Milwaukee Brewers (3-0) vs Minnesota Twins (2-1)
Game Info: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 4:10 pm (American Family Field)
Jakob Junis (0-0) (0.00) vs Louie Varland (0-0) (0.00)
Betting Odds: Milwaukee Brewers -102 / Minnesota Twins -108 — Over/Under: 8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Twins vs Brewers betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 2nd at American Family Field. We will take a look at:
-The Minnesota Twins recent form and recent player performance
-The Milwaukee Brewers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Twins and Brewers.
Twins Need Better Pitching
In the first two games of the series against the Kansas City Royals, the Twins pitching was good and that led to a victory. On Sunday though, the offense failed to score any runs and the pitching gave up 11 runs. Bailey Ober went 1.1 innings and gave up nine hits and eight runs. Overall, the Twins offense is averaging only three runs per game and they are going to need to get better offense here. Byron Buxton has gotten out to a fast start and so far he has three hits and three RBIs. Getting the start for the Twins will be Louie Varland and last season he finished with a 4-3 record overall and an ERA of 4.63.
Perfect Start for the Brewers
It has been a perfect start for the Brewers, and they went on the road to complete a sweep of the New York Mets. In two of the three games they gave up only one run. Willy Adames had a strong game, finishing with two hits and one RBI. The Brewers overall are giving up only 2.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 13th, and the offense is also going to need to be good here. Rhys Hoskins has hit one home run and driven in four RBIs. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Jakob Junis who finished last season with a 4-3 record and an ERA of 3.87 for the San Francisco Giants.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Willy Adames has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Willy Adames has recorded at least one RBI in seven of the Brewers’ last eight games against AL opponents.
- Christian Yelich has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Brice Turang has recorded at least one total base in each of the Brewers’ last six games against AL opponents.
- William Contreras has recorded at least one hit in each of the Brewers’ last 16 games as favorites.
- Owen Miller has recorded a Double in each of his last three home appearances against AL Central opponents.
- William Contreras has recorded at least one Single in each of the Brewers’ last eight games against opponents that held a winning record.
- Brice Turang ranks 1st in the league in Steals (4) this season.
Minnesota Twins Player Prop Facts
- Byron Buxton has hit a home run in each of his last three road appearances against the Brewers after not playing the previous day.
- Byron Buxton has recorded two or more total bases in seven of his last eight road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Carlos Santana has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Jose Miranda has recorded at least one RBI in each of his four previous appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Carlos Santana has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Byron Buxton has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Christian Vazquez has scored at least one run in each of his last five appearances with his team as an underdog against NL Central opponents.
Twins vs Brewers Betting Prediction
The Brewers have won the first three games of the season, and it’s going to be no different here. The Twins offense has struggled to start the season, and Junis is going to lock them down here. The Twins aren’t going to get the best start from Louie Varland and that is going to be the difference here as the Brewers are going to get the job done. Back the Brewers on the money line to cash here.