of their last 10 Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Twins have covered the run line each of their last 10 Monday night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL Central opponents.
- The Twins have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games.
- The Twins have led after 5 innings in each of their last 10 Monday night games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Twins have lost each of their last seven games as home favorites against the Tigers following a home win.
- The Tigers have won six of their last seven games as underdogs against the Twins following a loss.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in each of their last five Monday road games.
- The Twins have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Twins have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last nine games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Twins’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Twins’ last nine games as favorites.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Tigers’ last eight games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Brooks Lee has hit a home run in each of the Twins’ last two night games.
- Taj Bradley has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances at Target Field.
- Royce Lewis has recorded at least one hit in each of the Twins’ last 10 games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Dillon Dingler has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as road underdogs against AL opponents.
- Jackson Jobe has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against AL opponents.
- Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Jackson Jobe has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Twins rank 27th in the league for runs allowed this season (682).
- The Twins rank 25th in the league for ERA this season (4.65).
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (40).
- The Tigers rank T2nd in the league for triples this season (28).
Twins vs Tigers Prediction
Minnesota snapped their lengthy losing streak with a win on Sunday afternoon, but they are 7.5 games back in the AL Central. The Twins are 36-33 at home this year, while the Tigers are 29-38 on the road. Detroit has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two runs or fewer in four straight. The Tigers are starting Jobe, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his four outings, while Bradley has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five starts. Take the Tigers here.