The Minnesota Twins (62-59) try to tame the Houston Astros (79-45) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is set for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Twins vs. Astros odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Astros lead 4-0.
The Twins fell to the Astros 4-2 Tuesday night thanks in part to RHP Justin Verlander‘s 10 K’s over 6 no-hit innings. They are tanking at the worst time, falling 3 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. Minnesota is 4-6 in its last 10 and 13-17 in the last 30. The Twins are 27-31 away from the Twin Cities and are up against a buzzsaw in Houston.
The Astros are attempting to join the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 80-win club. They are 40-18 at home, 21-8 against the AL Central and 50-34 against right-handed starters. Houston has won all 4 games in this series, and it hasn’t been close with a combined score of 25-5.