Rangers vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 17

Updated Aug. 17, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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Marcus Semien and Carlos Santana will be among the stars on display when the Texas Rangers face the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at 7:05 p.m. ET, at Globe Life Field. The Rangers are -143 moneyline favorites for this matchup with the Twins (+120). Texas is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The total is 8 runs for the game (with -114 odds on the over and -106 odds on the under).

Here's everything you need from a betting perspective on the Rangers-Twins game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Rangers vs. Twins Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 7:05 p.m. ET
• Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: BSSW

Rangers vs. Twins Prediction

• Score Prediction: Twins 5, Rangers 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rangers 50%, Twins 50%

Rangers vs. Twins Betting Insights

• This season, the Rangers have won 37 out of the 66 games, or 56.1%, in which they've been favored.
• Texas has a record of 15-9 in games when sportsbooks favor them by at least -143 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 58.8% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
• The Twins have been underdogs in 37 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (40.5%) in those contests.
• This year, Minnesota has won two of 10 games when listed as at least +120 or worse on the moneyline.
• The Twins have an implied victory probability of 45.5% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

FINAL

MIN 5 · TEX 2

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Minnesota Twins

MIN

+1.5

+123

O 8

Texas Rangers

TEX

-1.5

-147

U 8

Rangers Recent Betting Performance

• The Rangers have been named the moneyline favorite by bookmakers just two times in the last 10 games, and split those matchups.
• In their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Rangers and their opponents combined to go over the run total four times.
• The Rangers have a 5-5-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Rangers Recent Stats

Rangers Player Insights

• Semien has 22 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs and 50 walks while batting .241.
• Of all batters in MLB, Semien ranks 52nd in home runs and 51st in RBI.
• Semien has collected a hit in five games in a row. In his last five games he is hitting .240 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI.
• Corey Seager has shown his power as he leads his team with 26 home runs and 63 RBI, with a team-best .272 batting average.
• Seager is 11th in home runs and 40th in RBI on the year.
• Josh Smith is hitting .268 with 23 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 39 walks.
• Adolis Garcia has 18 doubles, 20 home runs and 36 walks while batting .227.
• Garcia has recorded at least one hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .381 with two home runs, a walk and four RBI.

Rangers Team Props

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Twins Recent Betting Performance

• The Twins have played as underdogs in three of their past 10 games and won two of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, the Twins and their opponents are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games with a total.
• Over their last 10 games, the Twins are 6-4-0 against the spread.

Twins Recent Stats

Twins Player Insights

• Santana has sent home a team-high 54 runs batted in.
• Among all batters in MLB, Santana is 65th in homers and 74th in RBI.
• Willi Castro has a club-high .256 batting average.
• Among all MLB hitters, Castro is 157th in home runs and 122nd in RBI.
• Jose Miranda has 26 doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 16 walks while hitting .309.
• Ryan Jeffers has a team-leading 18 home runs and has driven in 54 runs.

Twins Team Props

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