The Minnesota Twins (70-54) travel to face off against the San Diego Padres (70-55) on Monday, August 19th. This game will be played at PETCO Park in San Diego and televised on FS1. Both the Twins and Padres are looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.
Twins vs. Padres Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Padres (-159)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
- The Padres have scored an average of 6.4 runs per game over their last 15 games.
- The Padres have won 7 out of their last 10 games.
- The Padres have a home record of 33-29, while the Twins have an away record of 34-30.
- The Padres have won 5 out of their last 6 home games.
- The Padres have scored 8 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games.
Twins vs Padres
The Padres Took The Last Game Of This Series
Ryan Jeffers had a big game at the plate for the Twins in their most recent game vs. the Rangers, going 2/3 with three RBIs and a homer. The Twins really got things going early, scoring three runs in the 1st inning, but they couldn’t hold the lead, and the Rangers scored five runs in the 7th to steal the win. Minnesota was the -108 favorite on the money line going into the game.
Pablo Lopez started for the Twins, going six innings and not giving up a run. He only had three strikeouts in the outing and got the no-decision. Jhoan Duran took the loss out of the bullpen, as the Twins allowed five runs in the top of the 7th.
Minnesota has a 70-54 record and is two games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. They have won two straight series and are 28-17 against divisional opponents this season. As underdogs, the Twins are 21-17 on the run line and 15-23 straight up.
For games with over/under lines of 7.5 runs, the Twins have a 19-14 O/U record this season. Their games with higher O/U lines have averaged 9.2 runs per game, and their overall O/U record is 63-57.
Zebby Matthews Gets The Start For The Twins
Zebby Matthews will be making his second start of the season, and it comes on the road against the San Diego Padres. In his first start, Matthews picked up the win at home against the Royals, going 5 innings and allowing 2 earned runs. He struck out 5 and gave up 1 home run.
Twins Offense Breakdown
Carlos Santana has been one of the Twins’ top power threats this season, as his 18 homers are 2nd on the team and his 55 RBIs are also the 2nd most on the team. However, he has struggled at the plate of late, hitting just .182 over his last seven games. Ryan Jeffers is the Twins’ top home run hitter this season, and his 57 RBIs are the most on the team. Jeffers is also batting just .231 for the season.
As a team, the Twins are 7th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per game. Overall, they are the league’s 7th ranked offense in terms of batting average and are 6th in slugging percentage and OPS.
The Padres Took The Last Game Of This Series
The Padres will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Rockies with a 3-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 8th inning before the Rockies scored a run in the bottom of the 8th. San Diego was the -198 favorite on the money line going into the game.
Joe Musgrove got the start for the Padres and took the loss. He only lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up just one run on three hits. However, he issued two walks and was pulled from the game. The Padres also wasted a big game from Manny Machado, who homered in the 1st inning, going 1/4.
San Diego has a 70-55 record this season, and they are currently 2nd in the NL West, three games behind the Dodgers. The Padres have won five straight games at home and have a 33-29 record at Petco Park.
On the run line, the Padres are 65-60 overall and 41-22 on the road. As underdogs, they have a 33-15 run line record. In games with Over/Under lines higher than 7.5 runs, the Padres have a 66-58 O/U record this season.
Michael King Gets The Start For The Padres
Right-hander Michael King is getting the start for the Padres today and comes into the game with a record of 10-6 and an ERA of 3.19. So far this season, he has made 23 starts, and opponents are batting .218 off King this year. In his 23 starts, King has turned in 11 quality starts and is averaging 10.71 strikeouts per nine innings. King’s last outing came against the Pirates, where he picked up the win, going six innings and not giving up a run. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts.
Padres Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Padres have been the best hitting team in the league, averaging 4.8 runs per game while batting .266 as a team. They have also been very good at avoiding strikeouts, as they have the fewest strikeouts in the league. San Diego’s team on-base percentage of .327 is 6th in the league, and they have the best slugging percentage in the league.
Jurickson Profar has been the Padres’ top power threat this season, leading the team with 19 home runs. He is also 1st on the team with 73 RBIs and has a team-best on-base percentage of .389. Over his last six games, David Peralta has gone 7/20 with two homers and four RBIs. Jackson Merrill, Manny Machado, and Profar all come into the game on three-game hitting streaks.
Twins vs Padres Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Twins vs. Padres matchup is that the Padres will pick up a 6-5 win at home. If you’re looking to place a bet on the money line, we recommend taking the Padres, as they are predicted to win and have a payout of -159.
Looking at the starting pitchers, Michael King is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which ranks him seventh among today’s starters. As for Zebby Matthews, he is projected to finish with six strikeouts, which has him ninth among starters.
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Last updated:August 19, 2024 Padres, Twins