Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros 5/29/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Minnesota Twins will go against the Houston Astros in MLB action in Minute Maid Park, TX, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 4:10 PM ET. The Twins won two of their previous three games after playing well over the weekend.
With a victory over the Astros, they would take the series lead and pick up their third victory in the previous four games. Minnesota scores 4.62 runs per game on average. They are 22nd in on-base percentage (.313) and 15th in slugging percentage (.410). The Minnesota Twins rank first in the AL Center.
Byron Buxton is the Twins’ batting leader with a .230 batting average. Trevor Larnach tops the club with 27 RBI, while Joey Gallo is the team leader with 11 home runs. The club of Minnesota had strong pitching, only allowing 3.75 runs per game.
The Twins’ opponents’ league-best batting average against them is .226. Their 1.19 WHIP is third, and their 3.46 ERA is second. In his most recent start, Gray lost against San Francisco 4-3 after allowing six hits and two runs throughout five innings.
The relievers for the Twins appeared on the mound in 54 save opportunities and earned a save percentage of 52.2%. This season, the relief pitchers had 46 baserunners inherited, and 30.4% of those runners reached first base.
Pitchers in the Twins bullpen entered games 37 times with runners on base and made 57 outings in high-leverage situations. This season, the Twins used 156 different relief pitchers. The relievers’ 31 holds this year rank seventh in the league. They made 12 saves this season and failed on 11 of their 23 save opportunities.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last eight matches.
- The Minnesota Twins are 2-5 SU in their previous seven games.
- The Minnesota Twins are 2-7 SU in their last nine matches against Houston.
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Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros Predictions 5/29/2023
The Astros won 10 of their previous 12 games and were on a tear lately. They will strive to maintain the trend by defeating the Twins, marking their 11th victory in the last 13 games and sixth straight triumph at home.
Houston scores 4.39 runs per game on average. Their batting average of .244 ranks them 18th in the league. They are 21st in on-base percentage (.314) and 27th in slugging percentage (.380). The Houston Astros rank second in the AL West.
Yordan Alvarez tops the club with 12 home runs and 46 RBI, while Mauricio Dubon has the team’s highest batting average (.290). The club from Houston had strong pitching, only allowing 3.53 runs per game.
The Astros are seventh in the league with a .233 opponent batting average. Their 1.17 WHIP is second in the league, while their 3.20 ERA is first. France lost to Milwaukee 6-0 in his most recent start after allowing five hits and two runs over 5.2 innings of work.
In 20 save opportunities, Houston used bullpen pitchers, and they recorded 15 saves. They used 157 bullpen pitchers this season, ranking third in baseball with a save percentage of 75.0%.
Their relievers entered the field 24 times with runners on base and 42 times in high-leverage situations. Out of 42 inherited base runners, Houston relievers scored on 26.2% of them. The Astros currently have 24 holds and five missed saves out of 45 save opportunities.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last nine matches.
- The Houston Astros are 11-2 SU in their last 13 games.
- The Houston Astros are 6-0 SU in their last six matches at home.
Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros. The MLB pick for this game is the Houston Astros. The Twins won two of their previous three contests, but six of their last eight road contests ended in losses. Although they boast one of the league’s best offenses, they struggled recently on the road, scoring just 12 runs in their last three games.
Because they had trouble against right-handers and France pitched well for the Astros, allowing only eight earned runs in four starts, their offensive problems will likely continue in this game. The Astros won’t have any issue containing Minnesota’s offense since Houston has the fourth-best bullpen in the league.
The Astros triumphed in 10 of their last 12 contests, including six straight at home. In their last six home games, they scored 30 runs thanks to solid offensive play. The Astros will likely play well offensively in this game despite Gray’s excellent performance on the mound for the Twins this season.
The Astros have a solid right-handed pitching rotation and had a lot of success against Gray, who gave up ten runs in his last three road starts against the Astros. Because of their previous struggles, Minnesota’s bullpen will find it challenging to contain the hot Astros in this game.
Houston should cover the money line. The Houston Astros will win to a predicted score of 7-3.
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Minnesota Twins vs Houston Astros 5/29/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Minute Maid Park, TX
Date: Sunday, May 28, 2023
TV: AT&T SportsNet Southwest
MLB Odds: Houston Astros -125
MLB Totals: 8.5