The Twins and Angels are preparing for their second game against each other, with this one being an even more precarious situation as the Angels will be looking to secure their victory in this three-game match. You can tune in on Saturday at 10:07 ET on MLB Network to watch the Minnesota Twins (24-21) and Los Angeles Angels (24-22) grace the field of Angel Stadium in what is sure to be an exciting game of baseball.
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In terms of season series, the Angels are currently ahead with a lead of 1-0. On Friday, the Twins lost 5-4 as -139 road favorites. As of right now, the Angels currently have a 3-0 lead through the 5th inning before the Twins crawled back to take a 4-3 lead in the top of the 7th. Los Angeles took the lead again in the bottom half with a fantastic RBI from RF Hunter Renfroe.
The Twins are currently sitting at 2-3 in their last five overall and a mediocre 10-13 on the road this season. Contrarily, the Angels are enjoying back-to-back wins and are 3-2 in their last 5 games with an 11-9 home record. Given these stats, it seems that the Angels have an edge in this series.
Let’s take a moment to examine the projected starters for this game. The Twins will be starting RHP Louie Varland, who boasts an impressive 1-0 record and 4.30 ERA. Through 23 IP, he has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9, and 10.6 K/9. He is also coming fresh off a 16-3 home win Sunday vs. Chicago Cubs, in which he pitched 6 1/3 IP, allowed 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, and accrued 7 K’s. In his one career game against Los Angeles, he pitched 5 2/3 IP, allowed 3 ER, 7 H, 2 HR, 1 BB, and garnered 3 K’s.
On the other side of the diamond, LHP Patrick Sandoval will be starting for the Angels. He has a 3-2 record and 3.22 ERA, with a 1.16 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9, and 6.2 K/9 through 44 2/3 IP. In his last outing, he pitched 7 2/3 IP, allowing 2 ER, 5 H, and 1 BB, and accruing 5 K’s in a 4-3 road loss Sunday vs. Cleveland Guardians. Throughout his career against Minnesota, he has a 1-1 record with a 1.98 ERA (13 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 6 H, 1 HR, 5 BB, and 17 K across 2 starts.
Looking at the odds provided by the BetMGM Sportsbook via the USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list, there are several betting opportunities you should consider. Moneyline (ML) is providing Twins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) or Angels -130 (bet $130 to win $100). Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) has Twins +1.5 (-185) or Angels -1.5 (+150). Over/Under (O/U) is currently set at 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100).
As far as predictions go, we are expecting the Angels to take the victory with a score of 6 to 3, although we would advise a Moneyline lean on the Angels (-130) to be played with caution. We recommend that you pass on Twins +1.5 (-185) and instead opt to bet on the money line or O/U.
Given the Over/Under, betting Over 8.5 (-120) would be a wise decision, considering the Over is 7-0 in the last 7 Saturday games for Los Angeles and 4-0-1 during Sandoval’s last 5 starts during game 2 of a series. Similarly, the Over is 6-1 in the last 7 games for Minnesota overall and on grass. Additionally, the Over is also 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.
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As you prepare to tune into this game, let’s remember that the Twins and Angels have an extensive and rich history that includes many unforgettable moments and players. The Twins have been around since 1894, and the Angels were founded in 1961. Their rivalry has spanned many decades and has been the source of endless entertainment for baseball fans everywhere.
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