Twins vs. Red Sox Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for May 5
The Boston Red Sox (18-16 look to avoid the sweep when they visit the Minnesota Twins (19-13) in the final game of a three-game set. Oddsmakers have listed the Twins as -185 favorites, while the Red Sox are +150 underdogs to pick up a win. Joe Ryan gets the starting nod for Minnesota while Cooper Criswell is Boston's starter for the contest.
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Twins vs. Red Sox Predictions
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Moneyline Odds & Pick
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Moneyline Pick | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -185 | +150 | Twins | Twins 4, Red Sox 3 |
Moneyline Insights
- Minnesota has won 14 of the 19 games it was the moneyline favorite this season (73.7%).
- This season, Boston has won nine out of the 18 games, or 50%, in which it has been the underdog.
- The Twins have won all five games they have played as moneyline favorites with odds of -185 or shorter.
- The Red Sox have not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +150.
- The implied moneyline probablility for this matchup gives Minnesota a 64.9% chance to win.
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Total Odds & Pick
| Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Over/Under Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | -110 | -110 | Under 7.5 runs |
Total Insights
- Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 15 of its 31 games with a total this season.
- Boston's games have gone over the total in 14 of its 34 opportunities.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Twins and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times.
- When it comes to the over/under, the Red Sox and their foes are 4-6-0 in their previous 10 contests.
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Twins vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers
Twins: Joe Ryan
- The Twins will hand the ball to Ryan (1-1) for his seventh start of the season.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in six games this season with an ERA of 3.37, an 8.2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.038.
- The Twins have been the moneyline favorite in six of Ryan's starts this season, and they went 4-2 in those matchups.
- Ryan's team has put together a 4-2 record in his six starts.
- Ryan has had six starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined go over the total in three of those games.
Red Sox: Cooper Criswell
- Criswell (2-1) will take the mound for the Red Sox, his fourth start of the season.
- The 27-year-old has an ERA of 1.65, a 3.67 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .980 in four games this season.
- His team has won each of the three games he's started as the moneyline underdog.
- Criswell and his team have won each of the three games he's started this season.
- In games Criswell has started this season, the teams are 1-2-0 at hitting the over.
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Twins vs. Red Sox Stats
| Twins | Red Sox | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | 4.5 | |
| 10 | 15 | |
| 4.1 | 3.5 | |
| 12 | 3 | |
| .239 | .245 | |
| 15 | 9 | |
| .239 | .221 | |
| 15 | 7 | |
| 33 | 36 | |
| 16 | 9 | |
| 38 | 25 | |
| 22 | 4 |
How to Watch Twins vs. Red Sox
- Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- TV: NESN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Venue: Target Field
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