Twins vs. Royals Odds & Betting Predictions - April 2, 2023
Twins at Royals
6:10 pm • BSKCStarting Pitchers
| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 4.57 | 3-4 | |
 |  | 4.51 | 11-10 |
Twins at Royals Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Twins 0-0 | -1.5+112 | o9-115 | -146 | |
Royals 3-3 | +1.5-136 | u9-105 | +122 | |
Kauffman StadiumKansas City
Twins vs. Royals Expert Picks
Anders
635d ago
Last 30d: 21-26-0 (-4.8u)
Over 8.5 (Live)+100
1u
just so many hard hit balls. Not chasing, of i were watching the game regularly i would bet this
Over 4.5 (F5)-115
1.15u
love too much not to add
Collin Wilson
635d ago
Last 30d: 71-79-5 (-34.5u)
KC o3.5-125
0.5u
KC +130
1u
Shady Biev
635d ago
Last 30d: 191-206-6 (+30.6u)
KC u3.5+100
1u
Fading Hazen
Anders
635d ago
Last 30d: 21-26-0 (-4.8u)
KC +135
1u
Mjaybrod
635d ago
Last 30d: 159-143-0 (+17.7u)
KC o3.5-120
0.83u
Anders
636d ago
Last 30d: 21-26-0 (-4.8u)
Over 8-120
2u
so inflated
Shady Biev
636d ago
Last 30d: 191-206-6 (+30.6u)
MIN -158
1u
BJ Cunningham
636d ago
Last 30d: 5-8-1 (-6.5u)
Over 4 (F5)-120
1.2u
Sean Zerillo
636d ago
Last 30d: 23-35-0 (-1.4u)
Over 8.5+100
0.5u
Bet to -114
Twins vs. Royals Previews & Analysis
Twins vs. Royals Notes
Keys to the Game
The Twins are just 33-96 (.256) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2021 season -- tied for 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.
The Royals are 121-3 (.976) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2021 season -- 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .954.
Matchup Contrasts
MJ Melendez batted just .167 on elevated fastballs last season -- tied for 14th worst in MLB-- 13th Percentile. Joe Ryan located his fastball up 58% of the time last season -- 12th highest among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP-- 91st Percentile.
Hunter Dozier batted just .197 with RISP last season -- third worst in MLB-- second Percentile. Opponents batted just .181 (21-for-116) against Joe Ryan with RISP last season -- 15th best among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP-- 89th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Right-handed hitters had a groundball rate of just 29% (54/185) against Joe Ryan in 2022 -- lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 43% -- 0 Percentile.
Brad Keller has allowed an OBP of .367 (365 PA's) versus the bottom of the order since the 2021 season -- tied for 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: .278 -- second Percentile.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 29% (134/461) against Joe Ryan since the 2021 season -- 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 43% -- first Percentile.
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Twins vs. Royals Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Royals are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Royals are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Royals are 44-37 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Royals' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 38 of Royals' 81 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Last 5 Matchups
Royals vs. Twins Injury Updates
Royals Injuries
- Kyle WrightP
Wright is out for season with shoulder
Out for Season
Twins Injuries
- Jose MirandaIF
Jose Miranda (back) has been scratched Thursday.
Out
- Trevor LarnachOF
Larnach is out with hamstring
Out
- Joe RyanP
Ryan is out with triceps
Out
Twins vs. Royals Box Score
Twins Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 80 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 3-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
 | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 3-4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
 | 2-5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Royals Player Stats| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 88 | 4.2 | 6 | 2 | |
 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
 | 16 | 1.1 | 1 | 3 | |
 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
 | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Twins vs. Royals Odds Comparison
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Twins at Royals Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Twins 0-0 | N/A | N/A |
Royals 3-3 | N/A | N/A |