Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins O/U Play
Date: Wednesday, August 16th, 1:10 ET
Location: Target Field
TV: BSN
Money Line: Tigers +151/Twins -183
Total Line: 8.5
Betting Preview
Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Minnesota Twins and the Tigers on Wednesday, August 16th at Target Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.
Betting Odds
| ML | RL | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DET | +151 | +1.5 | O 8.5 (-108) |
| MIN | -183 | -1.5 | U 8.5 (-112) |
Tigers vs. Twins Projected Lineup
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | 1 | LF |
| Riley Greene | 2 | CF |
| Matt Vierling | 3 | 3B |
| Spencer Torkelson | 4 | 1B |
| Kerry Carpenter | 5 | RF |
| Zach McKinstry | 6 | SS |
| Miguel Cabrera | 7 | DH |
| Andy Ibáñez | 8 | 2B |
| Jake Rogers | 9 | C |
| Reese Olson | – | SP |
| Batting Order | Position | |
|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | 1 | 2B |
| Jorge Polanco | 2 | 3B |
| Carlos Correa | 3 | SS |
| Max Kepler | 4 | RF |
| Matt Wallner | 5 | LF |
| Ryan Jeffers | 6 | DH |
| Christian Vázquez | 7 | C |
| Joey Gallo | 8 | 1B |
| Michael A. Taylor | 9 | CF |
| Kenta Maeda | – | SP |
Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record
Detroit Tigers: 53-66 SU / OU 59-56 / Runline 62-57
Heading into their game vs. the Twins, the Tigers have a record of 53-66 and have dropped two straight games. In the AL Central, they are in 3rd place and have an overall series record of 15-20-4. At home, they have gone 26-33 and 27-33 on the road.
- The Tigers have two straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.9.
- The Tigers have been favored in 16.8% of their games and have runline records of 30-29 and 32-28 at home and on the road, respectively
- The over has hit in 51% of the Tigers’ 119 games at 59-56.
The Twins take on the Tigers in the middle of a three game winning streak and are leading the AL Central on an overall record of 63-58. So far, they are 29-34 on the road and 34-24 at home. Minnesota’s overall series record stands at 18-15-4.
- The Twins have covered the runline in three straight games and have a season-long run margin of 0.3.
- The Twins have been favored in 66.9% of their games and have runline records of 25-33 and 32-31 at home and on the road, respectively
- So far, the Twins have an over/under record of just 55-59.
Pitching Matchup
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | 13 | 10 | 60 | 2-5 | 4.45 | 1.14 | 9 |
With an overall record of 2-5, Reese Olson gets the start for Detroit. His ERA stands at 4.45 with a K/9 figure of 8.6 after making 13 appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 4.08 and an OBP of .272.
Reese Olson earned a win and a quality start in his previous game, leading his team to a 3-0 win over the Twins. He allowed zero runs and two hits across six innings.
| Pitcher | Appearances | Started | IP | Record | ERA | WHIP | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | 13 | 13 | 65 | 3-7 | 3.98 | 1.11 | 9 |
With an overall record of 3-7, Kenta Maeda gets the start for Minnesota. His ERA stands at 3.98 with a K/9 figure of 10.42 after making 13 appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 3.56 and an OBP of .272.
Maeda is coming off an outing in which the Twins lost by a score of 3-0 to the Tigers. However, Kenta Maeda did his part, finishing with a quality start. In the game, he gave up one run in six innings of action.
Tigers vs. Twins Offense Outlook
The Tigers have played 120 games this season and currently hold a 27th position in the league with an average of 3.9 runs per game. In terms of home runs, they have gone deep 115 times, putting Detroit 22nd in the league. Their batting average stands at .234, including .217 on the road and .236 at home.
Detroit Tigers Top Hitters On The Road
| Player | BA | HR | SLG | WOBA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | .242 | 13 | .468 | .329 |
| Matt Vierling | .298 | 5 | .442 | .340 |
| Javier Báez | .226 | 4 | .335 | .269 |
| Riley Greene | .262 | 5 | .419 | .331 |
| Zach McKinstry | .223 | 3 | .331 | .274 |
Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | .375 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1.083 |
| Spencer Torkelson | .312 | 5 | 3 | 2 | .750 |
| Akil Baddoo | .328 | 4 | 2 | 1 | .578 |
| Miguel Cabrera | .083 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .333 |
| Riley Greene | .375 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .438 |
The Twins have played 121 games and are currently ranked 16th in the league, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Minnesota ranks 6th in home runs, (165) and have a collective batting average of .237, including .221 on the road and .243 at home.
Minnesota Twins Top Bats
| BA | OBP | SLG | RBI | HR | SB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | .231 | .308 | .409 | 54 | 15 | 0 |
| Byron Buxton | .207 | .294 | .438 | 42 | 17 | 9 |
| Max Kepler | .239 | .302 | .464 | 46 | 19 | 0 |
Minnesota Twins Top Hitters: Last Five Games
| Player | BA | H | R | HR | SLG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | .163 | 3 | 3 | 2 | .500 |
| Joey Gallo | .250 | 4 | 2 | 2 | .625 |
| Jorge Polanco | .287 | 5 | 2 | 1 | .475 |
| Max Kepler | .308 | 4 | 3 | 1 | .733 |
| Carlos Correa | .444 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.111 |
Free MLB Pick
We had the same starters battle it out back on August 10th, with the game ending in a 3-0 win for the Tigers. Neither squad is tearing the cover off the ball, so an Under bet seems like the best way to get down on this game. Take the Under 8.5 -110.
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