The Kansas City Royals (76-65) welcome the Minnesota Twins (76-64) to Kauffman Stadium for a 3-game series. First pitch in Friday’s opener is set for 8:10 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Twins vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Twins lead 7-3
The Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 to split that 4-game series. Minnesota has struggled as of late, losing 7 of its last 11 games. Despite that, it still sits 2nd in the AL Central. The Twins are 37-34 on the road and 64-76 against the spread (ATS).
The Royals beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 Wednesday, but also have been on the losing end more often recently. They sit 3rd in the AL Central after losing 7 of their last 8 games. Kansas City is 77-64 ATS and 42-30 at home, but it is 1-4 in its last 5 games at home though.