Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Washington Nationals and the Minnesota Twins have averaged a combined 13.3 runs per game over their last three meetings. Caesars Sportsbook set the total for Thursday’s series finale at 9.0 runs, which makes the OVER an enticing option at -110.
Momentum: The Washington Nationals improved to 17-20 after winning two of their last three games, including a 15-2 blowout over the Minnesota Twins in Game 2. The Twins’ two-game winning streak ended with Wednesday’s loss, but Caesars Sportsbook still views them as slight road favorites, listing them at +150 on a 1.5-run handicap.
The Matchup: The Nationals and the Twins are 5-5 in their last 10 meetings, but Washington has taken 3 wins of their last 4 head-to-heads. It has been high-scoring battles in the recent meetings between these teams, as Minnesota and Washington have combined for 13.3 runs per game across these meetings.
Starting Pitchers: Twins RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (0-5, 6.49 ERA) vs. Nationals RHP Jake Irvin (1-4, 4.93 ERA).
Woods Richardson has given up 4 earned runs in back-to-back starts against Tampa Bay and Toronto, causing his ERA over his last five mound appearances to jump to 8.61. Jake Irvin’s last start saw him surrender 3 earned runs over 5 innings in a 6-1 loss to Milwaukee. Irvin averages two earned runs in two career starts against Minnesota.
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Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins Form
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0.464 | 84 | 39 | 45 |
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Washington Nationals against Minnesota Twins : Head to Head (H2H)
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Washington Nationals - Minnesota Twins Key Points
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota.
- The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 20 games against an opponent in the American League Central Division
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Our Washington Nationals vs Minnesota Twins Prediction
Game 3 is gearing up to be another high-scoring contest, making the Over 9.0 runs a hot pick for this particular matchup.
Again, these teams have averaged a combined 13.3 runs per game over their last three meeting. The projected starting pitchers for Game 3 have posted underwhelming ERAs, while their bullpens are churning out mediocre to flat-out ugly numbers this season. Over the last five games, Washington firemen have commanded a 3.18 ERA, whereas Minnesota relief pitchers have registered a 9.00 ERA.
Taking Minnesota to cover -1.5 runs would be a rewarding play because of its +150 price. However, Washington’s dominance in the recent head-to-heads makes it a high-risk, high-reward action. On the other hand, scoring more than 9 runs looks more doable for both teams, taking into account their past high-scoring games and the dreadful state of their pitching rotations.
Our betting prediction for the Minnesota Twins vs. the Washington Nationals: Over 9.0 runs.
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