Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals 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 Monday, July 3rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Royals vs. Twins
The Royals take on the Twins on Monday, July 3rd 2023 at Target Field, Minneapolis. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Kansas City Royals (25-59) vs. Minnesota Twins (42-43)
- Date: Monday, July 3rd 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis
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Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Minnesota, the Royals have a record of just 25-59. This places the team 5th in the AL Central. The Royals hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 12-28.
Being favored 13 times in 84 games, Kansas City has a record against the runline of 31-53. The team's over/under record comes in at 39-43 with an average betting line of 9.
The Royals will send Austin Cox to the mound with an overall record of 0-1. So far, Austin Cox has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.25. Currently, opponents are batting just .111 against the left-hander. Austin Cox has given up one home run leading to a WOBA allowed of .202. Cox's WHIP of .88 comes along with a total of eight walks allowed.
This season, runs have been hard to come by for Kansas City, as they are the 26th-ranked scoring team, averaging 3.8 runs per game. The Royals' combined batting average currently sits at .233, placing them 16th in the league. In terms of home runs, the team is struggling to generate power at just 73 deep shots (24th). Kansas City's OBP of .298 places them 23rd in the league.
Minnesota Twins - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Minnesota Twins come into this road contest vs Kansas City with a below .500 record (42-43). In the AL Central division standings, the team ranks 2nd. On the season, the Twins have an above .500 home record, going 23-19 at Target Field.
Despite being the favorite in 52 of their 85 games, Minnesota's record against the runline is only 42-43. The team has an over/under record of 35-45, with an average betting line of 8.
Taking the mound for Minnesota is Joe Ryan. Heading into play, he has a mark of 8-5. So far, Joe Ryan has put together an ERA of 3.44 across his 16 outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .219 against him. Joe Ryan has given up 13 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .268. Ryan has a WHIP of .97, with 15 walks allowed.
Minnesota's offense enters play with the 20th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Through 85 games, the Twins have the 17th-ranked batting average at .231. Currently, Minnesota is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 108 home runs (8th). To date, Minnesota has the MLB's 18th-rated OBP, sitting at .308.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Royals vs. Twins
Heading into today's matchup between Minnesota and the Royals, the Twins are the heavy favorite at -245 on the moneyline. Minnesota's implied win probability sits at 71.01%. Look for the Twins bats to carry the team to the win. The MLB predictive model recommends taking Minnesota on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Twins -1.5
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