As the MLB season progresses, the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins are crucial encounters for both teams with respect to playoff contention. This game, which is going to be played at Target Field on a Sunday, is sure to be an exciting one. Considering their current form and the history of this fixture, this is not just another league game, there are more importantly, playoff stakes attached to this game. Moving on to the section of the MLB free expert prediction, let us provide a recap of what we can expect here.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins 9/29/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 3:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Target Field |
| Watch: | ESP+, MASN2, MLB.TV |
| Orioles odds: | +144 Moneyline |
| Twins odds: | -169 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Baltimore Orioles (90-71) vs. Minnesota Twins (82-79)
The Orioles have been displaying robust gameplay, evident from their formidable 90-71 record. Their recent outings have been impressive, with the team securing victories in 4 of their last 5 games, a streak highlighted by commanding performances against both the Twins and the Yankees. Their recent triumph over Minnesota was particularly noteworthy, where they clinched a 9-2 victory, underscoring their dominance.
| Baltimore Orioles Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 28, 2024 | MIN | 9-2 | Win |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MIN | 7-2 | Win |
| Sep 26, 2024 | NYY | 1-10 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | NYY | 9-7 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | NYY | 5-3 | Win |
Conversely, the Twins have been struggling with consistency, losing four of their last five games. Their recent losses to the Orioles and Marlins have exposed some weaknesses in both their bullpen and lineup. Despite a victory against the Marlins on September 25th with a score of 8-3, their overall performance has raised concerns about their ability to compete under pressure.
| Minnesota Twins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 28, 2024 | BAL | 2-9 | Lose |
| Sep 27, 2024 | BAL | 2-7 | Lose |
| Sep 26, 2024 | MIA | 6-8 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | MIA | 8-3 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | MIA | 1-4 | Lose |
Albert Suarez (8-7, 3.74 ERA) vs. Bailey Ober (12-8, 3.94 ERA)
Albert Suarez, the starting pitcher for the Orioles this season, has performed consistently all season long, registering a 3.74 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Suarez has outstripped batters with 104 over 127.2 innings pitched, and that bodes well for him if the Orioles are to continue in good flow. He will have to give the much-required home runs that he has surrendered to 15 over the season which will help contain the blood thirsty Twins desk.
Bailey Ober for the Twins presents a mixed bag with a slightly higher ERA of 3.94 but an impressive WHIP of 1.00, indicating his ability to keep baserunners to a minimum. Over 173.2 innings pitched, Ober has a considerably higher strikeout Walsh of 187 implying that he has the ability to outstrain batters to the maximum. However, this season alone, he has surrendered 26 home runs which could work against him considering how considerably the Orioles slug the ball.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Minnesota Twins -169, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting line suggests that the Twins are the favorites in terms of moneyline even with the recent slump. The u6.5 total has been gone OVER by both teams in their most recent games which may signal another one like that where a lot of runs are expected as the Orioles seem to have the stick with the power and the Twins pitchers look to give up runs as well.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
The fact that the last results of the Orioles included a series of wins and particularly two strong wins against the Twins serves to position them in a good light for betting. With the total going OVER in 4 of their last 5 games, and with a solid SU record on the season and vs Minnesota, trends in the betting are that Baltimore will keep scoring runs.
Minnesota Twins Betting Trends
The Twins are currently in a slump and that is the main trend which should concern their supporters. The total has gone OVER in 6 of the last seen matches hiccups giving hints such of their pitcher and defense where the team has been struggling lately most articulated by their ridiculous defeats. Meaning more mischief in their scoring bout and it is not prudent to support a triumphant on Minnesota on the grounds all these purse considerations.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Minnesota Twins 9/29/24 Betting Picks
Analyzing their recent trends and performance, the Orioles are very competitive against the Twins and therefore can be confident in this game. They are likely to go over the betting odds since their strong offense and the last performances encourage looking for even greater achievements.
As for the bets available, straight-up betting on the Orioles could actually be a good value bet. In addition, a high total is likely to be the outcome of these two so one could also edge to bet that two or more dies will score more runs than expected. For daily premium sports advice, kindly remember to track prop bets that revolve around strikeouts and long balls as these will be too tempting to ignore considering the starting pitchers’ weaknesses.