The Kansas City Royals (65-54) travel to face off against the Minnesota Twins (66-52) on Tuesday, August 13th. This game will be played at Target Field in Minneapolis and televised on BSN. The Twins are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Royals are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Twins. First pitch is set for 6:40 CT.
Royals vs. Twins Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Twins (-109)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- Twins have won 4 out of their last 5 home games.
- Twins have scored an average of 6.5 runs per game in their last 4 home games.
- Twins have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, compared to the Royals’ 5-5 record.
- Twins have a better home record (35-23) compared to the Royals’ away record (27-29).
- Twins have won 3 out of 4 head-to-head games against the Royals this season.
Royals vs Twins
Thanks to a six-run 2nd inning for the Twins’ offense, they cruised to an easy 8-3 win over the Royals in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Twins were favored at -163 on the money line.
The starting pitching matchup for this game featured Brady Singer for the Royals, and he went just five innings while giving up six runs and took the loss. Pablo Lopez put together a good outing for the Twins, getting the win after going six innings and giving up two earned runs.
Minnesota got a huge performance from Royce Lewis, as he went 2/4 with a home run and two RBIs. Lewis was one of three Twins hitters to have a multi-hit game, joining Willi Castro and Max Kepler.
Kansas City is 5 games behind Cleveland in the AL Central and trail the Twins by 1.5 games for the second spot. The Royals are 65-54 overall and have a 38-25 home record compared to 27-29 on the road. Their average run margin for the season is +0.8 runs per game.
This season, the Royals have a 66-53 run line record, including a 36-27 mark at home and 30-26 on the road. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 54-62. The over has hit in their last six games, and when the total is 8.5, they have gone over 13 times and under 21 times.
Seth Lugo Gets The Start For The Royals
Seth Lugo gets the start for the Royals today as he faces the Twins on the road. He has made 24 starts this season and has a record of 13-6 with a 2.72 ERA. Lugo’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.05, and opponents are batting .217 off him this year. In his 24 appearances, Lugo has turned in 17 quality starts and is coming off a rough outing vs. the Red Sox, where he gave up four earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts.
Royals Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Royals are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 9th in the league. They have been even better at home, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .254, which is 7th in the league. Kansas City has been one of the best teams at avoiding strikeouts, but they are near the bottom of the league in walks. Bobby Witt Jr. has been one of the best hitters in the league this season, batting .347 with 23 homers and 88 RBIs.
Witt Jr. has been on a tear of late, going 14/42 in his last 10 games with four homers and 12 RBIs. Salvador Perez has also been swinging a hot bat, as he is on a six-game hitting streak and has gone deep 21 times this season.
Minnesota’s overall series record is 21-13-3 this season, and they have an average scoring margin of +0.5 runs per game against the run line. The Twins are 53-31 as the favorite straight up, and their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game, resulting in a 61-53 over/under record.
The Twins are 3.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead, with a 66-52 overall record. They have a 27-16 record against other AL Central teams and are coming off a win over the Royals, entering the game with a 6-4 record in their last ten games.
Zebby Matthews Gets The Start For The Twins
For today’s game against the Royals, the Twins will rely on Zebby Matthews to set the tone. It’s his debut for the season and he’s looking to put together a strong start in his debut.
Twins Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Twins are 6th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .252, which is 9th in the league, and have the 6th best slugging percentage in the league. Minnesota also has the 6th best OPS in the league.
Ryan Jeffers has been the Twins’ top power threat this season, as he has 17 homers, and his 53 RBIs are the best on the team. Byron Buxton has also been a big power threat, as he has 16 homers and is batting .275. Willi Castro comes into the game with a five-game hitting streak.
Royals vs Twins Prediction
With the Twins at home and a money line of -109, this is a great value pick. We have the Twins winning this one 6-5, and with the payout being better than a lot of other bets, we recommend sticking with the Twins on the money line.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Seth Lugo is projected to go just three innings, and we have him picking up the loss. Lugo is also projected to give up six hits, which is one of the worst among today’s starters.
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Last updated:August 13, 2024 Royals, Twins