Minnesota Twins (19-13) vs Seattle Mariners (18-15)
Game Info: Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:40 pm (Target Field)
Simeon Woods Richardson (1-0) (2.45) vs Luis Castillo (3-4) (3.46)
Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins +105 / Seattle Mariners -115 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins meet Monday in MLB game 1 action at Target Field. Here’s a Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Prediction.
Seattle Mariners Betting Preview
The Seattle Mariners are 19-15 this season after recently beating the Braves and Astros. The Seattle Mariners have scored 13 runs in their last 3 games and 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 games. The Seattle Mariners have lost 5 of their last 8 games when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Julio Rodriguez leads the Seattle Mariners with 35 hits and 11 RBI, while Ty France and Josh Rojas have combined for 55 hits and 15 RBI. The Mariners will play against the Athletics after this series.
Minnesota Twins Betting Preview
The Minnesota Twins are 19-14 on the season after recent wins over the White Sox and Red Sox. The Minnesota Twins have scored 10 runs in their last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 5 of their last 8 games. The Minnesota Twins have won 11 straight games when scoring 4 or more runs. Willi Castro leads the Minnesota Twins with 31 hits and 12 RBI, while Ryan Jeffers and Byron Buxton have combined for 53 hits and 33 RBI.
Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Pitching Matchup
Luis Castillo gets the ball for the Seattle Mariners, and he is 3-4 with a 3.46 ERA and 49 strikeouts this season. Castillo has allowed 35 hits and 12 earned runs in his last 36.2 innings. Castillo has a 3.00 ERA and .221 allowed batting average in 18 road innings. Castillo is 1-1 with a 5.63 ERA and 31 strikeouts in his career against the Minnesota Twins.
Simeon Woods Richardson gets the ball for the Minnesota Twins, and he is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 13 strikeouts this season. Woods Richardson will make his fifth career start, and he’s allowed 16 hits and 4 earned runs this season through 14.2 innings. The Twins are 3-0 this season when Woods Richardson pitches. This will be Woods Richardson’s first career game against the Seattle Mariners.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Carlos Santana has hit a home run in four of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against AL West opponents.
- Carlos Santana has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last eight appearances against AL West opponents.
- Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
- Trevor Larnach has recorded at least one total base in each of his last 10 appearances in night games.
- Manuel Margot has scored a run in each of his last four appearances against the Mariners after playing the previous day.
- Manuel Margot has recorded at least one Single in each of his last seven appearances with his team as a home underdog against AL West opponents.
- Ryan Jeffers ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.563) this season.
Seattle Mariners Player Prop Facts
- Cal Raleigh has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances after playing the previous day.
- Julio Rodriguez has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last seven road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Julio Rodriguez has recorded two or more total bases in each of the Mariners' last six games as road favorites.
- Luis Castillo has recorded seven or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Jorge Polanco has recorded at least one hit in each of the Mariners' last seven games.
- J.P. Crawford has scored at least one run in each of his last six appearances with the Mariners as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Luis Castillo has recorded a win in each of his last five appearances with the Mariners as road favorites against AL opponents.
- J.P. Crawford has recorded a Double in three of his last four appearances at Target Field.
- Julio Rodriguez has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances with the Mariners as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
- Cal Raleigh ranks T7th in the league in Home Runs (8) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Minnesota Twins rank T1st in the league for walks allowed this season (85).
- The Minnesota Twins rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts this season (324).
- The Seattle Mariners rank 30th in the league for doubles this season (36).
- The Seattle Mariners rank T1st in the league for walks allowed this season (85).
Seattle Mariners vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
The Seattle Mariners are getting the benefit of the doubt because of Luis Castillo getting the ball, and he's showing flashes of his former self, especially in his last 3 starts. However, we're getting plus money with the Twins at home, a team that's lost just one game since April 22. Also, Simeon Woods Richardson has more than held his own through 14.2 innings, and he's been able to pitch well with traffic. The value is with the Twins and the plus money. I'll take it.
Randy’s Pick Minnesota Twins +105
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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