Tigers vs Twins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 16

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Minnesota Twins' Joey Gallo hits a single during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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  • Tigers starting pitcher: Reese Olson
  • Twins starting pitcher: Kenta Maeda
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The Detroit Tigers () visit Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins () on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

The Tigers vs Twins Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Tigers are 53-66 against the spread (ATS), while the Twins are 57-64 ATS.

Tigers vs. Twins Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers O
Twins U

Tigers vs Twins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Twins will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 77.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Tigers and Twins and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games (+13.60 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Kerry Carpenter has hit the Hits Over in his last 11 games (+11.90 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Zach McKinstry has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+10.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 21 games (+9.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 23 games (+8.90 Units / 32% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Twins players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Twins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Carlos Correa has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 33 games (+13.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Matt Wallner has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 18 games (+11.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kyle Farmer has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 23 games at home (+11.25 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Jorge Polanco has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 21 games at home (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jorge Polanco has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 59% ROI)

Twins vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Riley Greene 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
Jorge Polanco 0.5 +310 0.5 -550
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Royce Lewis 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Matt Wallner 0.5 +333 0.5 -600

Twins vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jorge Polanco 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Matt Wallner 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Matt Vierling 1.5 +165 1.5 -225
Zach McKinstry 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Twins vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Riley Greene 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Jorge Polanco 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Kerry Carpenter 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Royce Lewis 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Matt Wallner 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Twins vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kenta Maeda 5.5 -155 5.5 +120
Reese Olson 5.5 +110 5.5 -145
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 57 away games (+8.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 32 of their last 57 away games (+6.85 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 27 away games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 17 of their last 27 away games (+6.04 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 46 games (+5.75 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+6.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+6.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 61-58 against the Run Line (-6.75 Units / -4.52% ROI).

  • 53-66 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 1.97% ROI
  • 59-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -1 Units / -0.76% ROI
  • 54-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -10.1 Units / -7.86% ROI

Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Twins have gone 57-64 against the Run Line (-9.35 Units / -6.3% ROI).

  • 63-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.15 Units / -6.58% ROI
  • 56-59 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.35 Units / -7.02% ROI
  • 59-56 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.95 Units / -1.49% ROI

Division opponents are hitting just .173 (14-for-81) against Reese Olson this season — 10th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: .251 — 92nd Percentile.

Opponents batted just .100 (2-for-20) against Reese Olson — tied for 6th best in MLB over the last week; League Avg: .225 — 94th Percentile.

Reese Olson has pitched 10.0 straight innings without allowing an earned run — Josh Hader has the longest active streak at 19.1.

Reese Olson has allowed an OBP of just .275 (251 PA’s) this season — 15th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: .314 — 91st Percentile.

Twins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 27% (20/75) against Kenta Maeda’s curve and slider this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.

Kenta Maeda has allowed at least one HR in each of his last five games dating back to July 19th — Luis Severino has the longest active streak at 8.

Kenta Maeda has a strikeout rate of 29% (76 SO in 264 PAs) this season — 13th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 92nd Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .383 (23 GB hits out of 60 GBs) against Kenta Maeda this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: .246 — first Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Twins

The Tigers are just 18-115 (.135) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Tigers are just 30-44 (.405) after a home loss since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .518.

The Tigers are 21-6 (.778) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .613.

The Tigers are just 8-15 (.348) after a road win this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .484.

Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Twins are 26-6 (.812) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .613.

The Twins are just 11-23 (.324) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Twins are just 15-90 (.143) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Twins are just 20-53 (.274) when their opponents score in the first inning since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .358.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .635 (7,757 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .286 (7,757 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .349 against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .504 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .574.

Twins hitters have 945 strikeouts in 3,433 PA’s (28%) against RHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Twins are batting just .227 against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .254.

Twins hitters have been successful in 100% of their bunt for hit attempts since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 51%.

Twins hitters are slugging .707 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .593.

Tigers pitchers have walked 342 of 4,487 batters (8%) this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .299 against Tigers pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .260.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Tigers pitchers since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.17 (312.0 IP) against division opponents this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 4.28.

Twins pitchers have walked 327 of 4,481 batters (7%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Twins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Twins have won just 12% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 41% against Twins pitchers since last season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Twins vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Brock Stewart (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Jose Miranda (Twins): Shoulder, D10
  • Joseph Ryan (Twins): Groin, D15
  • Christopher Paddack (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Alexander Kirilloff (Twins): Shoulder, D10
  • Nicholas Gordon (Twins): Shin, D60
  • Jorge Alcala (Twins): Forearm, D60
  • José De León (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Willi Castro (Twins): Oblique, D10
  • Tyler Mahle (Twins): Arm, D60
  • Byron Buxton (Twins): Hamstring, D10
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Mason Englert (Tigers): Hip, D15
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Anxiety, D60
  • Tyler Alexander (Tigers): Shoulder, D60
  • Freddy Pacheco (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Neck, D60
  • Matthew Boyd (Tigers): Elbow, D60

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