Athletics at Twins
O/U 10 · RL Twins -1.5
Athletics ML+134
CONF 57%
LLostFinal 8-11
The read
Both games have ended in identical shutouts, and now Minnesota is a heavy favorite with Connor Prielipp making his first start back from a blister. That’s too much confidence for this situation.
I’m taking the Athletics to win at a generous underdog price. Jeffrey Springs’ results have been ugly, but his underlying performance suggests he should improve, and he limited the damage in a solid outing last time. Prielipp could be handled carefully, Minnesota has barely scored all series, and Nick Kurtz is back in the middle of the Athletics’ lineup. Shea Langeliers being out keeps this a modest play, but the price is good enough.
The full analysis
Two games, two 2-0 finals, and now Minnesota is laying -162 behind Connor Prielipp in his first start back from a blister. That’s too much certainty for this setup.
I’m taking Athletics ML +134. Jeffrey Springs’ 5.96 ERA is ugly, but his 4.79 xERA points to some correction, and he allowed only two runs over five innings last time out. Prielipp may be managed carefully, Minnesota has scored only twice all series, and Nick Kurtz is back in the middle of the Athletics’ order. Shea Langeliers’ absence keeps this a modest play, but the price is generous enough.
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Props on this game
1Ryan JeffersOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases+106
WActual 3
Ryan Jeffers is in a prime spot as Minnesota's #3 hitter facing left-hander Jeffrey Springs. On the season, Jeffers carries a .922 OPS with 9 HR in 152 ABs.
Over his last 10 games, he is hitting .278 (10-for-36) with 3 HR and 7 RBI, securing a hit in 9 of those 10 games. The matchup against Springs is exceptional: Springs surrenders an .887 OPS and 21 HR in 289 ABs to right-handed batters.
With weather conditions at Target Field featuring 92°F extreme heat and an 8 mph wind blowing out to left field, Jeffers has high upside for extra bases.
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