El Jefe
On Saturday, August 27, the San Francisco Giants (61-62) will pay a visit to the Minnesota Twins (62-61) at Target Field in Minneapolis for a regular season matchup. With the regular season winding down, each of these ball clubs will surely be eager for a win in this one. Don’t forget to get get your picks in and catch the first pitch at 6:15 PM CT!
Take a look at how the Twins and Giants have performed against each other in the past for context related to Saturday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have battled in one contest, in which the Twins topped the Giants. The last time these two teams saw each other on Friday, the Minnesota Twins walked away with a 9-0 victory. The Giants racked up one run on eight hits while the Twins scored three runs on seven hits. We’ll see what plays out this time when these two teams square off at Target Field.
Betting Preview for the San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins MLB Game on August 27 2022
Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, MN
When: Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 6:15 PM CT
Betting on the San Francisco Giants
Record: (61W-63L) | National League West Standing: 3
The last time they played, the Giants lost to the Detroit Tigers 6-1 on Wednesday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .234 and specifically Thairo Estrada is leading his team with a .259 average. Defensively speaking, the Giants hold an ERA of 3.92 and a fielding percentage of .984. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report,the Giants will play without Gregory Santos (Groin), Brandon Belt (Knee), Donovan Walton (Shoulder), José Álvarez (Elbow), Jakob Junis (Hand), Mauricio Llovera (Hip), Colton Welker (Shoulder), LaMonte Wade Jr. (Hip), Evan Longoria (Hamstring), Samuel Long (Oblique), Samuel Delaplane (Forearm), and Anthony DeSclafani (Ankle).
Betting on the Minnesota Twins
Record: (62W-61L) | American League Central Standing: 2
In their most recent game on Thursday, the Twins were defeated by the Houston Astros by a score of 6-3. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .249 as Luis Arraez leads the squad hitting .322. Defensively speaking, the Twins hold an ERA of 3.97 and a fielding percentage of .985. Make sure you review our odds analysis further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Twins are without Daniel Coulombe (Hip), Jhon Romero (Biceps), Randy Dobnak (Finger), Alexander Kirilloff (Wrist), Miguel Sanó (Knee), Royce Lewis (Knee), Tyler Mahle (Shoulder), Kenta Maeda (Elbow), Byron Buxton (Hip), Bryson Sands (Arm), Trevor Larnach (Core), John Ober (Groin), Christopher Paddack (Elbow), Jorge Alcala (Elbow), Cody Stashak (Shoulder), and Ryan Jeffers (Thumb).
San Francisco Giants vs Minnesota Twins | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Minnesota Twins (-10000) at Bovada
Safe money is on the Minnesota Twins as they are considered the favorite in this showdown. The squad enters this game as they boast a winning percentage of 42.86% for this month, a record of nine victories in total. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Giants’ winning percentage is at 45% for this month, accounting a total of nine wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-145) at Circa Sports
Before you place your bet, don’t forgot to take into account that the projected over/under for this matchup is under 8.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: Minnesota Twins -8.5 Runs (-170) at FanDuel
The Minnesota Twins will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -8.5.
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