The Minnesota Twins will host the Toronto Blue Jays in the opening game of the AL Wild Card Series at 4:38 PM ET on Tuesday.
The Twins are favored at home (-123) against the Blue Jays (+103). The contest has an over/under of 7.5.
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Twins vs Blue Jays Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -123 | +103 | 7.5 |
Twins Betting Insights
- The Twins have entered the game as favorites 111 times this season and won 67, or 60.4%, of those games.
- Minnesota has a record of 61-39, a 61% win rate, when favored by -123 or more by oddsmakers this season.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Twins have a 55.2% chance to win.
- Minnesota and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 81 of 162 opportunities.
- The Twins have an ATS record of 81-81-0 in 162 games with a spread this season.
Twins Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.3 |
| HR | 16 |
| ERA | 3.56 |
| K/9 | 12.6 |
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- The Blue Jays have come away with 23 wins in the 42 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Toronto has a mark of 11-10 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by +103 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 49.3% chance of walking away with the win.
- Toronto and its opponents have gone over in 71 of its 162 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Blue Jays have posted a record of 74-88-0 against the spread this season.
Blue Jays Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.4 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 4.96 |
| K/9 | 10 |
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Twins Probable Pitcher – Pablo Lopez
- Lopez’s team is 15-17-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- The right-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings while giving up three earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
- In 32 starts this season, Lopez has lasted five or more innings 29 times, with an average of 6.1 innings per appearance.
- He has six appearances with no earned runs allowed in 32 chances this season.
- Lopez’s team has a record of 18-8 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- Lopez’s team has won 19 of his 32 starts.
- Games started by Lopez have a 17-13-2 record at hitting the over this season.
Twins Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Jax | 70 | 65.1 | 68 | 3.72 | 23 | 4 |
| Emilio Pagán | 63 | 69.1 | 65 | 2.99 | 8 | 1 |
| Jorge López | 59 | 59 | 49 | 5.95 | 10 | 3 |
| Jhoan Duran | 59 | 62.1 | 84 | 2.45 | 1 | 27 |
| Caleb Thielbar | 36 | 30.2 | 36 | 3.23 | 14 | 0 |
Blue Jays Probable Pitcher – Kevin Gausman
- Gausman makes the start for the Blue Jays, his 32nd of the season. He is 12-9 with a 3.16 ERA and 237 strikeouts in 185 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Tuesday against the New York Yankees, the righty went seven scoreless innings while surrendering three hits.
- Gausman is seeking his third straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages six innings per start.
- He is trying to make his third straight outing with no earned runs allowed.
- The Blue Jays were named the moneyline underdog for one Gausman start this season — they lost.
- Gausman’s team has won 16 of his 31 starts.
- Gausman has started 31 contests with a total set by bookmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 13 of them.
Blue Jays Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yimi Garcia | 72 | 66 | 79 | 4.09 | 19 | 3 |
| Tim Mayza | 69 | 53.1 | 53 | 1.52 | 22 | 1 |
| Erik Swanson | 68 | 66.2 | 75 | 2.97 | 29 | 4 |
| Jordan Hicks | 64 | 65.2 | 81 | 3.29 | 13 | 12 |
| Génesis Cabrera | 59 | 55.2 | 58 | 4.53 | 11 | 0 |
Twins Hitting Trends
- The Twins are 62-19 this season in games when they hit two or more home runs.
- Minnesota is 47-9 in games this season when it has put up five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has notched at least eight hits in 96 games this season, and is 73-23 in those contests.
- Minnesota is 80-14 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
- The Twins have drawn at least five walks in 57 games this season, and are 37-20 in those contests.
Blue Jays Hitting Trends
- They are 35-14 this season when they hit two or more home runs in a game.
- In 36 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 26-10.
- They have a record of 78-37 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
- Toronto has a 65-18 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- In 46 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 31-15
Twins vs. Blue Jays Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Twins (-123)
Over/Under Pick: Over (7.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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