The Minnesota Twins (57-45) aim to win another battle in their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (51-54). The action will be on Saturday, July 27, at 6:10 PM ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers are slightly favored for betting odds, with the moneyline at -120.
The Twins have won six out of 11 games against the Tigers this season, and Game 1 of this series was another addition. They defeated the Tigers 9-3 and have won their last two games overall.
The Twins are averaging 5.18 runs a game in their matchups with the Tigers. This has been a volatile season battle, and pitching will be important in each game. They are starting Joe Ryan (6-6) on the mound, who has an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.01.
Offensive power has not been an issue for them, but they could have some problems with consistency. Carlos Correa is leading them with a .308 batting average and 47 RBIs, but he is on the injured reserve list.
The Twins are averaging a .252 batting average and are allowing .235 from opposing teams each game. Against the Tigers, they have been close to these averages.
The Tigers have been averaging 4.54 runs a game against the Twins this season and have an opportunity to even the score compared to their previous matchups. They are 2-3 in their last five games, while the Twins are 3-2 in that stretch.
They will put Tarik Skubal (11-3) on the mound with an ERA of 2.34 and a WHIP of 0.92. Their team ERA is better than the Twins, averaging 3.89 compared to 4.11.
Their offense revolves strongly around Riley Greene, but he is currently on the injured reserve list. He leads them with a .264 batting average, 17 homers, and 51 RBIs and will be missed while he heals.
The Tigers are getting .233 at the plate while giving up .242. With the absence of Greene, their offense could take a hit. This makes them more vulnerable to a loss, so they will need a few other key players to step up.
MyBookie has the MLB betting odds ready for this matchup. Currently, the Detroit Tigers are favored for success, with market insights suggesting they have a 58.4 percent chance of winning.
The Tigers have a good opportunity with Skubal on the mound to start. However, their offense needs to step up and match the output of the Twins to remain close in this game. In this situation, the Twins likely still have an edge.
