In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Twins prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 12th at Yankee Stadium in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 63-56 this season after they won game one in this series by a score of 6-2 on Monday night. New York had their lead cut to 3-2 in the seventh, but they scored the final three runs to pull away in the win. The Yankees recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Bellinger, Stanton, Grisham, Judge, Rice, and Chisholm, who all had one RBI in the win. New York started Warren, who allowed three hits and two earned runs over 6.2 innings for the win, while Weaver picked up a hold.
Prior to this series, the Yankees lost two out of three against the Astros and two out of three against the Rangers. New York has lost seven of their last ten games and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .230 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 602 runs with a .249 batting average and a .328 on base percentage this season. Aaron Judge has led New York with 37 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 21 home runs and 67 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Carlos Rodon, who is 11-7 with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.10 WHIP over 139.2 innings pitched this season.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 56-62 this year after they lost game one to start this series on Monday. Minnesota scored once in the sixth and once in the seventh, but it wasn’t nearly enough offense in the loss. The Twins recorded just three hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Buxton and Larnach, who both had one RBI in the loss. Minnesota started Matthews, who allowed six hits and three earned runs over 5.2 innings for the loss, while Kriske allowed two earned runs in relief.
Prior to this series, the Twins won two out of three against the Royals and two out of three against the Tigers. Minnesota has won four of their last six 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 496 runs with a .241 batting average and a .311 on base percentage this season. Byron Buxton has led Minnesota with 24 home runs and 60 RBIs, while Trevor Larnach has added 16 home runs and 49 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Minnesota is TBD.
Why the Yankees will beat the Twins
- The Yankees have won each of their last eight games against the Twins.
- The Twins have lost each of their last six games at Yankee Stadium.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against the Twins.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games at Yankee Stadium.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight games against the Twins.
- The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight games against the Twins.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Yankees’ last seven home games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Twins’ last six road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Twins’ last eight games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Yankees’ last eight home games.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Carlos Rodon has recorded a win in six of his last seven home appearances.
- Giancarlo Stanton has hit a home run in each of his last four appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Carlos Rodon has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Ryan McMahon has recorded at least one Double in four of his last five appearances against the Twins after playing the previous day.
- Aaron Judge has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Trevor Larnach has hit a home run in each of his last three appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Christian Vazquez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven road appearances against AL East opponents.
Yankees vs Twins Prediction
New York was able to explode for six runs on Monday night to start this series, which is a great sign for a struggling offense. The Yankees are 36-24 at home this year, while the Twins are just 24-37 on the road. Minnesota has waved the white flag on the season and they have not announced a starting pitcher for this game. The Yankees are going with Rodon, who has allowed 2, 4, 3, and 2 earned runs in his last four starts. I don’t love how Rodon has pitched over the last two weeks, but this Minnesota lineup only has a couple of very good hitters. Take the Yankees -1.5 once again here.