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MLB Odds and Predictions
The Houston Astros (31-21) host the Minnesota Twins (27-26) on Thursday at 7:10 pm EST. Hunter Brown will get the start for the Astros vs. Louie Varland for the Twins in today’s MLB game of the day with the first pitch at 7:10 pm EST at Minute Maid Park. The Astros are listed as 100 while the Twins have 100 to win.
Astros vs Twins Spread and Betting Line
Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
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Astros | 100 | 100 | null | 100 | 100 | null | 100 | 100 |
Astros vs Twins Game Info
- The Astros probable starting pitcher: Hunter Brown
- The Twins probable starting pitcher: Louie Varland
- Game Day: May 31
- Game Time: 7:10 pm EST
- Location: Houston, TX
- Stadium: Minute Maid Park
Astros vs Twins Pitching Matchup
Astros | Twins | |
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4 | GS | 2 |
1-1 | W-L | 0-1 |
5 | ERA | 11.25 |
100 | IP | 37 |
5 | Walks | 1 |
10 | SO | 4 |
Astros’ Starting Pitcher Hunter Brown
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Brown makes the start for the Astros, his 5th of the season.
He is (1 – 1) with a 5 ERA and 10 strikeouts in 100 innings pitched. -
In his most recent outing on December 31 against Nationals
the Right handed went 28,
allowing 1 earned runs while surrendering 3 hits. - The 25-year-old has put up a 5 ERA, WHIP (1.1111) and 10 strikeouts across 4 games while allowing a batting average of [home_team_pitcher_batting_average] to opposing hitters.
- Brown enters this outing with 4 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He meets Twins offense with 247 runs while batting .233 as a squad. They have a collective 0.407 slugging percentage and have hit a total of 74 so far this season they rank null in the National League as of today.
Twins Starting Pitcher Louie Varland
- Twins’ Varland (0 – 1) will make his 3rd start of the season.
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Right’ last appearance was on December 31, when he threw
against the Nationals , giving up 5 while allowing 6. - The 26-year-old has an ERA of 11.25 ERA and 4 strikeouts to walk ratio and a WHIP of 2 in 2 games this season.
- Louie Varland has had 2 starts so far this season.
- Varland will look for the 3rd start in a row.
Twins Betting Picks & Insights
- The Athletics have come away with 37 wins in the 102 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- The Twins have scored 247 total runs in MLB. They are batting .233 for the season with 74 home runs and 234 RBIs in the league.
Astros Leaders & Batting Stats
- Yordan Alvarez is leading the Astros with 34 hits this season while batting .284 with 48 RBIs. He currently has 14 home runs and Walks with an 0.397 OBP this season.
- Jake Meyers is leading the team with 4 home runs while batting .248. In 38 games this season he has 17 hits and an 0.329 OBP this season.
- Leading the Astros in runs batted is Kyle Tucker with 3 in 38 games this season. He’s also batting .421 on the year with 2 hits and 0 home runs.
Name | GP | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
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Yordan Alvarez | 47 | .284 | 0.397 | 0.598 | 14 | 48 | 34 |
Michael Brantley | 47 | .288 | 0.37 | 0.416 | 5 | 26 | 28 |
Jeremy Peña | 51 | .243 | 0.29 | 0.431 | 8 | 26 | 28 |
Jake Meyers | 38 | .248 | 0.329 | 0.406 | 4 | 17 | 17 |
David Hensley | 21 | .130 | 0.221 | 0.182 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
Twins Leaders & Batting Stats
- Kyle Farmer is leading the Twins with 18 this season while batting .268 with 14 RBIs. He currently has 3 home runs and Walks with an 0.327 OBP this season.
- Matt Wallner is leading the team with 1 home runs while batting .207. In 11 games this season he has 2 hits and an 0.303 OBP this season.
- Leading the Twins in runs batted in this season is Matt Wallner with 3 in 11 games this season. He’s also batting .207 on the year with 2 hits and 1 home runs.
Name | GP | AVG | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
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Kyle Farmer | 23 | .268 | 0.327 | 0.381 | 3 | 14 | 18 |
Michael A. Taylor | 23 | .288 | 0.259 | 0.378 | 6 | 16 | 16 |
Carlos Correa | 23 | .243 | 0.304 | 0.381 | 6 | 24 | 15 |
Jorge Polanco | 23 | .248 | 0.327 | 0.484 | 4 | 14 | 10 |
Alex Kirilloff | 23 | .130 | 0.423 | 0.484 | 3 | 7 | 10 |