Twins vs. Padres: Betting Preview for August 19

Published 8:24 am Monday, August 19, 2024

Jurickson Profar will lead the charge for the San Diego Padres (70-55) on Monday, August 19, when they match up with Carlos Santana and the Minnesota Twins (70-54) at PETCO Park at 9:40 p.m. ET.

The Padres, at -155, are favored in this contest, while the Twins are underdogs at +130. The total for this contest is 7.5.

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Twins vs. Padres Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
  • Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Venue: PETCO Park
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Padres -155
  • Moneyline Underdog: Twins +130
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Twins Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Twins will send Zebby Matthews to the mound for his second start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw five innings, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits against the Kansas City Royals.

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Twins Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Twins have hit 154 homers this season, which ranks seventh in the big leagues.
  • Minnesota ranks sixth in the majors with a .430 team slugging percentage.
  • The Twins’ .252 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking ninth in MLB.
  • Minnesota is among the highest scoring teams in baseball, ranking seventh with 605 total runs this season.
  • The Twins have an OBP of .322 this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
  • The Twins are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking ninth with an average of eight strikeouts per game.
  • Minnesota pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.08 ERA this year, which ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Minnesota strikes out 9.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, second-best in MLB.
  • Twins pitchers have a 1.173 WHIP this season, second-best in the majors.

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