MLB Prediction: Will the Orioles upset the Twins in Minnesota? 7/6/17
Who has the edge when the Minnesota Twins open a home series with the Baltimore Orioles tonight at 8:10PM ET? Here’s our MLB Prediction for this series opener
THE ODDS
According to the latest oddsmakers, Minnesota is favored in tonight’s game, as the Twins are getting odds of -145 to win. The Orioles are getting odds of +125 to win tonight, while the over/under total for the contest is listed at 9.5 runs. These two have met three times this year, with Minnesota getting three wins in Baltimore.
PITCHING MATCHUP
The pitching matchup tonight has Jose Berrios (7-2, 3.44 ERA) pitching for the Twins to face Dylan Bundy (8-7, 4.02) of the Orioles. Bundy has allowed at least three runs in his last five starts. On the season, Bundy has 80 strikeouts with 33 walks and a 1.24 WHIP. Berrios has struggled in recent starts as well, allowing nine runs over his last 11.1 innings. Berrios has 65 strikeouts with 19 walks on the season. His WHIP on the year is 1.07.
ORIOLES
The Orioles were just swept in Milwaukee by the Brewers, scoring just three runs in the three games. They have now list five of their last six to fall to 40-44 overall and 15-28 on the road. Baltimore is putting up 4.36 runs per game while allowing 5.35 per contest. The Orioles are led by Jonathan Schoop, who has 17 home runs and 52 RBI while hitting .296. Manny Machado has 16 home runs and 41 RBI as well.
TWINS
The Twins are coming off a series win at home over the Angels this week. Minnesota is now 43-41 overall and 18-26 at home. The Twins are scoring 4.55 runs per game this season while allowing 5.20. Minnesota is being led by Miguel Sano, who has 20 home runs and 60 RBI. Joe Mauer is adding 17 doubles and 34 RBI.
MLB PREDICTION
The Twins are a team that can go silent at the plate on any given night, but the Orioles have been struggling mightily lately. Berrios has been a great pitcher most of the season and facing the Orioles might be the push he needs to get back on track. Baltimore has been one of the worst teams on the road all year and today shouldn’t change that. Go with Berrios and the Twins at home.
MLB Prediction: Minnesota Twins -145
