With the MLB season nearing its end, the intensity level keeps ramping up. This can be said of the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox on Friday. The match is going to take place at Fenway Park, and the first pitch will be at 7:10 PM ET. If you are looking for some good options to watch this interesting matchup, the game will take place on BSN and ESPN channels, as well as through platforms like MLB.TV and will promote exclusive top insights of both teams.
Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024, at 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Fenway Park |
| Watch: | BSN, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Twins odds: | -128 Moneyline |
| Red Sox odds: | +108 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 9 |
Minnesota Twins (80-73) vs. Boston Red Sox (76-77)
The Minnesota Twins enter this contest with a slight upper hand in the overall standings but have shown signs of inconsistency recently. Their last five games provide a snapshot of their current form, losing three of those, including a tight 2-3 loss against Cleveland on September 19, 2024. Despite a commendable effort throughout the season, their road games paint a grim picture with a record of 1-6 in their last 7 away games.
| Minnesota Twins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | CLE | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 18, 2024 | CLE | 4-5 | Lose |
| Sep 17, 2024 | CLE | 4-1 | Win |
| Sep 16, 2024 | CLE | 3-4 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | CIN | 9-2 | Win |
On the opposite side, the Boston Red Sox have had their own share of troubles but show a slightly better form at home. Like the Twins, they also carry a mixed bag of results into this game, securing a win in their last game against Tampa Bay but losing three of their last five matchups. Their home stats show a trend towards low-scoring games, with the total going UNDER in 7 of their last 9 at Fenway Park.
| Boston Red Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | TB | 2-1 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | TB | 3-8 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | NYY | 2-5 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | NYY | 7-1 | Win |
| Sep 13, 2024 | NYY | 4-5 | Lose |
David Festa (2-6, 5.07 ERA) vs. Richard Fitts (0-0, 0 ERA)
David Festa, who happens to be the pitcher for the Twins, has not performed well this season and it is evident from his 5.07 ERA in 55 innings pitched. Although he has a 5.07 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, this is not suggesting a season where things have gone right, in fact, he has allowed 9 home runs. He is expected to maintain the level of performance that is required in the game where the Twins must defend their position and have to bolster their performance on the road.
On the opposite end, Richard Fitts of the Boston Red Sox offers an interesting twist. Even though he has pitched a total of 10.2 innings, at a zero earned run average, a low usage means that there is volatility. Looks good but the time spent on the mount makes one wonder if he would be able to endure and perform against a powerful hitting Minnesota or any other team for that matter.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -128, Total Odds: 9
The odds indicate that the match will be highly contested, with the Twins having the edge over their opponents. The total looks set at 9, with both teams having a habit of going over this total when playing against each other, more so at Fenway Park, hinting towards a possibly offensive battle.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Twins’ recent form shows a team that has really struggled with consistency especially away from home. In terms of batting average and on-base percentages, they are modest, typically though better than normal which portrays that they can make connections but scoring during pivotal moments has been quite troublesome.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
The Boston Red Sox won the last game but still did not look impressive at home, as their performance and betting patterns imply. They are able to execute well even when under pressure, particularly when it comes to playing within the confines of a low scoring affair which is an important attribute to have in close games.
Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox 9/20/24 Betting Picks
Looking at current form and historical performances, it seems that the Twins may register a win, unless there is something worthwhile betting against the spread, which could be the total over, considering the scoring record they have recently against each other. Given the unknowns, such as Fitts’ short appearances and Festa’s incurring problems, bettors should be careful with the starting pitchers.
For those who wish to make wagers, looking at prop bets on how well players perform, imaging hitters that really make a good chance of hitting home runs off of Festa’s weak pitching could offer a nice payout. Taking a bet that the total score for both sides will go over looks good, thus making it one of the best free MLB tips for this opposing team.