Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Betting Tips and Best Bets

Seeking their second win of the year, the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-2) are favorites (-139) on the moneyline when they take on the Minnesota Twins (1-2) Tuesday at 7:40 PM ET. Andrew Heaney will get the ball for Los Angeles while Minnesota counter with Chris Archer.

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins: Predictions, Betting Odds, Spread, Line

Computer Predictions for Dodgers vs. Twins

Our computer pick: Minnesota Twins (+119) and Under (9.5)

Dodgers vs. Twins Game Info

• Los Angeles Dodgers probable starting pitcher: Andrew Heaney
• Minnesota Twins probable starting pitcher: Chris Archer
• Game Day: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
• Game Time: 7:40 PM ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Stadium: Target Field

Los Angeles Dodgers vs Minnesota Twins Pitching Matchup

Dodgers Starter Andrew Heaney

• Heaney gets the call to start for the Dodgers, his first of the season.
• The 30-year-old southpaw pitched in relief and threw 3 2/3 innings in his last appearance on Saturday, Sept. 18 against the Cleveland Guardians.
• Over his 30 appearances last season he put together an 8-9 record and had a 5.83 ERA and a 1.319 WHIP.

Twins Starter Chris Archer

• Archer gets the nod for the Twins and will make his first start of the season.
• The 33-year-old right-hander hasn’t pitched since last season. He last appeared on Saturday, Sept. 11 against the Detroit Tigers, when he pitched 4 2/3 innings as the starter.
• He finished last season with a 4.66 ERA and a 1.345 WHIP while earning a 1-1 record.

Dodgers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Dodgers were favorites in 167 games last season and won 108 (64.7%) of those contests.
• Los Angeles had a record of 99-44, a 69.2% win rate, when favored by -139 or more by sportsbooks last season.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.2% chance of a victory for the Dodgers.
• Last season, Los Angeles and its opponents hit the over in 73 of their 171 games with a total.
• In 127 games with a spread last season, the Dodgers were 61-66-0 ATS.

Twins Betting Picks & Insights

• The Twins won in 31, or 43.1%, of the 72 contests they were named as odds-on underdogs in last year.
• Last year, Minnesota won 17 of 43 games when listed as at least +119 on the moneyline.
• The Twins have an implied victory probability of 45.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Minnesota’s games went over the total in 83 of its 157 opportunities.
• The Twins went 43-70-0 against the spread in their 113 games that had a posted line last season.

Dodgers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Freddie Freeman hit .300 a season ago with 25 doubles, two triples, 31 home runs and 85 walks.
• Trea Turner hit .328 a season ago with 195 hits.
• Max Muncy had 36 home runs and 94 runs batted in last season.
• Justin Turner hit .278 with 22 doubles, 27 home runs and 61 walks.

Twins Leaders & Batting Stats

• Jorge Polanco had 33 home runs and 98 runs batted in last season.
• Carlos Correa had a .279 batting average with 155 hits.
• Max Kepler hit .211 a season ago with 21 doubles, four triples, 19 home runs and 54 walks.
• Luis Arraez hit .294 with 17 doubles, six triples, two home runs and 43 walks.

Betting Tips for Dodgers vs. Twins

After taking a look at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Twins on the moneyline at +119. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going under the total of 9.5 runs.