Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Prediction MLB Picks 8/16/24

Texas Rangers (55-65) vs Minnesota Twins (67-53)

Game Info: Friday, August 16, 2024 at 8:05 pm (Globe Life Field)

Andrew Heaney (4-12) (4.05) vs Simeon Woods Richardson (3-3) (3.78)

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In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 16th, at Globe Life Field. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Twins recent form and recent player performance

-The Rangers recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Texas

-Recent betting trends in games played between Minnesota and Texas.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Twins and Rangers.

Twins Picked up Key Win

The Twins picked up a key win on Thursday, and they continue to be right in the thick of things in the Wild Card race. On Thursday against the Rangers, the Twins had a big game from Bailey Ober, and they scored three runs, which was just enough to secure the win. Kyle Farmer hit an inside-the-park home run, which was later changed to just a hit because of an error, but the result was the same: a run was scored. The Twins are averaging 4.9 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.35 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 16th. They have a run differential of 0.55 which is 10th in the league. Byron Buxton has been placed on the injured list, and it’s unclear when he will be back. Getting the start for the Twins will be Simeon Woods Richardson, who sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 3.78. In his last start against the Cleveland Guardians, he went seven innings, giving up four hits and two runs.

Rangers Offense Continues to be a Problem

The Rangers' offense on Thursday only scored two runs and that led to a defeat. In this game, the Rangers' offense needs to be better earlier in the game to put the pressure on. The Rangers are averaging 4.28 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.54 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 19th. Corey Seager has hit 26 home runs and driven in 63 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Andrew Heaney, who sits with a 4-12 record and an ERA of 4.05. In his last start against the New York Yankees, he went 4.2 innings, giving up five hits and four runs.

Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Prediction

Give me the Twins in this game. Simeon Woods Richardson hasn’t gotten a ton of attention this season, but he has played well, and he’s going to be strong again here. Heaney in his last start gave up four hits and five runs, and he’s going to be blown up here by the Twins offense. The Rangers aren’t going to be keeping up, and this game is going to be a comfortable victory. Back the Twins on the money line.