the Twins (19-16) are a somewhat surprising favorite on Tuesday night in their series opener against the Padres (18-17). Minnesota is still in first place in the very mediocre AL Central, but they’ve lost four of their last six while San Diego is 5-3 over their last eight. The Padres are playing their first true road game in nearly two weeks though and lost two of three to the Cubs their last trip East of the Mississippi.
Before Betting on Padres vs Twins
San Diego picked up a 5-2 win over the Dodgers on Friday for an optimistic start to their rivalry series, but their offense went stagnant in falling 2-1 and 5-2 to close out the weekend. Even for all the talent they have assembled, the Padres are still just 23rd in MLB in runs scored at 4.14 per game.
The Twins are back home after a couple of disappointing series’ against divisional foes. Minnesota dropped two of three to the White Sox giving Chicago their first series win of the season and then also lost two of three at Cleveland over the weekend. Minnesota is 6-2 in their last 8 at Target Field however, so maybe home cooking is the difference maker here.
One of the major reasons -despite being at home – that the Twins are favored on Tuesday is because Padres starter Michael Wacha (2-1, 5.46 ERA) has had his struggles on the road this season. Wacha looked good last Tuesday giving up just 2 hits over 6.0 IP against Cincinnati, but has allowed 8 ERA in his last two road starts.
The Twins counter with Louie Varland (0-0, 5.91 ERA) who gave up 4ER over 4.2 IP in a loss to the White Sox last Tuesday.
San Diego vs Minnesota MLB Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Padres (2.09) | Twins (1.84) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.51) | Twins -1.5 (2.70) |
| Bovada | Padres (2.05) | Twins (1.80) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.51) | Twins -1.5 (2.65) |
| BetUS | Padres (2.08) | Twins (1.85) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.48) | Twins -1.5 (2.75) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Padres (2.09) | Twins (1.84) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.51) | Twins -1.5 (2.70) |
| Pinnacle | Padres (2.06) | Twins (1.87) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.52) | Twins -1.5 (2.72) |
| MyBookie | Padres (1.99) | Twins (1.83) | 9 | Padres +1.5 (1.50) | Twins -1.5 (2.62) |
Padres vs Twins Prediction & Pick
Neither pitcher instills a ton of confidence for Tuesday night’s game, and with star studded offenses on both sides of the diamond – and each team playing after an off day – the bats should be hot for this matchup.
