On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Los Angeles Angels (59-84) have a game against the Minnesota Twins (76-67) in one of the most unusual games of the season in terms of the contrast of teams. The game is to be played at Target Field at 7:40 PM ET. The match in the late season stretch is an interesting one which makes the rest of the season more exciting. Our MLB daily free picks include this match, where standings and game details predict match outcomes.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins 9/9/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Target Field |
| Watch: | BSW, BSNO, FS1, MLB.TV |
| Angels odds: | +160 |
| Twins odds: | -192 |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Los Angeles Angels (59-84) vs. Minnesota Twins (76-67)
With 59-84 as their record, the Los Angeles Angels have begun to lose the plot towards the race end. The recent games played by the team clearly illustrate their recent form hardships as they lost three games out of the five they played. Cone facing Texas and LA Dodgers, the Angels won against Texas 5-1 but lost the soft Texas 4-6 and hard but again soft Texas 4-7. These games further illustrate the complications within the team, for their batting average is a paltry 228 and the team’s on-base percentage of 300, they have not been so encouraging.
| Los Angeles Angels Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | TEX | 4-7 | L |
| Sep 7, 2024 | TEX | 4-6 | L |
| Sep 6, 2024 | TEX | 5-1 | W |
| Sep 5, 2024 | LAD | 1-3 | L |
| Sep 4, 2024 | LAD | 10-1 | W |
In contrast, the Minnesota Twins, a commendably performing team with a record of 76-67, have endured their share of hardships. In their most recent stretch of last five games, the team has not had much play time, losing to Kansas City and Tampa Bay in three of those games. Despite this, the Twins have a healthier overall season with a .249 batting average and an improved slugging percentage of .421. It comes as a surprise that the last two games of Royals, 0-2 and 2-4, have become much more disappointing than the previous solid season of the team.
| Minnesota Twins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | KC | 0-2 | L |
| Sep 7, 2024 | KC | 2-4 | L |
| Sep 6, 2024 | KC | 0-5 | L |
| Sep 5, 2024 | TB | 4-3 | W |
| Sep 4, 2024 | TB | 4-9 | L |
Reid Detmers (3-6, 5.87 ERA) vs. David Festa (2-5, 4.75 ERA)
When Reid Detmers of the Angels prepares for this matchup, he bundles up his 5.87 E.R.A and WHIP of 1.42, which tells of how bad he has been in the mound this season. In Detmers’ seventy-eight 69 innings of baseball, he has given up 10 home runs and 69 hits, showing the need for better control and pitch selection. Such a performance may prove key in this particular game where he will bear the brunt of the massed Twins’ hitters.
The Twins’ David Festa, who bears a 4.75 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP, is certainly not a star in this game; however, he is somewhat steady. Over the course of 47.1 innings, with 58 strikeouts and 44 surrendered hits, his stats do pull one towards the end of a pitcher who is good under pressure but still has some leeway. Festa, on the other hand, will have to…tools of the Angels, who have shaky but impactful offense when not expected.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -192, Total Odds: 8.5
The present odds on betting markets sees the Twins as the underdogs at -192 moneyline, due to better overall season performance, although their most recent has been below par. The present line in total is 8.5, which indicates that the bookies expect the game to have a quite high score, especially looking at how both teams tend to go over their respective run lines in recent head-head encounters.
Los Angeles Angels Betting Trends
Even the latest trends don’t bide well for the Angels, who are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games. It is worse on the road where they have won a mere two games in the last twelve attempts. These trends should be taken seriously by the bettors who cannot be misled as this is a team which is having a difficult time finding its groove, especially against teams in the division.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The trends for the Twins show a mixture of betting outcomes, as they have a 1-5 record in the last six games, so some bettors have received something of a mixed bag. Nonetheless, a look at how the Twins have fared at home to the Angels in the past would reveal that the total has gone OVER in 4 of the last 5 matches, meaning a more exciting encounter may be expected at Target Field than usual.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Minnesota Twins 9/9/24 Betting Picks
Considering the stats and form of both teams, it seems the Twins are a better bet, even though they have not been able to win recently. The fact that the Angels have a poor record away from home as well as having had a rough season, will make one cautious to stick their neck out. As for the over/under and prop bets, it will help to look at the high-scoring games these two teams have played in Target Fields whenever they meet.
For sports fans whose passion is finding winning game-line parlays, be aware of any rotation shifts such as the pitching ones and or changes in batting orders which could make the bullpens of benefit. As always, watch out for top exclusive handicappers to have a better understanding of the games, including more predictions on the game day.