The Detroit Tigers (8-5) will face the Minnesota Twins (4-10) in a pivotal AL Central matchup this Saturday. After clinching Game 1 of the series with a score of 7-6, the Tigers entered this match boasting six wins in seven games. In contrast, the Twins are experiencing a slump with two consecutive losses.
Starting pitchers:
Jackson Jobe (0-0, 5.00 ERA) will pitch for Detroit, while Chris Paddack (0-1, 14.73 ERA) takes the mound for Minnesota.
The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET at Target Field. The Tigers are favored with odds of Minnesota -118 and Detroit +100 as per the latest information from SportsLine, and the over/under total runs set at 8.5.
Before deciding on your betting choices for the Twins vs. Tigers, ensure you check the MLB predictions and betting insights from the proven model at SportsLine.
Notable Player Performances
- Zach McKinstry: Leading the Tigers with a .350 batting average and 14 hits in the season.
- Spencer Torkelson: Boasting a solid .292 average alongside three home runs and seven RBIs.
- Harrison Bader: Leading the Twins with three home runs and ten RBIs.
- Ty France: Maintaining a .300 batting average with two home runs and seven RBIs.
Betting Insights
- SportsLine’s model anticipates a total score of 9.3 runs and highlights strong value on one side of the money line. Don’t miss out on the detailed picks and forecasts available on SportsLine.
