Minnesota Twins (54-44) vs Philadelphia Phillies (63-36)
Game Info: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:40 pm (Target Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins +136 / Philadelphia Phillies -161 — Over/Under: 7.5
In this article, we will formulate a Philadelphia Phillies vs Minnesota Twins Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, July 23rd at Target Field. . To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Phillies recent form and recent player performance
-The Twins recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota
-Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and Minnesota.
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Phillies and Twins.
Twins Offense Impressed
The Twins offense really impressed on Monday, and they scored seven runs on the way to the victory. Manuel Margot and Willi Castro both drove in two RBIs. The Twins are averaging 4.87 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.44 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 18th. The Twins are dealing with a ton of injuries right now, including to Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Royce Lewis. Getting the start for the Twins will be Simeon Woods Richardson, and he sits with a 3-1 record and an ERA of 3.51. In his last start against the San Francisco Giants, he went 4.1 innings giving up seven hits and two runs.
Why the Twins Will Beat the Phillies
- The Twins have won five of their last six games as home underdogs.
- The Phillies have lost four of their last five games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in nine of the Twins’ last 10 games.
- The Phillies have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games.
Phillies Struggled On Monday
The Phillies scored two runs on Monday, and it wasn’t enough, as they gave up seven runs with the pitching. Bryce Harper has hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. The Phillies are averaging 4.9 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.83 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 3rd in the league. They have a run differential of 1.13 which is 1st in the league. Bryce Harper has hit 22 home runs and driven in 63 RBIs. Getting the start for the Phillies will be Zack Wheeler, who sits with a 10-4 record and an ERA of 2.70. In his last start against the Los Angeles Dodgers, he went five innings, giving up three hits and one run. The Phillies will face the Guardians following this series.
Why the Phillies Will Beat the Twins
- The Phillies have won four of their last five night games against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games against National League opponents following a home win.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games at Target Field following a home win.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
This game is going to be low scoring here. Woods Richardson has been solid this season, and he’s going to be good again here. Wheeler gave up only one run in his last start, and he’s going to step up again here. The Twins bats are going to be ice-cold, and they will struggle to score even two runs here. This game is going to be a pitcher’s duel, and it will stay under the total. Back the under to cash.