On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM. Fans can expect an exciting evening under the lights.

Royals vs. Twins Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Royals MoneyLine 105. The Royals have a strong home record and a solid pitcher in Michael Wacha, who has a good ERA this season. The Twins are missing Byron Buxton, which could impact their performance.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-112). Both teams have strong pitching, with the Royals having the second-best ERA in the league. The Twins also have a good ERA, which suggests a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 17-9 this season.
• The Minnesota Twins have a division record of 9-11 this season.
• In their recent game on May 23rd, the Royals had 8 hits, but lost to the Twins 3-1.
• On May 21st, the Royals secured a win against the San Francisco Giants with a score of 8-4.
• The Twins achieved a shutout victory of 7-0 against the Milwaukee Brewers on May 17th.

Royals vs Twins Preview

The Kansas City Royals head to Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Michael Wacha will start for the Royals. He has played in 10 games this season, recording a 3-4 record with a 2.86 ERA. Wacha has pitched 56 2/3 innings and struck out 43 batters.

The Twins will counter with Zebby Matthews on the mound. Matthews has only one game under his belt this season. In that game, he pitched 3 innings and has an ERA of 12.00. Despite the tough start, Matthews struck out 5 batters, showing potential in his limited action. Both teams are looking to capitalize on their pitching matchups in this game.

Minnesota Twins: Key Players and Stats

The Minnesota Twins are having a decent season so far. Byron Buxton leads the team with 10 home runs and 33 runs. However, he is currently out with a concussion and on the 7-day injured list. Trevor Larnach and Ty France are also contributing to the team’s offense. Larnach has hit 7 home runs and scored 28 runs. France is not far behind, with 4 home runs and 26 RBIs. On the pitching side, Zebby Matthews has made one start this season. He pitched 3 innings with an ERA of 12.00. The Twins have a strong team ERA of 3.23, which ranks 3rd in the league.

Kansas City Royals: Key Players and Stats

Bobby Witt Jr. is a standout for the Royals. He has played in 52 games with a batting average of .303. Witt Jr. leads the team with 29 runs and has 28 RBIs. Maikel Garcia is another key player for Kansas City. He has a batting average of .315 over 51 games. Garcia has 5 home runs and 22 RBIs, contributing to the team’s offense. Vinnie Pasquantino is leading in home runs for the Royals. He has hit 8 home runs and has 29 RBIs. Pasquantino’s batting average is .234, but his power is evident with his team-leading home runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Royals have a good chance on the money line with their strong home record of 17-9. Michael Wacha’s solid ERA of 2.86 adds to their advantage. The Twins will miss Byron Buxton, who is out with a concussion, affecting their lineup.

The under 8.0 prediction seems likely due to both teams’ strong pitching. The Royals have the second-best ERA in the league at 3.04, and the Twins are not far behind with a 3.23 ERA. This suggests a low-scoring game, making the under a reasonable pick.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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