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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Twins vs. Rangers on August 22, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Minnesota Twins, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday August 22nd, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rangers vs. Twins
The Rangers take on the Twins on Monday August 22nd at Target Field, Minnesota. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Texas Rangers (55-66) vs. Minnesota Twins (62-57)
- Date: Monday August 22nd, 2022
- Time: 7:10 ET
- Venue: Target Field, Minnesota
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Texas Rangers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Texas Rangers come into this road contest vs Minnesota, with a below .500 record (55-66). In the AL West division standings, the team ranks 3rd. Heading into play, the Rangers have won less than half of their 60 road games, sitting at 28-32. The team will look to tack on another victory as they defeated Minnesota by a score of 7-0. This year, Texas has picked up just 15 series wins, going 15-19-5.
Cole Ragans gets the start for the Rangers with a below .500 record at 0-2. Ragans will be looking to bring down an ERA of 5.02. Cole Ragans has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.47. The left-hander has a batting average allowed of .232. So far, Ragans has a SLG% allowed of .464, including giving up 4 home runs. His strikeout percentage of11.0% comes in below the MLB average. So far, he is averaging 11.0 K's per 9 innings.
On offense, Texas comes into the game averaging 4.45 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Over their last 3 games, the team has an average run differential of +7. So far, the Rangers have combined for a team batting average of .242, placing them 16th in the league. Per game, the team is averaging 8.21 hits. This year, Texas's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.18 home runs per game, ranks 10th. Texas's offense currently sits 24th in OBP, coming in at .305 on a walk rate of 7.8%.
Minnesota Twins - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Minnesota Twins enter play ranked 2nd in the AL Central division, with an overall record of 62-57. Through 62 home contests, the Twins come in with a mark of 35-27 at Target Field. In their previous games, Minnesota lost by a score of 7-0 to the Rangers. For the year, the team has played a total of 38 series, going 17-15-6.
Starting for the Twins will be Sonny Gray, with an overall record of 7-3. In his 18 appearances, Gray has an ERA of 3.11. Gray's WHIP of just 1.12 compares favorably to other MLB starters. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .219. So far, Sonny Gray has a SLG% allowed .342, including giving up 8 home runs. Overall, Gray has notched 89 strikeouts on a K rate of 24.0%.
Offensively, Minnesota is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.43 runs per game. In the team's 62 games at home, their run differential is 7. The Twins have combined to hit .249, which ranks 11th in the league. On average, the team is coming up with 8.44 hits per game. The team has also been strong in the power department, averaging 1.21 home runs per game, ranks 8th. To date, Minnesota's barrel rate of 9.5% ranks near the top of the league. The Twins' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 8th with an OBP of .319, while the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .322.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rangers vs. Twins
Heading into today's matchup between Texas and Minnesota, the Twins are the heavy favorite at -215 on the moneyline. Minnesota's implied win probability sits at 68.25%. Even with the odds strongly in favor of Minnesota, the MLB predictive model shows the best bet for this contest being the Rangers on the runline (+1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Rangers +1.5 Runline
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