Twins vs. Rays: Betting Preview for September 3

Published 4:24 am Tuesday, September 3, 2024

On Tuesday, September 3, Yandy Diaz’s Tampa Bay Rays (67-70) host Carlos Santana’s Minnesota Twins (75-62) at Tropicana Field. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:50 p.m. ET.

At -105, the Twins are the moneyline underdogs in this game versus the Rays, who are listed at -115. This game’s total has been set at 7.5. You can get -110 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Twins vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
  • Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Venue: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: BSSUN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Rays -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins -105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Twins Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Twins will hand the ball to David Festa (2-4) for his ninth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed two hits in six innings against the Atlanta Braves.
  • In eight starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in one of them.
  • In eight starts this season, Festa has lasted five or more innings six times, with an average of 4.7 innings per appearance.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in nine chances this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Twins Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Twins have hit 165 homers this season, which ranks ninth in the big leagues.
  • Minnesota ranks sixth in the majors with a .425 team slugging percentage.
  • The Twins’ .252 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • Minnesota has scored the 10th-most runs in baseball this season with 657.
  • The Twins have an on-base percentage of .321 this season, which ranks eighth in the league.
  • The Twins rank ninth in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of eight whiffs per contest.
  • Minnesota has the 18th-ranked ERA (4.16) in the majors this season.
  • Minnesota averages 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, third-most in the majors.
  • The Twins have a combined 1.190 WHIP as a pitching staff, third-lowest in MLB.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.