Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins Preview
David Festa will start for the Twins on Saturday, as they are looking to extend their two-game winning streak. The Twins are 2nd in the AL Central with a record of 69-53. The Rangers are 3rd in the AL West at 56-67 and they will be looking to end a two-game skid. Nathan Eovaldi is starting for the Rangers.
From Globe Life Field in Arlington, this game will get started at 7:05 PM ET. BSSW is carrying the game on TV, and the Rangers are the slight favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -126. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
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Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins Trends and Key Stats
- Over the course of their previous five away games, the Twins have recorded a 3-2 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
- On the other side, the Rangers have gone 2-3 (SU) and 4-1 in their previous five home contests.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Rangers have a record of 5-5 straight-up, and have gone 2-8 against the runline.
- Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Twins have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a 7-3 record vs. the runline.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Twins vs Rangers series. Minnesota went into the matchup as +106 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-3 win. Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and the Rangers could only muster two more runs in the 4th inning. As for the Twins, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 5th, and both offenses went silent after that.
Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers each homered for the Twins, while Marcus Semien went deep for the Rangers. Santana, Jeffers, and Leody Taveras each had two RBIs for their respective teams.
Simeon Woods Richardson pitched well for the Twins in this one, going five innings and striking out eight without giving up a run. He picked up a win in the game, while Jhoan Duran got the save. Andrew Heaney had a rough outing for the Rangers, taking the loss.
Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
Minnesota is 69-53 overall this season, putting them three games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Twins have gone 28-17 in divisional games this year. They have won two straight games, and this came after dropping four in a row.
At home, the Twins are 36-24 this season, and they are above .500 on the road, coming in with a mark of 33-29. As the favorite, the Twins are 55-31 this season, and they are 14-22 as the underdog. Minnesota has an overall series record of 23-13-3, which includes being up 2-0 in the current series vs. the Rangers.
The Twins have a run line record of 60-62 this season, with an average run margin of 0.6 runs per game. They have been slightly better on the run line on the road, going 33-29, compared to 27-33 at home. Their average run margin on the road is just 0.2 runs per game, compared to 0.9 runs per game at home. As the favorite, they are 41-45 on the run line, while as the underdog, they are 19-17.
The Twins are on the road in Texas tonight, where the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. Minnesota’s games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 62-56. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-19. The under has hit in their last three games.
Right-hander David Festa gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Rangers on the road. He has made five starts and six appearances this season, coming in with a record of 2-2 and an ERA of 5.21. Festa’s WHIP for the season is 1.34, and opponents are batting .241 this season. In his most recent outing, he went 3 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run, three hits, and three walks. Festa finished with a no-decision in that outing. Before that, he had won two straight starts. Per nine innings, Festa has 10.73 strikeouts and 2.93 walks.
Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers are currently tied for the team lead in home runs, with 17 and 18, respectively. However, both players have struggled at the plate, with Santana hitting just .242 and Jeffers at .226. Willi Castro has also been a solid power threat, as he is 7th on the team with 10 homers and is batting .256.
Over his last two games, Byron Buxton has gone 2/7 with two homers and three RBIs. For the season, he is batting .226 with 18 homers. Willi Castro has also gone deep twice in his last six games, but is batting just .182 in that stretch.
The Rangers are 56-67 overall, putting them 3rd in the AL West, where they trail the Astros by 10 games. So far, they have gone just 14-18 in divisional matchups. They have dropped two straight games and are losing the series vs. the Twins 0-2.
At home, the Rangers are 31-29 this season compared to 25-38 on the road. As the favorite, Texas has gone 36-29 and 20-38 as the underdog. The Rangers have dropped four straight at home, and their overall series record is 15-23-1, including losing six straight series.
When playing at home, the Texas Rangers have a run line record of 25-35. Their average run margin in all games is -0.3, but it improves to +0.5 in home games. They have a run line record of 53-70 overall, with a 28-35 mark on the road.
The Texas Rangers are at home against the Minnesota Twins today, and the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Rangers games this season is 8.8 runs, and their over/under record is 55-63. When the over/under line is set at 8.5, their record is 19-23. Overall, 33.3% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, and 32.5% have had lower lines. The under has hit in their last two games.
Nathan Eovaldi gets the start for the Rangers today and will be looking to bounce back from a rough outing vs. the Yankees. In that start, he took the loss, going three innings and giving up three earned runs, including two homers. Eovaldi has given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Before this rough patch, he had gone three straight starts without giving up a homer. Eovaldi’s ERA for the season is 3.75, along with a record of 8-6. Opponents are batting .225 vs. Eovaldi this season.
Adolis Garcia has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 8/21 in his last five games with two homers. For the season, he is 2nd on the team with 20 homers but has a batting average of just .227. Corey Seager has been the Rangers’ top run producer this season, as his 63 RBIs are the best on the team, and he also leads the club with 26 homers. Seager has also been a consistent hitter, batting .272 for the year.
As a team, the Rangers are averaging 4.3 runs per game and have been a better offensive team on the road this season. Overall, they are 15th in home runs and have the 15th best team batting average in the league. Texas comes into the game with a team batting average of .239, which is 15th in the MLB.
Our predictions have the Rangers coming out on top in a high-scoring game against the Twins. The money line for the Rangers is at -126, and with our predicted final score being 6-5 in favor of the Rangers, you could also look to take the over, as the line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Nathan Eovaldi finishing with six strikeouts, which would have him finishing 13th among starters. As for David Festa, he is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is the fifth lowest among starters.
Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins Betting Tips
- Take the Rangers on the moneyline
- On the run line we like the Twins (+1.5)
- Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over
Texas Rangers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | Out | Shoulder |
| Jacob deGrom | Out | Elbow |
| Nathan Eovaldi | Probable | Side |
| Jon Gray | Out | Groin |
| Josh Sborz | Out | Shoulder |
| Cole Winn | Out | Shoulder |
| Evan Carter | Out | Back |
| Carson Coleman | Out | Elbow |
| Jacob Latz | Out | Forearm |
Minnesota Twins Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeSclafani | Out | Elbow |
| Carlos Correa | Out | Heel |
| Byron Buxton | Out | Hip |
| Alex Kirilloff | Out | Back |
| Chris Paddack | Out | Forearm |
| Brock Stewart | Out | Undisclosed |
| Justin Topa | Out | Knee |
| Joe Ryan | Out | Teres Major |
| Daniel Duarte | Out | Elbow |
| Kody Funderburk | Out | Oblique |
| Brooks Lee | Out | Bicep |
