Minnesota at San Francisco MLB Match Preview & Betting Tips

The Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants are set to square off on Friday in the first of a three game weekend series. The Minnesota Twins come into Wednesday’s affair in first place in the American League Central. The Twins are 29-25, which is first place in the division, 1 game ahead of Cleveland.

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The San Francisco Giants are 24-36 on the season. The Giants are in fourth place in the National League West, 13 games behind the first place Colorado Rockies. San Francisco is coming off a loss on Tuesday at the Milwaukee Brewers. The Minnesota Twins are -133 over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Minnesota at San Francisco MLB Match Preview & Betting Tips

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— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 8, 2017

When: Thursday, March 23, 2017 Where: AT&T Park; San Francisco, CA TV: MLB Extra Innings Radio: Minnesota / San Francisco Stream Option: MLB.tv MLB Odds: Minnesota Twins -133

Why Bet on Minnesota Twins?

The Minnesota Twins continue to sit atop the American League Central. The Twins have been much better on the road than they have at home. The Twins are 17-7 on the road. Through the first 54 games, the Twins have been outscored 277-249. Minnesota is 27th in the league with a 4.75 earned run average. The Twins offense is 22nd in the league in runs scored, and 13th in batting average, with a .253. Miguel Sano is having a monster season for the Twins. The third basemen is hitting .306, with 14 homeruns and 43 runs batted in. The Twins have won three out of their last five games heading into Wednesday’s game.

Why Bet on San Francisco Giants?

The San Francisco Giants have had a tough first 60 games of the 2017 season. The Giants are 13-14 at home this season. On the season, the Giants have been outscored by 62 runs. San Francisco came into Wednesday night’s game losing three out of their last four games, and allowing 19 runs in those 3 losses. The Giants offense is 28th in Major League Baseball with 212 runs scored. The Giants batting average is .233, which is 29th in the league. Brandon Belt leads the team with 10 homeruns and 26 runs batted in. Buster Posey leads the team with a .349 batting average, which is near the top of the game.

Betting Score & Prediction

The Minnesota Twins are sending their best starting pitcher to the mound in this game. Ervin Santana will throw for the Twins. On the season, he is 7-3 with a 2.44 earned run average. In 81 innings pitched, Santana has struck out 58 batters, and walked 32. For the San Francisco Giants, it’s Matt Moore. Moore is 2-6 on the season with a 5.22 earned run average. Moore has a high WHIP as well, as it sits at 1.49. Look for Santana to pick up his 8th win of the season, and Moore’s struggles will continue. Bet the Minnesota Twins -133 over the San Francisco Giants.