Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins Runline Bet

Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins
Date: Thursday, August 24th, 7:10 ET
Location: Target Field
TV: MLBN
Money Line: Rangers +108/Twins -130
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Minnesota Twins and the Rangers on Thursday, August 24th 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

Rangers vs. Twins Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Marcus Semien	1	2B
Corey Seager	2	SS
Nathaniel Lowe	3	1B
Adolis García	4	RF
Mitch Garver	5	DH
Jonah Heim	6	C
Travis Jankowski	7	LF
Ezequiel Duran	8	3B
Leody Taveras	9	CF
Andrew Heaney	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Donovan Solano	1	1B
Jorge Polanco	2	3B
Carlos Correa	3	SS
Kyle Farmer	4	2B
Jordan Luplow	5	LF
Ryan Jeffers	6	DH
Christian Vázquez	7	C
Michael A. Taylor	8	CF
Max Kepler	9	RF
Pablo López	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Texas Rangers: 72-54 SU / OU 61-59 / Runline 72-54
Minnesota Twins: 65-62 SU / OU 59-61 / Runline 60-67

Against the Twins, the Rangers are looking to shake a six game losing streak. Yet, their record of 72-54 is stil good for 1st in the AL West. At home, Texas has gone 42-24 and 30-30 on the road. So far, their overall series record is 24-14-2.

• The Rangers have six straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of 1.4.
• The Rangers have been favored in 67.5% of their games and have runline records of 40-26 and 32-28 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 51% of the Rangers’ 126 games at 61-59.

Against the Rangers, the Twins are looking to shake a two game losing streak. Yet, their record of 65-62 is stil good for 1st in the AL Central. At home, Minnesota has gone 36-26 and 29-36 on the road. So far, their overall series record is 19-16-5.

• The Twins have covered the runline in 47.2% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.3
• The Twins have been favored in 67.7% of their games and have runline records of 27-35 and 33-32 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Twins have an over/under record of just 59-61.

Pitching Matchup

 

For the season, Andrew Heaney has an ERA of 4.27 across 24 outings. Heading into the game, his overall record stands at 9-6. Against the Twins, he will look to extend his streak of not giving up a home-run to five games. So far, opponents have a SLG% of .429 against him and a batting average of .242.

Andrew Heaney’s most recent outing saw him face the Brewers, where he allowed three runs and seven hits in 3 2/3 innings of work. the Rangers ended up losing the game by a score of 9-8.

 

Pablo López has taken the mound 25 times this season and has a record of 9-6. López is on a four game streak of not allowing a home-run. His current slugging percentage allowed sits at .360 and he has struckout a total of 187 batters. So far, his WHIP sits at 1.10.

In his last outing, Pablo López finished with a quality start and picked up the win in a 5-1 victory over the Pirates. López gave up zero runs and six hits across six innings.

Rangers vs. Twins Offense Outlook

The Rangers are making their mark in the power department with a total of 174 home runs (5th). They are currently averaging 5.6 runs per game overall, with a collective batting average of .269. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .407 compared to .485 at home.

Texas Rangers Top Hitters vs. Righties

 

Texas Rangers Top Hitters: Last Five Games

 

The Twins are proving to be one of the best home run hitting teams in baseball this season, having hit 172 home runs (7th). Overall, they are averaging 4.4 runs per game and have a collective batting average of .239. The team’s slugging percentage is .378 on the road and .437 at home.

Minnesota Twins Team Hitting Stats

 

Minnesota Twins Top Hitters: Last Five Games

 

Free MLB Pick

Minnesota starter Pablo Lopez has been ultra-sharp in his last three starts, allowing zero runs over 19 innings pitched and only one over his last four outings. He got blown up in his only start against Texas, but has pitched okay against today’s roster, holding them to a .234 average in 64 at-bats. This is the highest number I’d generally lay, but with the Rangers’ offensive struggles, I’m going to play the run line. Take Minnesota -1.5 + 150.

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