Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, August 25th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Twins
The Rangers take on the Twins on Friday, August 25th 2023 at Target Field, Minneapolis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (72-55) vs. Minnesota Twins (66-62)
- Date: Friday, August 25th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis
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Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 72-55, the Texas Rangers will host Texas, currently ranked 1st in the AL West. Heading into play, the Rangers have won half of their 61 road games, sitting at 30-31.
Having been favored in 66.9% of their games, Texas has an above .500 record against the runline at 72-55. The team's over/under record comes in at 62-59 with an average betting line of 9.
Texas pitcher Dane Dunning gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 9-5. Coming into play, Texas Rangers has put together an ERA of 3.19. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .238. Opposing hitters have gone deep 14 times against Dane Dunning, who has a WOBA allowed of .290. Dunning's WHIP of 1.16 comes along with a total of 35 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Texas features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.6 runs per game. The Rangers have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .269 ranks 2nd. So far, Texas' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 177 home runs, which ranks 5th. Texas' strong OBP of .339 is 2nd best in the league.
Minnesota Twins - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Minnesota Twins host the Texas Rangers, they have a record of 66-62, placing them 1st in the AL Central. When playing at Target Field, the Twins have played well, posting a record of 37-26.
Despite being the favorite in 87 of their 128 games, Minnesota's record against the runline is only 61-67. The team's over/under record comes in at 60-61 with an average betting line of 8.
For Minnesota, Sonny Gray will look to pick up a win over Texas, as he has a record of 6-6. So far, Sonny Gray has put together an ERA of 3.15 across his 25 outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .225 against him. So far, Gray has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .272. Gray's WHIP of 1.21 comes along with a total of 50 walks allowed.
Offensively, Minnesota is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.4 runs per game. The Twins' combined batting average currently sits at .240, placing them 15th in the league. So far, the team has put together a strong home-run hitting lineup ranking 5th in home runs, with a total of 177 deep shots. To date, Minnesota has the MLB's 12th-rated OBP, sitting at .318.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Twins
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Minnesota, the Rangers are the betting favorite at -102 on the moneyline. Texas' implied win probability sits at 50.5%. The MLB predictive model has the Rangers picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers Moneyline -102
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