Twins vs. Rangers Prediction
Kenta Maeda will oppose Jon Gray in Sunday’s pitching matchup at Globe Life Park, where the Rangers will host the Twins at 2:35 p.m. ET. With the Rangers listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 8.5 runs, what’s the best bet today in Arlington, TX?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
917 Minnesota Twins (+120) at 918 Texas Rangers (-142); o/u 8.5
2:35 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 3, 2023
Globe Life Park, Arlington, TX
Twins vs. Rangers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 62% of bets are on the Rangers’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Minnesota Twins DFS SPIN
Donovan Solano went 4-for-5 with a homer and three RBI from the leadoff spot as the Twins topped the Rangers 9-7 in 10 innings Saturday. Solano has recorded multiple hits in each of his last four starts, and he’s back up to .296/.381/.414 for the year. He should be in line for more playing time at the expense of Joey Gallo and Edouard Julien
Texas Rangers DFS SPIN
Aroldis Chapman lost to the Twins on Saturday after allowing three runs — two earned — in the 10th inning. Chapman was able to get the last two outs in the ninth in a tie game, but he gave up a walk and two singles to the three batters he faced in the 10th. It’s the fourth time in six appearances that Chapman has taken either a loss or a blown save. He was outstanding before that, but this little slump might put Will Smith back into position for save chances in Texas. Smith retired four of the five batters he faced in the eighth and ninth tonight.
Twins vs. Rangers MLB Betting Trends
Minnesota is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas’s last 6 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Twins vs. Rangers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Since August 1, Maeda is 1-1 with a 5.04 ERA in five starts that span 25 innings. Given his 5.14 FIP, the unsightly 5.04 ERA is well earned. On the other side, Gray is 2-2 with a 4.30 ERA over his last five starts (29 1/3 innings), but his 3.40 FIP suggests that he has pitched better than his ERA would indicate. The Rangers have struggled of late (3-7 over their last 10 games), but I like Gray to lead Texas to victory this afternoon over Minnesota.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: TEXAS RANGERS -142