Tigers vs Twins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 17

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  • The Twins are + favorites vs the Tigers
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Joseph Wentz
  • Twins starting pitcher: José De León
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The Detroit Tigers (+) visit Target Field to take on the Minnesota Twins (+) on Saturday, June 17, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10pm EDT in Minneapolis.

The Twins 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 29-39 against the spread (ATS), while the Twins are 35-35 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 Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 77.7% 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 Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Riley Greene has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 22 games (+12.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Kerry Carpenter has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 14 away games (+11.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Jake Rogers has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 22 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Matt Vierling has hit the Singles Over in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 67% ROI)

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

Best Twins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jorge Polanco has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 18 games at home (+11.25 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Byron Buxton has hit the RBIs Under in 13 of his last 14 games at home (+11.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Kyle Farmer has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 22 games (+10.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Byron Buxton has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+9.75 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Byron Buxton has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 14 games at home (+9.70 Units / 58% ROI)

Twins vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Willi Castro 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Miguel Cabrera 0.5 -175 0.5 +135
Alex Kirilloff 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Twins vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Kirilloff 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Ryan Jeffers 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Twins vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Joey Wentz 4.5 -110 4.5 -120
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.95 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 57 games (+7.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 58 games (+6.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in their last 6 games (+6.25 Units / 79% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 18 of their last 32 away games (+5.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 38 games (+8.65 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 23 of their last 39 games (+4.15 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 28 games at home (+3.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Minnesota Twins have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 7 games (+3.65 Units / 41% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 36-32 against the Run Line (-1.25 Units / -1.47% ROI).

  • 29-39 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 4.29% ROI
  • 37-30 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.75 Units / 4.93% ROI
  • 30-37 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.9 Units / -13.44% ROI

Twins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Twins have gone 35-35 against the Run Line (-1.4 Units / -1.61% ROI).

  • 35-35 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -10.5% ROI
  • 30-37 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.75 Units / -13.84% ROI
  • 37-30 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.55 Units / 5.93% ROI

Opponents are hitting .550 (11-for-20) against Joey Wentz on low fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 27 total IP; League Avg: .275 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 82% (14/17) against Joey Wentz on low fastballs this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 27 total IP; League Avg: 52% — second Percentile.

Joey Wentz has allowed a slugging percentage of .850 (17 Total Bases / 20 ABs) on low fastballs this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 27 total IP; League Avg: .429 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .260 (33-for-127) against Joey Wentz with two-strikes this season — 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 27 total IP; League Avg: .175 — third Percentile.

Twins Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 19% (3/16) against Jose De Leon with two-strikes — tied for 5th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 40% — fifth Percentile.

Jose De Leon has a first-pitch strike rate of 77% (17/22) — tied for 8th highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — 93rd Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 18% (7/38) against Jose De Leon over the last 14 days (4 games) — 6th lowest in AL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 29% — fifth Percentile.

Jose De Leon has a first-pitch strike rate of 77% (17/22) over the last 14 days (4 games) — tied for 7th highest in AL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 62% — 94th Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Twins

The Tigers are just 15-95 (.136) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .202.

The Tigers are just 24-39 (.381) after a home loss since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .519.

The Tigers are just 95-135 (.413) since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Tigers are just 50-84 (.373) after a loss since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .483.

Twins Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Twins are just 7-22 (.241) when tied entering the 7th inning since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Twins are just 3-8 (.273) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Twins are 14-3 (.824) when they’ve scored in the first inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .615.

The Twins are just 14-29 (.326) after a win as underdogs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .415.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .284 (6,424 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .622 (6,424 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .710.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .351 since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .399.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .338 against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .397.

The Twins are batting just .142 with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .170.

Twins hitters have been successful in 150% of their bunt for hit attempts since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Twins hitters are slugging just .232 with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.

Twins hitters have 717 strikeouts in 2,649 PA’s (27%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Tigers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 58% of their games on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Tigers pitchers since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 194 of 2,558 batters (8%) this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 21% this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Twins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Twins pitchers have walked 199 of 2,592 batters (8%) this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Twins pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Opponents have a swing rate of 50% against the Twins pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Twins vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Caleb Thielbar (Twins): Oblique, D15
  • Kenta Maeda (Twins): Tricep, D15
  • Christopher Paddack (Twins): Elbow, D60
  • Gilberto Celestino (Twins): Thumb, D60
  • Jorge Polanco (Twins): Hamstring, D10
  • Nicholas Gordon (Twins): Shin, D60
  • Jorge Alcala (Twins): Forearm, D15
  • Tyler Mahle (Twins): Arm, D60
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Anxiety, D60
  • Riley Greene (Tigers): Left fibula, D10
  • Tarik Skubal (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Matthew Manning (Tigers): Foot, D60
  • Alexander Faedo (Tigers): Finger, D15
  • Anthony Wingenter (Tigers): Biceps, D60
  • Beau Brieske (Tigers): Arm, D60
  • Freddy Pacheco (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Neck, D60
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Tigers): Finger, D10
  • Akil Baddoo (Tigers): Quad, D10

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