Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction MLB Picks 4/17/24

Baltimore Orioles (10-6) vs Minnesota Twins (6-9)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1:05 pm (Oriole Park at Camden Yards)

Tyler Wells (0-2) (5.87) vs Pablo Lopez (1-2) (4.86)

Betting Odds: Baltimore Orioles -104 / Minnesota Twins -114 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: Bally Sports North

In this article, we will formulate a Twins vs Orioles prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 17th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. We will take a look at: 

-The Minnesota Twins recent form and recent player performance

-The Baltimore Orioles recent form and recent player performance

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Twins and Orioles. 

Twins Aren’t Good

The Twins decided to cut payroll this offseason and that has hurt them. On Tuesday, the Twins gave up 11 runs and that led to the defeat. The Twins are averaging 3.53 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.2 runs per game. The offense is ranked 25th, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Getting the start for the Twins will be Pablo Lopez, who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 4.86. In his last start against the Tigers, he went four innings, giving up six hits and five runs. 

Orioles Offense Impressed on Tuesday

The Orioles offense sure impressed on Tuesday, putting up 11 runs on the way to the victory. The Orioles were led by Gunnar Henderson, who hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. The Orioles are averaging 5.56 while their pitching is pitching 4.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 17th. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Tyler Wells, who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 5.87. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers, he went four innings, giving up six hits and four runs. 

Baltimore Orioles Player Prop Facts

  • Gunnar Henderson has hit a home run in each of the Orioles' last three games against AL opponents.
  • Anthony Santander has recorded at least one total base in each of his last nine appearances against the Twins.
  • Cedric Mullins has scored at least one run in each of the Orioles' last six games against AL opponents.
  • Ramon Urias has recorded at least one Double in three of his last four appearances in day games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
  • Anthony Santander has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Orioles' last four games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.
  • Anthony Santander has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Twins after playing the previous day.
  • Anthony Santander has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six home appearances against the Twins.

Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts

  • Pablo Lopez has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances with the Twins as road favorites against AL opponents.
  • Jose Miranda has hit at least one home run in four of his five previous Wednesday day appearances against teams that held a winning record.
  • Byron Buxton has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 12 appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
  • Byron Buxton has scored a run in each of his last seven appearances with the Twins as road favorites against the Orioles.
  • Pablo Lopez has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with the Twins as road favorites.
  • Manuel Margot has recorded at least one RBI in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a road favorite against AL East opponents.
  • Byron Buxton has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
  • Carlos Correa has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances in day games against AL teams that held a winning record.

Matchup/League Facts

  • The Baltimore Orioles rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (27).
  • The Baltimore Orioles rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (38).
  • The Minnesota Twins rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.195).
  • The Minnesota Twins rank 29th in the league for hits this season (104).

Twins vs Orioles Betting Prediction

There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Tyler Wells gave up four runs in his last start, while Lopez gave up five. The Orioles' offense especially has been elite, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Both starting pitchers are going to be chased early and that will be the difference here as this game ends up going over the total. This is one of the strong plays on the board. 

Shane’s Pick Over

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