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The ALDS continues on Sunday when the Houston Astros play host to the Minnesota Twins. The Astros will look to build on their 1-0 lead in the series when the game begins at 8:03 PM ET on FS1. Pablo Lopez is starting for the Twins while the Astros have yet to name a starter.
Here's everything you need to watch the Astros vs. Twins game.
Astros vs. Twins Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Sunday, October 8, 2023 at 8:03 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
- TV: Watch on FS1
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Astros vs. Twins Prediction
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, Twins 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Astros 53%, Twins 47%
Astros vs. Twins Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -150 | +128 | 6-4 HOU |
| 5/31/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -185 | +159 | 8-2 MIN |
| 5/30/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -111 | -108 | 5-1 HOU |
| 4/9/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8 | -115 | -105 | 5-1 HOU |
| 5/29/2023 | Astros | -1.5 | 8 | -124 | +105 | 7-5 MIN |
| 4/8/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -114 | -105 | 9-6 MIN |
| 4/7/2023 | Twins | -1.5 | 7.5 | -131 | +112 | 3-2 MIN |
| 5/12/2022 | Astros | -1.5 | 7.5 | -122 | +104 | 5-0 HOU |
| 8/25/2022 | Astros | -1.5 | 8.5 | -164 | +140 | 6-3 HOU |
| 8/24/2022 | Astros | -1.5 | 8 | -238 | +194 | 5-3 HOU |
Astros Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 2.83 |
| K/9 | 10.2 |
Astros Player Insights
- Kyle Tucker comes into Sunday's game hitting .284 with 112 RBI, both team-leading marks for the Astros. He has also connected on 29 long balls in 2023.
- Tucker's home runs put him 30th in the majors, and he ranks third in RBI.
- Tucker has collected a hit in seven straight games. During his last 10 games he is hitting .306 with five doubles, two triples, a home run, five walks and four RBI.
- Alex Bregman is batting .262 with 28 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs and 92 walks.
- Bregman ranks 46th in homers and 20th in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Bregman carries a six-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .205 with a double, a triple, a home run, five walks and two RBI.
- Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 31 home runs.
- Alvarez has at least one base hit in five straight games. In his last five games he is batting .353 with three home runs, four walks and four RBI.
- Jose Altuve is hitting .311 with 21 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 44 walks.
- Altuve has recorded at least one hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .238 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 27 | @ Mariners | W 8-3 | Framber Valdez vs Bryce Miller |
| September 29 | @ Diamondbacks | W 2-1 | Jose Urquidy vs Zac Gallen |
| September 30 | @ Diamondbacks | W 1-0 | Justin Verlander vs Merrill Kelly |
| October 1 | @ Diamondbacks | W 8-1 | Cristian Javier vs Kyle Nelson |
| October 7 | Twins | W 6-4 | Justin Verlander vs Bailey Ober |
| October 8 | Twins | - | Framber Valdez vs Pablo Lopez |
| October 10 | @ Twins | - | Cristian Javier vs Sonny Gray |
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Twins Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 7-3 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.9 |
| HR | 18 |
| ERA | 3.30 |
| K/9 | 12.5 |
Twins Player Insights
- Max Kepler paces the Twins in home runs (24) and runs batted in (66).
- Kepler ranks 54th in homers and 106th in RBI among all hitters in the big leagues.
- Kepler has collected a hit in seven straight games. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .343 with two doubles, two home runs, five walks and six RBI.
- Carlos Correa has a club-leading .230 batting average.
- Among all major league hitters, Correa is 112th in home runs and 109th in RBI.
- Willi Castro has 18 doubles, five triples, nine home runs and 34 walks while hitting .257.
- Edouard Julien has 16 doubles, a triple, 16 home runs and 64 walks while hitting .260.
Twins Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 30 | @ Rockies | W 14-6 | Emilio Pagán vs Matt Koch |
| October 1 | @ Rockies | L 3-2 | Bailey Ober vs Brent Suter |
| October 3 | Blue Jays | W 3-1 | Pablo Lopez vs Kevin Gausman |
| October 4 | Blue Jays | W 2-0 | Sonny Gray vs José Berríos |
| October 7 | @ Astros | L 6-4 | Bailey Ober vs Justin Verlander |
| October 8 | @ Astros | - | Pablo Lopez vs Framber Valdez |
| October 10 | Astros | - | Sonny Gray vs Cristian Javier |
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