Detroit Tigers at Minnesota Twins 5/11/19 - Game 1 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins
MLB: 2:10 PM EST
May. 11, 2019
TV: FSDT
Latest Odds : MIN -145 Total 9
The Detroit Tigers are set to visit Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota for an American League Central clash against the Minnesota Twins. The Detroit Tigers come into this matchup with a 16-18 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Los Angeles Angels, 13-0. Ryan Carpenter received the starting nod for the Detroit Tigers, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 5 innings. Harold Castro had success from the plate for the Detroit Tigers as he went 2 for 3 with a double.
The Detroit Tigers are set to start Spencer Turnbull (2-2, 2.31 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the Kansas City Royals. Spencer Turnbull struggled in 2 starts against the Minnesota Twins during the 2018 season as he went 0-1 with a 6.30 ERA.
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The Minnesota Twins come into this matchup with a 23-12 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Toronto Blue Jays with a win, 9-1. Kyle Gibson received the starting nod for the Minnesota Twins, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run while striking out 11 batters in 6 innings. Eddie Rosario had a big game from the plate for the Minnesota Twins as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Minnesota Twins are set to start Michael Pineda (2-3, 6.09 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings against the New York Yankees. Michael Pineda did not record a start against the Detroit Tigers during the 2018 season, but he had success in 2 starts during the 2016 season as he posted a 2.31 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 Saturday games.
Twins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 Saturday games.
Over is 4-0 in Twins last 4 Saturday games.
Free Betting Pick: Minnesota Twins -145
The Minnesota Twins have dominated the Detroit Tigers in recent history as they have won 21 of the last 29 meetings. The Minnesota Twins have been one of the hottest teams in the MLB as of recent, and a huge reason for that is their solid pitching as they rank inside the top 10 in team ERA. Eddie Rosario, Jorge Polanco, and Nelson Cruz are having solid seasons, and they combine for more talent than the whole Detroit Tigers roster. The Minnesota Twins should continue their success at home as they have a big talent edge over the Detroit Tigers. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Twins win 7-3.