Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 3, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 3, 2025 ,

MLB Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins Prediction 4/3

The Houston Astros will visit the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Thursday, April 03, 2025. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM and will take place at night. As the regular season begins, both teams will look to build on their spring training performances and last year’s stats to start strong.

Astros vs. Twins Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Astros MoneyLine: 106. The Astros have a strong pitching performance with a 3.33 ERA and the best batting average against in the league. Their pitching might give them an edge over the Twins.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (102). Both teams have struggled with hitting, as shown by their low batting averages this season. This could lead to a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Houston Astros have a regular season record of 2-4, with all games played at home.
  • The Minnesota Twins also have a regular season record of 2-4, but they have played all their games on the road.
  • In a recent spring training game, the Astros lost to the San Francisco Giants 6-3, with Framber Valdez allowing 5 earned runs.
  • During spring training, the Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-3, with Harrison Bader hitting a home run and driving in 3 runs.
  • The Twins have a division record of 2-1 in the AL Central this season.

Astros vs Twins Preview

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins are set for an exciting game at Target Field. Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros. In his recent outing against the Mets, Brown pitched six innings and recorded seven strikeouts. His ERA stands at 3.00 after one regular season game.

Joe Ryan will start for the Twins. In his last game against the Cardinals, Ryan pitched five innings, allowing just one earned run. His ERA is 1.80 for the season. Both teams aim to leverage their starting pitchers’ performances to secure a win in this early season matchup.

Twins Aim to Improve Early Season Performance

The Minnesota Twins are looking to find their rhythm in the early part of the season. Harrison Bader has been a key player with a .250 batting average and three home runs. Willi Castro and Byron Buxton are also contributing, but their batting averages are not high. Joe Ryan is set to pitch for the Twins in the upcoming game. In his last outing against the Cardinals, he allowed only one earned run over five innings. His spring training record shows promise with a 2-1 record and 18 strikeouts. The Twins’ team stats show room for improvement. Their batting average is .184, ranking 25th in the league. The team has a 5.40 ERA, placing them 27th, but they have managed to avoid blown saves so far.

Astros Look to Build on Strong Pitching

The Houston Astros are off to a start with their bats needing improvement. Jose Altuve stands out with a .391 batting average and one home run. Jeremy Peña and Isaac Paredes have struggled, with batting averages of .105 and .150, respectively. Pitcher Hunter Brown will be on the mound for the Astros. In his recent game against the Mets, he pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs. His spring training showed mixed results with a 5.25 ERA over 12 innings. The Astros’ pitching staff has been solid this season. They have a team ERA of 3.33, ranking ninth in the league. Their opponents’ batting average is .166, the best in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Astros’ MoneyLine pick at 106 is supported by their strong pitching stats. They have a 3.33 ERA and lead the league with the lowest batting average against at .166. Hunter Brown’s recent performance, with a 3.00 ERA over six innings, adds confidence to their pitching strength.

For the Over/Under prediction, taking the Under at 7.0 (102) seems wise. Both teams have struggled with hitting, as seen in their low batting averages this season. The Astros are hitting .178, while the Twins are at .184, suggesting a low-scoring game is likely.

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