Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins 4/29/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
MLB: 7:40 PM EST
Apr. 29, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -172 Total 8.5
The Astros have really started to play some great games on the year, but the Astros are still only five games over the five hundred mark on the year. The problem for the Astros is most of the wins they have managed to get have been on their home field and that could definitely be an issue for the Astros heading into this game as the Twins have been able to play some great baseball on the season, but more importantly the Twins have been able to pick up quite a few wins on the year at home and that will definitely help them out in this game.
Jose Altuve has been able to hit a total of 9 homers on the year for the Astros. The Astros have been able to rely on Josh Reddick for the average with a total of .354 average. The Astros have relied on George Springer who has been able to get a total of 22 runs batted in. Eddie Rosario has been able to hit a total of 11 homers and driven in 24 runners this year. Jorge Polanco has been able to hit at an average of .337.
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Justin Verlander has thrown a total of 38 innings on the year and struck out 46 batters, but has given up 25 hits and only walked 9 batters. He has posted a 4-0 record with an ERA of 2.61 on the season so far.
Jake Odorizzi is the player the Twins will be putting on the mound in this game. Odorizzi has thrown 22.2 innings on the year with 23 strikeouts, but has allowed 18 hits and 10 walks on the season. Odorizzi has a 2-2 record and has a 4.37 ERA on the season so far.
Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 42-19 in their last 61 vs. American League Central.
Twins are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 17-8 in Astros last 25 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Twins last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Minnesota Twins +162
The Twins are going to have the advantage here, but it will be a hard battle as both of these teams are playing great baseball. Look for the home field advantage to help the Twins in this game as they are playing an Astros team that has had some road weariness already on the new season. Final Score, Minnesota Twins win 6-2.