Minnesota Twins (72-61) vs Toronto Blue Jays (64-70)
Game Info: Friday, August 30, 2024 at 8:10 pm (Target Field)
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins -172 / Toronto Blue Jays +146 — Over/Under: 8
In this article, we will formulate a Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 30th, at Target Field. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Blue Jays recent form and recent player performance
-The Twins recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Toronto
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota
-Recent betting trends in games played between Toronto and Minnesota
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Blue Jays and Twins.
Twins Are Suddenly Struggling
The Twins are suddenly struggling and they have lost four games in a row including a series sweep against the Atlanta Braves. In the last game, the offense only scored one run and that led to the defeat. David Festa actually did have a strong start going six innings giving up two hits and two runs. The Twins are averaging 4.86 runs while their defense is giving up 4.38 runs per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the pitching is ranked 16th. Ryan Jeffers has hit 20 home runs and driven in 59 RBIs so far this season.
Getting the start for the Twins will be Pablo Lopez who sits with a 12-8 record and an ERA of 4.26. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went seven innings giving up four hits and zero runs. Two starts ago against the Texas Rangers, he went six innings giving up six hits and zero runs.
Why the Twins Will Beat the Blue Jays
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last six road games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Twins have won each of their last six night games against the Blue Jays following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Twins have covered the run line in each of their last six night games against the Blue Jays following a loss.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Blue Jays Pitching Dominated
The Blue Jays pitching dominated on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. Bowden Francis was impressive going seven innings giving up one hit and zero runs. The offense only managed two runs but it was enough. The Blue Jays are averaging 4.2 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.69 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit 27 home runs and driven in 87 RBIs so far this season.
Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Kevin Gausman, who sits with a 12-9 record and an ERA of 4.10. In his last start against the Los Angeles Angels, he went seven innings giving up two hits and one run.
Why the Blue Jays Will Beat the Twins
- The Twins have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Blue Jays have won five of their last seven games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Twins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 home games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
- The road team has covered the run line in six of the Twins’ last seven games.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
This game is going to be lower scoring. Lopez has given up zero runs over his last 13 innings and that success is going to continue here. The Twins offense is going to really struggle to get going against Gausman. Gausman gave up one run in his last start and that success is going to continue here. There won’t be more than five runs scored here. Back the under to cash here with ease. This is one of the top plays on the board.