The Minnesota Twins hit the lottery in 2023. Cause by playing in the American League Central. The Twins continue to fight to stay above the .500 mark. But that is good enough for the division lead in the AL Central. Minnesota continues to struggle at the plate. But the Twins pitching staff remains a strong baseball betting odds asset. Baltimore continues to contend for the American League East lead. By contrast to Minnesota, run production is Baltimore’s strength. Due to mediocre pitching, gamblers continue to question Baltimore’s playoff viability.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, July 7, 2023, 8:10 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Target Field, Minneapolis, MN |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Orioles | +1½ ( -160 ) | 8½ ( -120 ) | +132 |  |
| Twins | -1½ ( +135 ) | 8½ ( EV ) | -142 | |
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Orioles at Twins SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far, Baltimore is one of baseball’s most profitable moneyline teams. The Orioles are an even better sports betting value against the run line. The Orioles are trending over the total in 2023. By contrast, the Twins are in deep red ink against the moneyline. But Minnesota is breaking even against the moneyline. The Twins are trending under the total this season.
Baltimore Orioles Team Overview
Overall, the Baltimore Orioles are 48-33 straight up and 42-35-4 over/under the total. Baltimore is 2nd in the American League East Division standings. In the American League East Division race, Baltimore is four games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. Late on, the Orioles have covered three out of their last nine games. The Orioles have gone under the total in seven of their previous ten matchups. Baltimore ranks 9th for run production and 17th for earned run average. Also, the Orioles rank 4th for the fewest errors committed.
Left-hander Cole Irvin is the probable starter for Baltimore. In sum, Irvin is 1-3 with a 7.18 earned run average and 1.67 WHIP. The Orioles lost two of his previous three starts. Baltimore ranks 9th for bullpen ERA. Specifically, closer Felix Bautista is 3-1 with a 1.19 earned run average, and 21 saves in 26 opportunities. Anthony Santander leads Baltimore with 40 runs, 20 doubles, 14 home runs, and 47 runs batted in.
Minnesota Twins Overview
In sum, the Minnesota Twins are 42-42 straight up and 36-45-3 over/under the total. Minnesota is 1st in the American League Central Division standings. Cleveland is one game behind the Twins in the AL Central Division race. Late on, the Twins have covered three out of their last seven games. The Twins have gone under the total in two of their previous nine matchups. Minnesota ranks 22nd for run production and 2nd for earned run average.
Namely, Bailey Ober is the probable Minnesota starter. The right-hander is 5-4 with a 2.70 earned run average and 0.95 WHIP. Minnesota won three of his last four starts. Minnesota ranks 3rd for bullpen ERA. Also, closer Jhoan Duran is 2-2 with a 1.41 ERA and 12 saves in 14 opportunities. Joey Gallo leads the Twins with 27 runs, 15 home runs, and 28 runs batted in.
Orioles at Twins SBG Free Pick
In this situation, Minnesota beat the MLB odds in 15 of their last 20 games against the Orioles. The Twins and Orioles went under the total in five of their last six meetings. As mentioned earlier, Minnesota has superior pitching.
Orioles at Twins SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Twins.