Twins vs. Tigers Prediction
The Twins have dropped the first two games of the series versus the Tigers but can they steal one in Detroit today at 1:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Tigers are -140 money line favorites versus the Twins, who have odds of +126 to pull off the upset today in Detroit. With the pitching matchup set between Phil Hughes and Jordan Zimmerman, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs, down from the original number of 9.
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Hughes allowed one run over six innings, with three strikeouts and no walks to earn the win last Friday against the White Sox. He now owns a 1.50 ERA to start the season as he went six innings versus Chicago. Hughes struggled mightily last season, posting a 5.95 ERA, although he was injured.
Zimmermann pitched six innings and picked up the win on Saturday as the Tigers knocked off the Red Sox. He allowed four hits and just one earned run, while striking out three and walking one in the victory. He posted a 4.87 ERA and a career-worst 1.37 WHIP a year ago, so the start was an encouraging sign for Zimmermann.
Bet Today’s Twins vs. Tigers Game
OUR PICK: The Tigers have had much success with Zimmermann on the mound, losing four of their last five games dating back to last season. They’re also 2-5 in his last seven starts overall, 1-4 in his last five outings coming off four days of rest, and 1-4 in his last five starts when he faces a team with a winning record. On the other side, the Twins have taken four straight games when playing the third game of a series and are 5-1 in their last six games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
THURSDAY MLB FREE PICK: MINNESOTA TWINS +126