Minnesota Twins at Detroit Tigers Game 1 Best Bet – 4/13/2024

Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Overview

• Date: April 13, 2024
• Venue: Comerica Park
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Joe Ryan - Twins
  • Kenta Maeda - Tigers
• Run Line: Twins -1.5 (+124), Tigers +1.5 (-148)
• Money Line: Twins -135, Tigers +114
• Total (Over/Under): 8

Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Win Probabilities

Implied Win %:

• Minnesota Twins - 57.45%
• Detroit Tigers - 46.73%

Minnesota Twins vs Detroit Tigers Game Preview & Prediction

In an American League Central matchup, the Detroit Tigers will play host to the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on April 13, 2024. The Tigers have been having a great season so far, boasting a record of 8-4, while the Twins have struggled with a record of 4-7.

On the mound, the Tigers are projected to start right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda, who has had a tough start to the season. Maeda has started two games, with a win-loss record of 0-1 and an ERA of 9.00. However, his peripheral indicator, xFIP, suggests that he has been unlucky and is likely to perform better going forward. Maeda is expected to pitch around 5.3 innings and strike out 5.1 batters on average in this game.

Opposing Maeda will be right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan of the Twins. Ryan has had a solid start to the season, with an ERA of 3.18. His xERA indicates that he has been somewhat unlucky and is also likely to improve. Ryan is projected to pitch around 5.7 innings and strike out 6.9 batters on average in this game.

The Tigers offense has struggled this season, ranking as the 25th best in MLB. They have the 27th lowest team batting average and rank 28th in both home runs and stolen bases. On the other hand, the Twins offense has also struggled, ranking as the 28th best in MLB. They have the 22nd highest team batting average, but rank 7th in home runs.

Looking at the betting odds, the Tigers are considered the underdogs with a current moneyline of +115, implying a win probability of 44%. The Twins, as the favorite, have a moneyline of -140, with an implied win probability of 56%.

Overall, this game features two teams with struggling offenses and solid pitching matchups. While the Tigers have been having a great season, the Twins have the advantage in terms of starting pitching. However, anything can happen in baseball, and both teams will be looking to secure a win in this early-season matchup.

Twins vs Tigers Prediction: Twins 5.02 - Tigers 4.75

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