Twins vs. Rangers: Betting Preview for August 18

Published 12:25 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Minnesota Twins (70-53), who are trying to secure the series sweep, will square off with the Texas Rangers (56-68) on Sunday, August 18 at Globe Life Field, with Pablo Lopez getting the nod for the Twins and Tyler Mahle taking the hill for the Rangers. The first pitch will be thrown at 2:35 p.m. ET.

At +100, the Rangers are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this game against the Twins, who are -120. This contest has an over/under of 8 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Twins vs. Rangers Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Time: 2:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Arlington, Texas
  • Venue: Globe Life Field
  • TV Channel: BSSW
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Twins -120
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rangers +100
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Lopez gets the start for the Twins, his 25th of the season. He is 11-8 with a 4.67 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 135 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance was on Monday against the Kansas City Royals, when the right-hander went six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Lopez has 12 quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Lopez is looking for his 10th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.6 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He has held his opponents without an earned run in one of his 24 outings this season.

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Twins Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Twins are eighth-best in MLB play with 152 total home runs.
  • Minnesota is sixth in MLB, slugging .429.
  • The Twins are ninth in the majors with a .252 batting average.
  • Minnesota has the No. 7 offense in MLB play, scoring 4.9 runs per game (600 total runs).
  • The Twins are eighth in baseball with an on-base percentage of .323.
  • The Twins strike out eight times per game to rank ninth in MLB.
  • Minnesota has the 17th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.07).
  • Minnesota’s pitching staff ranks second in the majors with a collective 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Twins pitchers combine for the No. 2 WHIP in baseball (1.169).

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