Joe Ryan and Austin Cox are the projected starters when the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals square off on Monday at Target Field. Oddsmakers list the Twins as -194 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Royals +164 moneyline odds. Minnesota is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The game's total has been set at 8.5 runs.
The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Minnesota Twins looking to Ryan (8-5), and Cox (0-1) getting the nod for the Kansas City Royals.
Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Twins-Royals game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Twins vs. Royals Game Information & Odds
- When: Monday, July 3, 2023 at 8:10 PM ET
- Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- How to Watch on TV: BSN
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twins | -194 | +164 | 8.5 | -124 | +104 | -1.5 | +104 | -124 |
Twins vs. Royals Betting Insights
- The Twins have been favorites in 52 games this season and won 31 (59.6%) of those contests.
- Minnesota has a record of 4-5 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -194 on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Twins, based on the moneyline, is 66%.
- The Royals have been underdogs in 70 games this season and have come away with the win 22 times (31.4%) in those contests.
- This season, Kansas City has come away with a win seven times in 21 chances when named as an underdog of at least +164 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Royals have a 37.9% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
Twins Recent Betting Performance
- The Twins have a 3-2 record from the five games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 10 matchups.
- In their last 10 matchups (all had set totals), the Twins combined with their opponents to go over the run total two times.
- The Twins' ATS record is 5-5-0 over their past 10 games.
Twins Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.1 |
| HR | 13 |
| ERA | 2.41 |
| K/9 | 10.5 |
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Twins Player Insights
- Carlos Correa paces the Twins with 37 runs batted in while racking up a team-best batting average of .218.
- Correa ranks 77th in homers and 93rd in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
- Correa has collected a hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is batting .238 with a double.
- Byron Buxton has 12 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 30 walks while hitting .210.
- Of all major league hitters, Buxton is 38th in homers and 130th in RBI.
- Buxton carries a four-game streak with at least one hit into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with two doubles, a home run, two walks and four RBI.
- Max Kepler is hitting .209 with five doubles, 11 home runs and 15 walks.
- Joey Gallo has shown off his power as he paces his team with 15 home runs.
Twins Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dónovan Solano | 1.5 (+200) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+185) |
| Carlos Correa | 1.5 (+170) | 1.5 (-115) | 0.5 (+350) | 0.5 (+150) |
| Byron Buxton | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+275) | 0.5 (+125) |
| Willi Castro | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+175) |
| Kyle Farmer | 0.5 (-238) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+160) |
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Royals Recent Betting Performance
- In 10 games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have a record of 5-5.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Royals and their opponents have combined to hit the over seven times.
- The Royals have a record of 6-4-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Royals Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.3 |
| HR | 6 |
| ERA | 5.46 |
| K/9 | 7.1 |
Royals Player Insights
- Bobby Witt Jr. has driven in the most runs for the Royals with 42 runs batted in.
- Among all hitters in the big leagues, Witt Jr.'s home run total is 58th and his RBI tally is 62nd.
- Witt Jr. takes a hitting streak of three games into this game. During his last five outings he is batting .353 with a walk and four RBI.
- Salvador Perez has showcased his ability as a power hitter this season, as he leads his team with 15 home runs with a club-leading .253 batting average.
- Perez ranks 29th among all batters in the majors in homers, and 75th in RBI.
- Edward Olivares has 12 doubles, four triples, six home runs and 13 walks while hitting .255.
- MJ Melendez is batting .210 with 14 doubles, two triples, six home runs and 33 walks.
Royals Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+650) | 0.5 (+195) |
| MJ Melendez | 0.5 (-175) | 1.5 (+125) | 0.5 (+340) | 0.5 (+175) |
| Salvador Pérez | 0.5 (-244) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+295) | 0.5 (+130) |
| Kyle Isbel | 0.5 (-179) | 1.5 (+150) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+200) |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | 1.5 (+200) | 1.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+425) | 0.5 (+150) |
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