San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins 5/11/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Predictions
The San Diego Padres will look to clinch the series against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in their final game of a three-game interleague matchup. The Padres, who have won three of their last five games, will rely on starting pitcher Yu Darvish to help them secure the win. The Twins, with a record of 19-17, will counter San Diego, who has a 2-0 record and a 0.98 ERA.
San Diego has struggled offensively this season, with a .234 team batting average that ranks 23rd in the league. They are averaging 4.19 runs per game, with Xander Bogaerts leading the team with a .273 batting average and six home runs. Matt Carpenter has been the most productive player for the team, leading the Padres with 17 RBI.
Despite their offensive struggles, San Diego’s pitching has been strong, giving up just 4.17 runs per game. Darvish, who has a 2-2 record and a 3.19 ERA, is expected to deliver a solid performance in Thursday’s game. In his previous start against the Dodgers, Darvish allowed only two runs in 6.2 innings, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win.
- The total stayed UNDER in 7 of San Diego’s last 7 games.
- San Diego is 5-14 SU in their last 19 games against Minnesota.
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the Padres’ last 5 games on the road.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins 5/11/2023 Odds, Free Picks and Predictions
The Twins snapped their two-game winning streak by dropping their last three games. They will try to bounce back with a win over the Padres, which will give them their third win in their last six games. Minnesota is scoring 4.25 runs per game. Their .219 batting average is last in the league. Their .300 on-base percentage is 28th, while their .385 slugging percentage is 22nd.
Byron Buxton has been the best hitter for the Twins. He leads the team with a .233 batting average, eight home runs, and 19 RBI. Minnesota’s pitching has been solid, with the team allowing 3.92 runs per game. Opponents have a .221 batting average against the Twins, which is second in the league. Their 3.35 ERA is third, while their 1.14 WHIP is second. In his previous start, Ober gave up three hits and no runs in seven innings, leading to a 2-0 win over Cleveland. They will need a similar performance from him if they want to get the win.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 5 games.
- The total remained UNDER in 8 of Minnesota’s last 12 games against San Diego.
- The Minnesota Twins are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home.
San Diego Padres vs Minnesota Twins. The MLB pick for this game is the San Diego Padres. Minnesota SP Kenta Maeda has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right triceps strain. After 37 games, San Diego ranks 15th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. For the season, Minnesota ranks 24th in OPS and 21st in runs scored. Pick the under. My Prediction: Minnesota Twins win 4-2.
MLB Starting Time: 1:10 PM (EDT)
Location: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds: San Diego Padres -120
MLB Totals: 8
