The Washington Nationals will head west to Target Field to face off against the Minnesota Twins. The opening pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET and Fox Sports North will be airing this interleague showdown.
Washington Nationals vs. Minnesota Twins Odds
Minnesota (-145) is favored against Washington (+135) and Vegas has set the Over/Under for this night game at 10 runs. The odds for betting on the game’s total currently sit at +100 for the under and -120 for the over. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the odds sitting at -160 for the Nationals +1.5 runs and +140 for the Twins -1.5 runs.
The Nationals are 79-63 SU and are 79-63 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 1.8 units for moneyline bettors, despite having gained 12.1 units ATS. The Twins, on the other hand, are 88-55 SU and 80-63 ATS. The team’s gained 18.9 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 11.7 units ATS.
Twins games have a 73-65-5 over/under record in 2019. Washington has an over/under record of 68-67-7.
Anibal Sanchez will get the start for Washington. The right-handed Sanchez (8-7, 4.11 ERA) has racked up 118 strikeouts in 139 innings so far. He has yet to face the Twins this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.
The Twins are putting the ball in the hands of righty Jose Berrios (11-8, 3.78 ERA), who has 169 punchouts and 45 walks, along with a 1.25 WHIP. Berrios did not re a start against the Nationals in 2018.
As a unit, Minnesota’s pitching staff has allowed 4.7 runs per game overall in 2019. Its starters have an ERA of 4.14, a WHIP of 1.28 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 8.5. The bullpen has a 4.21 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 9.4 K/9.
The Minnesota hitters have produced 5.8 runs per outing, including 5.1 per game over its last 10 games and 2.6 per game over their last five. The team has hit .191/.311/.309 over its last five matchups and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Twins’ batters have been led by shortstop Jorge Polanco and outfielder Eddie Rosario. Polanco is hitting .299/.362/.485 with 20 home runs, 70 RBIs and 92 runs scored, and Rosario’s line is .275/.297/.490 with 28 homers, 94 RBIs and 80 runs scored.
For the visiting squad, Washington’s pitching staff allowed 4.6 runs per game and its starters own a 3.59 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 9.68 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 5.78, along with a WHIP of 1.20.
Nationals hitters have slashed .264/.343/.456 on their way to 5.4 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.9 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 4.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (1-4 SU).
Third baseman Anthony Rendon and outfielder Juan Soto continue to lead Washington’s offense. Rendon is hitting .337/.417/.630 with 32 home runs, 114 RBIs and 108 runs scored, while Soto is slashing .297/.406/.579 with 33 homers, 101 RBIs, 98 runs and 12 stolen bases.
Nationals vs. Twins MLB Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Twins, ATS Winner – Nationals, O/U – OVER
Betting Notes
- Washington has tallied 17 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Minnesota has 10 XBH over its last five.
- The Nationals have an OPS of .798 this season and an OPS of .787 when facing right-handed pitchers. The Twins’ OPS stands at .837 overall and .822 versus righties.
- Minnesota has recorded 22.9 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 15.0 over its last five.
- The Nationals have hit 18 home runs in their last 10 games. The Twins have hit 14 over their last 10.
