Astros vs Twins Odds: Houston Looking to Close Out Series
Astros Throttle Minnesota to Take Series Lead
The Houston Astros visit the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday with a chance to close out their AL Divisional Series. Houston jumped on top with four runs in the first inning and never looked back in cruising to the 9-1 victory. Jose Urquidy will get the start for the Astros, while the Twins will counter with Joe Ryan. But both pitchers will be on a short leash. The Astros vs Twins odds have Minnesota -117 and the total on the game is 8-over (-120). The Twins are +165 on the runline at -1.5 runs. (Opening Lines, See Current Lines at Bottom of Page)
Houston Astros vs Minnesota Twins 
Date & Time: Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, Minn.
Streaming: FS1
Line: Minnesota -117
Urquidy missed more than two months of the season with shoulder inflammation and started just 10 games this season. He also made six relief appearances. He was 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA and the Astros were 5-5 when he started. Houston allowed 3.90 runs when he started, so the bullpen did a solid job.
Ryan was 11-10 on the season with a 4.51 ERA. Minnesota was 16-13 when Ryan started and was 20-9 in totals. With Ryan on the hill, the Twins were a solid MLB scoring team, averaging 5.21 runs per game.
Despite being a solid home team all season, the Twins are just 15-12 at home after a home loss. Houston is 25-15 on the road after a road victory. The Twins are 2-1 after a loss of seven or more runs and the Astros are 9-10 after a victory of seven or more runs.
Career Playoff Stats
While Urquidy is making his first playoff appearance of 2023, he’s had some success in the past. He’s 3-2 with a 3.72 ERA, although the Astros are 3-3 in the six games he’s started. Houston has been either very good or pretty bad with Urquidy as a starter in the postseason. The Astros have allowed two runs or less in three of his six starts, including last season’s 7-2 win over Atlanta in the World Series. But the Astros have allowed five or more runs in the other three starts.
Ryan is making his first playoff appearance in this game.
Astros vs Twins Betting Game 4
The Astros vs Twins odds of Minnesota -117 is probably inflated a couple of cents. The Twins are going to attract some wagers for the sole reason their season is over if they lose this game. The true MLB betting odds on this game are probably closer to Twins -110. But it makes sense for the sportsbook to come out with a slightly higher number.
Urquidy had a slow start to the season before going on the DL and wasn’t really any better after he returned. That’s why an MLB pitcher with a career ERA of 3.98 ended up with an ERA of 5.29 for the season.
Ryan started off fast but faltered down the stretch. After recording an ERA lower than 3.00 in both April and May, Ryan’s ERA in June was 4.79 and it was over 5.00 in each of the last three months. He’s not pitching his best at the worst possible time for the Twins.
The Astros vs Twins odds on the total appear to be a bit on the low side. Both teams can score some runs and both pitchers can allow them. The MLB expert picks will be on the over in this game, even if you do have to lay -120. It’s really the only way to bet the total on this game.
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