MLB Predictions: Will the Twins be able to top the Brewers again? 8/8/17
Will the Minnesota Twins grab another win at home over the Milwaukee Brewers when they meet tonight at 8:10PM ET? Here’s our MLB Predictions for this interleague game.
THE ODDS
According to the latest oddsmakers, the Twins are favored at home, as they are getting odds of -115 to win, while the Brewers are listed with a money line of -105 to win. The over/under total for the game is listed at 9.5 runs.
PITCHING MATCHUP
The pitching matchup tonight has Matt Garza (5-5, 3.68 ERA) on the mound for Milwaukee to face Adalberto Mejia (4-5, 4.30) of the Twins. Garza has been on a nice run lately, allowing just four earned runs total over his last four starts. He has 60 strikeouts this season with 27 walks and a 1.25 WHIP. Mejia is coming off a 4-run, 4-inning outing against the Rangers last week. He has allowed multiple runs in five of his last six starts. Mejia has 71 strikeouts this season with 39 walks and a 1.53 WHIP.
RECORDS
Minnesota opened this series on Monday with a 5-4 win at home. The Twins are now 54-56 overall and 26-33 at home this year while the Brewers are 59-55 overall and 28-28 on the road.
MONDAY’S RECAP
Monday’s game saw the Brewers let a 4-1 lead get away from them. Oliver Drake allowed a pair of runs in his relief appearance to lead the to the loss. Ervin Santana gave up just two earned runs in six innings for the Twins, but didn’t factor in the decision. Jorge Polanco had four hits and two RBI to lead the Twins in the win. Keon Broxton had a home run and a pair of RBI for the Brewers.
MLB PREDICTIONS
Minnesota had a nice rally on Monday night to get the win, but I am not sure they will be able to rally again today. I see the Twins falling behind once again, as Garza has been allowing few runs and should be able to handle this lineup. Mejia hasn’t been bad, but has been giving up runs more consistently. The Twins aren’t going to be able to dig themselves out of the hole today, as I see Garza getting deep into this game.
MLB Predictions – Milwaukee Brewers -105
