Minnesota Twins at Houston Astros 10/7/23 - MLB Betting Picks and Odds
Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 4:45 PM EST
Oct. 07, 2023
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : HOU -155 ; O/U 8
The Minnesota Twins continue their postseason run Saturday with game one of the ALDS in Houston. Minnesota got this far in the postseason after a 2 game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays following a two run win on Wednesday. Sonny Gray did the job for Minnesota giving up no runs on five hits across 5 innings of work resulting in the win. The Minnesota bullpen was fantastic giving up no runs on three hits over the final four innings to secure the victory.
Offensively Minnesota was mediocre but did just enough with seven hits and 29 bats including one with runners in scoring position to drive in two runs. Jorge Polanco provided a big spark for the Minnesota offense with two hits in three at bats in the game. Carlos Correa also had two hits in three at bats and drove in one of the two Minnesota runs. Willi Castro drove in the second run of the game with a sacrifice ground out.
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The Houston Astros come into the playoffs running hot on a four-game win streak to finish the year in the top spot in the American League West. Cristian Javier carried the load for Houston in the last day of the year giving up no runs on three hits across six innings leading to his 10th win of the season. The Houston bullpen was lights out giving up just one run on three hits over the final three innings to secure the win and division title.
Offensively Houston was a smoke show in the final day of the season with nine hits in 36 at bats including two with runners in scoring position to plate eight runs. Jose Abreu had a big game with two hits and four at bats including a two run home run to drive in two of the eight Houston runs. Alex Bregman chipped in two hits in four at bats to drive in two runs, while Kyle Tucker added two hits and drove in one run in the game.
Recent Betting Trends:
* The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games.
* Minnesota are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
* Minnesota are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against Houston.
* Houston are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games.
* Houston are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -155
The Astros are the better team in this matchup and will look to defend home field on Saturday. Take the reigning world champs to open their postseason with a bang Saturday against the Twins. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-1.