Tuesday’s contest between the Minnesota Twins (40-32) and Tampa Bay Rays (34-38) squaring off at Target Field has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Twins, who is listed as a small favorite by our model. The game will begin at 7:40 PM ET on June 18.

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Twins vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM ET
• Where: Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Twins vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Twins 5, Rays 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Twins vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Twins Betting Insights

• Minnesota has been chosen as the favorite in 46 games this year, and has walked away with the win 30 times (65.2%) in those games.
• This year, the Twins have won 18 of 26 games when listed as at least -155 or better on the moneyline.
• Minnesota’s games have gone over the total in 32 of 71 opportunities.
• The Twins were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 6-3 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Minnesota combined with its opponents to hit the over on the total seven times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay has won 37.9% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (11-18).
• The Rays are 1-4 (winning only 20% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer.
• Tampa Bay has had an over/under set by oddsmakers 72 times, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total in 37 of those games (37-34-1).
• The Rays have played as underdogs in 10 of their past 15 games and went 2-8 in those contests.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Tampa Bay and its opponents have combined to hit the over eight times.

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Twins vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Twins’ Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez

• The 28-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 5.33, a 4.94 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.211.
• Pablo Lopez’s team has been victorious in 60% of the games he’s started as the moneyline favorite with a record of 6-4.
• Lopez’s team has won seven of his 14 starts this season.
• Games started by Lopez have a 7-6-1 record at hitting the over this season.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Aaron Civale

• In 14 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed an ERA of 5.20, with 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .266 against him.
• The Rays were the underdog on the moneyline for five Aaron Civale starts this season — they lost every time.
• Civale’s team has put together a 4-10 record in his 14 starts.
• Civale’s starts went over the run total eight times in 14 games with a set total this season.

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