The Baltimore Orioles (53-35) and Minnesota Twins (45-45) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Twins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Orioles lead 3-2
The Orioles won 6-2 as +110 underdogs in the 2nd game of the series on Saturday. Baltimore has won 4 straight contests and is 2 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays for the lead in the AL East.
The Twins have lost back-to-back contests vs. the Orioles after sweeping the Kansas City Royals in 3 games. Minnesota is a half-game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the lead in the AL Central.
Orioles at Twins projected starters
RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP Joe Ryan
Gibson (8-6, 4.73 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 through 102 2/3 innings.
- Last outing: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 3 H, 4 BB, 4 K in an 8-4 loss at New York Yankees Tuesday
- Only career start vs. Twins: No-decision, 8 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 6-3 road win in extra innings as a member of the Texas Rangers on May 4, 2021
Ryan (8-5, 3.42 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 102 2/3 innings.
- Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K in an 8-4 home win vs. Kansas City Royals Monday
- Career vs. Orioles: 0-0, 2.31 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 8 H, 0 HR, 2 BB, 10 K in 2 starts
Orioles at Twins odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:06 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Orioles +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Twins -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-145) | Twins -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Orioles at Twins picks and predictions
Prediction
Twins 6, Orioles 3
Moneyline
The Twins (-160) should avoid the sweep, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the ML when Minnesota should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.
PASS.
Run line/Against the spread
Minnesota is 4-1 in its last 5 games vs. right-handed starters and its last 3 wins have been by 4 or more runs.
Baltimore is 1-4 in its last 5 games vs. starters with a WHIP under 1.15 and its last 2 losses have been by 3 or more runs.
BET TWINS -1.5 (+120).
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Over/Under
Minnesota’s offense should bounce back Sunday as the Over is 6-2-1 in the Twins’ last 9 games after a loss.
The Over is 6-1-2 in Baltimore’s last 9 road games vs. teams with a winning record and should cash again Sunday with the inconsistent Gibson on the mound for the Orioles.
BET OVER 8.5 (-115).
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