Twins vs. Rangers Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 8/20/2022

The Minnesota Twins (62-55), led by Jose Miranda on a two-game home run streak, are -165 favorites on the moneyline to defeat the Texas Rangers (53-66). First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET Saturday, live from Target Field. Minnesota’s Chris Archer gets the start, and he’ll go against Texas’ Glenn Otto.

Twins vs. Rangers Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Twins vs. Rangers

Our best bet is the Rangers on the moneyline at +140 after looking at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will over the total of 8.5 runs.

Our computer pick: Texas Rangers (+140) and Over (8.5)

Twins vs. Rangers Game Info

• Minnesota Twins probable starting pitcher: Chris Archer
• Texas Rangers probable starting pitcher: Glenn Otto
• Game Day: Saturday, August 20, 2022
• Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Stadium: Target Field

Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Pitching Matchup

Twins Starter Chris Archer

• Archer (2-6 with a 4.15 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 82 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Twins, his 21st of the season.
• In his last time out on Sunday, the righty tossed four innings against the Los Angeles Angels, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
• The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.15, with 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings, in 20 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .215 batting average against him.
• So far this year, Archer has not recorded a quality start.
• Archer has put together four starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
• The opposing Rangers offense has a collective .241 batting average, and is 17th in the league with 970 total hits and 14th in MLB play with 527 runs scored. It has the 16th-ranked slugging percentage (.394) and ranks ninth in home runs (141) in all of MLB.

Rangers Starter Glenn Otto

• Otto (5-8) will take to the mound for the Rangers and make his 19th start of the season.
• The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed two hits in six innings pitched against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday.
• The 26-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 4.96, a 1.429 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.416.
• He has earned a quality start five times in 18 starts this season.
• Otto has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
• The Twins are batting .251 this season, 10th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .416 (eighth in the league) with 144 home runs.

Twins Betting Picks & Insights

• The Twins have been favorites in 69 games this season and won 44 (63.8%) of those contests.
• Minnesota has a record of 19-4 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -165 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Twins, based on the moneyline, is 62.3%.
• Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over in 55 of their 118 games with a total this season.
• The Twins are 58-60-0 against the spread in their 118 chances this season.

Rangers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rangers have come away with 34 wins in the 72 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• This season, Texas has come away with a win eight times in 22 chances when named as an underdog of at least +140 or longer on the moneyline.
• The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 41.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
• Texas and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 58 of their 120 opportunities.
• In 120 games with a line this season, the Rangers have a mark of 66-54-0 against the spread.

Twins Leaders & Batting Stats

• Luis Arraez’s .335 average leads the Twins this year. His resume also includes seven homers and driven in 39 RBI.
• Of all batters in the majors, Arraez ranks 192nd in home runs and 147th in RBI.
• Arraez has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .300 with a double, a home run, two walks and two RBI.
• Jorge Polanco has collected 55 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Polanco ranks 66th in home runs and 61st in RBI in the bigs.
• Polanco carries a two-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is hitting .222 with a double, a walk and an RBI.
• Byron Buxton has launched a team-best 28 home runs.
• Carlos Correa is batting .269 with 15 doubles, 14 home runs and 44 walks.

Rangers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Corey Seager leads the Rangers with 26 home runs.
• Seager’s home run total places him 12th in MLB, and he ranks 39th in RBI.
• Marcus Semien is batting .232 with 18 doubles, three triples, 18 home runs and 42 walks.
• Semien ranks 40th overall in home runs and 45th in RBI this season.
• Adolis Garcia has put up a team-high 74 runs batted in.
• Nate Lowe leads the Rangers with a .288 batting average.